{"id":335,"date":"2019-05-30T13:55:47","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T13:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=158085"},"modified":"2019-05-30T13:55:47","modified_gmt":"2019-05-30T13:55:47","slug":"how-to-spend-five-days-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourfunjourney.com\/index.php\/2019\/05\/30\/how-to-spend-five-days-in-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend Five Days in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nPosted:<\/strong> 5\/30\/2019 | May 20th, 2019<\/p>\n

One of the most historic cities in the United States<\/a>, Boston<\/a> is the city I called home for the first 25 years of my life.<\/p>\n

More a collection of towns than a metropolis like New York<\/a>, Boston is a city steeped in history (it contains a lot of historical firsts for the United States and played a pivotal role in its founding), delicious food, wide-open green spaces, first-rate museums, and warm, welcoming people. <\/p>\n

Visiting Boston offers all the benefits of a big metropolis without the intensity and fast pace of New York.<\/p>\n

Boston is easy to get around and compact, making it perfect for travelers. The subway will take you wherever you need to go. <\/p>\n

So how many days do you need to visit Boston?<\/p>\n

Most people visit for three to four days, and I think that’s a perfect amount of time. As someone who’s lived there, I can say that, since Boston is so small, you won’t waste a lot of time “in transit,” so you can pack a lot into your days. Obviously, you can spend longer here (slow travel is the best travel), but for the first-time visitor, three to four days is enough.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a suggested Boston itinerary that will allow you to see the best of Boston:<\/p>\n

Visiting Boston: Day 1<\/h3>\n

Take a Free Walking Tour<\/strong>
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\nIf walking the Freedom Trail and the Black Heritage Trail wasn’t enough for you, there are plenty of other walking\/food tours around town to keep you entertained! While the food tours, wine tours (yes, there are wine tours!), and historical tours will cost money, both Free Tours by Foot<\/a> and Strawberry Tours<\/a> offer daily free walking tours around town. They’re a great way to get oriented and see the major sights without breaking the bank. Just be sure to tip your guides!<\/p>\n

Hike the Freedom Trail <\/strong>
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\nThe Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile walk through historic Boston. It takes you through all the major sites and monuments relating to the city’s founding and the Revolutionary War. The trail begins in the Boston Commons and ends at Bunker Hill. Along the way, you’ll see:<\/p>\n