A mix of history, art & culture, 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: National Mall & Monuments Walk, MetLife Stadium — FIFA World Cup 2026, Central Park Walking Tour, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Bridge Walk & DUMBO
Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking
13+ 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 CityRemote work morning — find a café or coworking space
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
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Watch 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
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Stroll the 843-acre park from Bethesda Terrace to Strawberry Fields
Beautiful year-round; spring blooms Apr-May, fall foliage Oct 📍 MapMidtown / Lower Manhattan / Brooklyn
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Walk the iconic bridge promenade and explore DUMBO's art galleries and food scene
Best Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct; stunning at sunset year-round 📍 MapMidtown / Lower Manhattan / Brooklyn
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Pay respects at the twin reflecting pools and the underground museum at Ground Zero
$33 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; free Mondays 5:30-7pm 📍 MapMidtown / Lower Manhattan / Brooklyn
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Walk the elevated rail park and browse Chelsea Market's food vendors
Open year-round; plantings peak May-Jun and Sep-Oct 📍 MapMidtown / Lower Manhattan / Brooklyn
Washington DC
Washington DCRemote work morning — find a café or coworking space
See Leonardo da Vinci, Vermeer, and Rothko in two connected buildings on the Mall
Open year-round; closed Christmas and New Year's Day 📍 MapPenn Quarter / Dupont Circle / Capitol Hill
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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 📍 MapPenn Quarter / Dupont Circle / Capitol Hill
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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
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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
Boston
BostonRemote work morning — find a café or coworking space
Spend a morning with one of the largest Monet collections outside Paris
$27 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; closed Tuesdays 📍 MapBack Bay / Downtown / Seaport
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Watch 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
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Tour America's oldest university campus and vibrant Harvard Square
Best Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct; Harvard Art Museums closed Mondays 📍 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: $2,072–$3,108
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