Brooklyn Bridge with Lower Manhattan skyline Manhattan skyline at sunset with Empire State Building Boston Freedom Trail red brick path marker in the sidewalk Harvard Yard and historic brick buildings in Cambridge

Best 5 Days in East Coast USA — from Boston

Boston → New York City

5 days · 2 cities · 8 activities · route optimized by distance

A mix of history, walking tours, and family friendly. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, mostly at your own pace. Includes 6 must-see landmarks across Boston and New York City.

Highlights: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Freedom Trail Walking Tour, MetLife Stadium — FIFA World Cup 2026, Central Park Walking Tour, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Arriving Wed, Jul 1 Change

This variant starts in Boston Logan Airport instead of the default, with the route re-optimized from that entry point.

Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking

8+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 2 cities

Where you'll stay
Hotel in Boston · From $190/night +1 more
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Trip cost
~$1,301 total · $260/day
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Top picks
Freedom Trail Walking Tour, Gillette Stadium — FIFA World Cup 2026, Harvard Yard & Cambridge Walk
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Day-by-Day Schedule — heavy and light days alternate so you don’t burn out

Boston

Boston 5 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 1 Wed, Jul 1 Full Boston View on map
Morning Boston Freedom Trail red brick path marker in the sidewalk
Freedom Trail Walking Tour$~4 hrs

Walk the red-brick path connecting 16 American Revolution sites across Boston

Best Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct; open year-round 📍 Map
Afternoon
Gillette Stadium — FIFA World Cup 2026$$$~6 hrs

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. 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Boston

Back Bay / Downtown / Seaport

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Travelers book: HI Boston Hostel $60-100/nightThe Verb Hotel $150-250/nightThe Liberty Hotel $250-450/night
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Day 2 Thu, Jul 2 Moderate Boston View on map
Morning Harvard Yard and historic brick buildings in Cambridge
Harvard Yard & Cambridge Walk$~3h 30m

Tour America's oldest university campus and vibrant Harvard Square

Best Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct; Harvard Art Museums closed Mondays 📍 Map
Afternoon Cobblestone Acorn Street in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood
Beacon Hill & Boston Public Garden$~2h 30m

Wander gas-lit Acorn Street and stroll America's first public botanical garden

Swan Boats operate late Apr-Sep; neighborhood beautiful year-round 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Boston

Back Bay / Downtown / Seaport

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Travelers book: HI Boston Hostel $60-100/nightThe Verb Hotel $150-250/nightThe Liberty Hotel $250-450/night
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Boston → New York City
4h 30m ~$50 Amtrak Acela or Northeast Regional from Boston to NYC (3.5-4.5h)

New York City

New York City 5 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 3 Fri, Jul 3 Full New York City View on map
Morning Statue of Liberty standing tall against a blue sky above New York Harbor
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island$~4h 30m

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 📍 Map
Afternoon
MetLife Stadium — FIFA World Cup 2026$$$~5 hrs

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. 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in New York City

Midtown / Lower Manhattan / Brooklyn

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Travelers book: Pod 51 $130-220/nightThe Jane Hotel $110-190/nightcitizenM New York $190-320/night
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Day 4 Sat, Jul 4 Moderate New York City View on map
Morning Central Park autumn foliage with Manhattan skyline in background
Central Park Walking Tour$~3 hrs

Stroll the 843-acre park from Bethesda Terrace to Strawberry Fields

Beautiful year-round; spring blooms Apr-May, fall foliage Oct 📍 Map
Afternoon The Metropolitan Museum of Art grand entrance on Fifth Avenue
The Metropolitan Museum of Art$$~4 hrs

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 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in New York City

Midtown / Lower Manhattan / Brooklyn

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Travelers book: Pod 51 $130-220/nightThe Jane Hotel $110-190/nightcitizenM New York $190-320/night
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Day 5 Sun, Jul 5 New York City
Checkout & Depart

Check out of your hotel, grab a final breakfast, and head to the airport. Safe travels from New York City!

Where You’ll Stay

Estimated total: $656–$984

Trip Budget Estimate

$1,301 estimated total per person
$260 per day
Lodging $820
Activities $431
Transport $50

Estimates based on listed activity prices and hotel rates. Actual costs vary by season, availability, and personal spending.

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