3 days in Boston Itinerary

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year. New England's largest and most influential city, Boston ranks among the world's major centers of education and culture.

Family-friendly places like Museum of Fine Arts and New England Aquarium will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden, buy something for everyone on your list at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, take an in-depth tour of John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, and engage your brain at Museum of Science.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Boston road trip planning app .

September in Boston sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 59°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.