USA · Northeast
Boston
History, lobster, and college energy in a walkable city
Boston is one of America's most walkable major cities — the Freedom Trail alone gives you 2.5 miles of American Revolution history at no cost. The city is dense with world-class universities, exceptional seafood, and a sports culture so passionate it's become an attraction unto itself. Fall foliage brings it all together.
Budget/day
$130–$210
Best time
June, July, August, September +1 more
Currency
USD
US Visa
Visa required
Top things to do in Boston
- Walk the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail through 16 historic sites including Paul Revere's House
- Eat at a clam shack in Gloucester or Ipswich for authentic North Shore chowder
- Day-trip to Salem in October for witch trial history and beautiful coastal scenery
- Explore the Harvard and MIT campuses in Cambridge across the river
- Catch a Red Sox game at Fenway Park — the oldest MLB park in America
What a Boston trip actually costs
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Boston travel tips for US visitors
Visa: Domestic — no travel documents required.
- 1The T (subway) is reliable for major attractions; bike-share covers gaps.
- 2Hotel room rates spike 50%+ during Harvard/MIT graduation weekends in May.
- 3Legally, you must tip 18–20% at restaurants — factor it into your food budget.
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