7 days in Boston, Washington DC & New York City Itinerary

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): make a trip to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, then admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, then stop by Brookline Booksmith, and finally wander the streets of Newbury Street. On the 21st (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of The Paul Revere House, wander the streets of North End, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Boston online road trip planner.

Montreal, Canada to Boston is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Montreal in December; daily highs in Boston reach 43°F and lows reach 31°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): try your luck at Horseshoe Casino and then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum. On the 23rd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then examine the collection at The National Archives Museum, and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.

To find other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Washington DC itinerary website.

You can fly from Boston to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Boston in December, expect Washington DC to be a bit warmer, temps between 51°F and 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

On the 24th (Sat), wander the streets of Times Square and then walk around Central Park. On your second day here, take a stroll through Fifth Avenue and then admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read New York City road trip site.

Traveling by flight from Washington DC to New York City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, daytime highs in New York City are 48°F, while nighttime lows are 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can fly back home.