A mix of history and walking tours. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, mostly at your own pace. Includes 8 must-see landmarks across New York City and Washington DC and Boston.
Highlights: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, National Mall & Monuments Walk, MetLife Stadium — FIFA World Cup 2026, Freedom Trail Walking Tour, Central Park Walking Tour
Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking
16+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 3 cities
Day-by-Day Schedule — heavy and light days alternate so you don’t burn out
New York City
New York City
Ferry to Liberty Island and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum from Battery Park
$26 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; summer crowds peak Jul-Aug 📍 MapWatch a FIFA World Cup 2026 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
$200 FIFA World Cup Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026. Hosts the Final on Jul 19. 📍 MapMidtown / Lower Manhattan / Brooklyn
Stroll the 843-acre park from Bethesda Terrace to Strawberry Fields
Beautiful year-round; spring blooms Apr-May, fall foliage Oct 📍 Map
Spend a morning with 5,000 years of art at the Met on Fifth Avenue
$30 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; rooftop garden open May-Oct 📍 MapMidtown / Lower Manhattan / Brooklyn
Washington DC
Washington DC
Walk the 2-mile stretch from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial past Washington's greatest monuments
Open year-round; cherry blossoms peak late Mar to early Apr 📍 Map
See the Wright Flyer, Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, and the Apollo 11 command module
Open year-round; timed-entry passes recommended in summer 📍 MapPenn Quarter / Dupont Circle / Capitol Hill
See Leonardo da Vinci, Vermeer, and Rothko in two connected buildings on the Mall
Open year-round; closed Christmas and New Year's Day 📍 Map
Move through three floors of permanent exhibits documenting the Holocaust and its victims
Open year-round; timed passes required Mar-Aug 📍 MapPenn Quarter / Dupont Circle / Capitol Hill
Visit the JFK eternal flame and watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Open year-round; spring and fall most pleasant for the walking terrain 📍 Map
Walk Georgetown's Federal-style streets, the C&O Canal towpath, and the Potomac waterfront
Best Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct; C&O Canal kayaking available May-Sep 📍 MapPenn Quarter / Dupont Circle / Capitol Hill
Visit another Smithsonian, walk the Tidal Basin, or explore U Street and the Atlas District
📍 MapPenn Quarter / Dupont Circle / Capitol Hill
Shop at DC's oldest market and eat your way along Barracks Row on Capitol Hill
$25 Verified Mar 2026 Indoor market open Tue-Sun; outdoor flea market weekends only 📍 MapPenn Quarter / Dupont Circle / Capitol Hill
Penn Quarter / Dupont Circle / Capitol Hill
Penn Quarter / Dupont Circle / Capitol Hill
Penn Quarter / Dupont Circle / Capitol Hill
Penn Quarter / Dupont Circle / Capitol Hill
Boston
Boston
Walk the red-brick path connecting 16 American Revolution sites across Boston
Best Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct; open year-round 📍 MapWatch a FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA
$175 FIFA World Cup Jun 13 – Jul 9, 2026 at this venue. Hosts a quarterfinal on Jul 9. 📍 MapBack Bay / Downtown / Seaport
Tour America's oldest university campus and vibrant Harvard Square
Best Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct; Harvard Art Museums closed Mondays 📍 Map
Wander gas-lit Acorn Street and stroll America's first public botanical garden
Swan Boats operate late Apr-Sep; neighborhood beautiful year-round 📍 MapBack Bay / Downtown / Seaport
Check out of your hotel, grab a final breakfast, and head to the airport. Safe travels from Boston!
Where You’ll Stay
Estimated total: $1,916–$2,874
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