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Budget to Thrill: Your 4-Day Boston Adventure!

Discover Boston's historic and thriving culture without breaking the bank.

21 June 2023

A trip to Boston on a limited budget can still offer plenty of excitement and unique experiences. Explore the historical Freedom Trail and visit the USS Constitution Museum for a glimpse into America's past. For food and drink, check out the food trucks in the Boston Common or head to a local brewery for a tour and tasting.

Travel plan

• Check-in at Hotel 140, a budget-friendly hotel in the Back Bay neighborhood with easy access to public transportation
• Visit the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile walk through Boston's most historic sites, including the USS Constitution Museum, Paul Revere House and the Old North Church
• Grab a lobster roll and clam chowder at Quincy Market, a bustling food hall with street performers and souvenir stands
• Explore Boston Common, a 50-acre park, and the adjacent Public Garden, where you can take a swan boat ride
• Take in panoramic views of the city from the Skywalk Observatory at the top of the Prudential Center

• Grab a quick breakfast at Flour Bakery, a cozy bakery with some amazing pastries
• Visit the Boston Children's Museum, which boasts interactive exhibits for all ages, including an art studio and a giant climbing maze
• Head to the nearby Institute of Contemporary Art, where you can admire works by emerging and established artists
• Lunch at Bon Me, a popular food truck that serves Vietnamese-inspired sandwiches and bowls
• Walk around the Seaport District and enjoy the shops, art installations, and harbor views

• Start your day with coffee and pastries at Tatte Bakery & Cafe, a local favorite for brunch
• Visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a unique art museum housed in a Venetian-style palace
• Lunch at The Paramount, a casual diner known for its hearty breakfast and burgers
• Stroll along Beacon Hill's picturesque and historic streets, lined with charming brick homes and gas lamps
• Check out the Boston Public Library, a beautiful building with a grand entrance hall and numerous reading rooms

• Take the T to Fenway Park, the iconic home of the Boston Red Sox, and catch a game if in season or take a tour of the stadium if not
• Grab a bite at El Pelón Taquería, a local taqueria with delicious fish tacos and burritos.
• Visit the TD Garden stadium where Boston Celtics (Basketball) or Boston Bruins (Hockey) play and if there is any game in season, don't miss it.
• If you're still feeling energetic, head to the West End neighborhood to take a leisurely bike ride or run on the Charles River Esplanade.
• Dinner at Rino's Place, an East Boston establishment known for its Italian-American comfort food and affordable prices.
• Your 4-day Boston itinerary has come to an end. We hope you had an unforgettable Boston experience!