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 26th (Fri): buy something for everyone on your list at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, then look for gifts at Brookline Booksmith, and finally wander the streets of Newbury Street. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at The Paul Revere House, then stop by North End, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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Montreal, Canada to Boston is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): try your luck at Horseshoe Casino and then examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum. On the 29th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then see the interesting displays at The National Archives Museum, and then get to know the resident critters at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.

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You can fly from Boston to Washington DC in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In May, Washington DC is a bit warmer than Boston - with highs of 76°F and lows of 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow 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.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): wander the streets of Times Square and then walk around Central Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Wed): wander the streets of Fifth Avenue and then admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Fly from Washington DC to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. While traveling from Washington DC, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in New York City, ranging from highs of 69°F to lows of 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.