A mix of walking tours and history. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, mostly at your own pace. Includes 6 must-see landmarks across New York City and Washington DC and Boston.
Highlights: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, National Mall & Monuments Walk, Freedom Trail Walking Tour, Central Park Walking Tour, Brooklyn Bridge Walk & DUMBO
Activities and hotels are selected for value — expect free attractions, street food, and well-located budget stays.
Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking
12+ 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 📍 Map
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
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 📍 Map
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 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
Boston
Boston
Walk the red-brick path connecting 16 American Revolution sites across Boston
Best Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct; open year-round 📍 Map
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
Wander gas-lit Acorn Street and stroll America's first public botanical garden
Swan Boats operate late Apr-Sep; neighborhood beautiful year-round 📍 MapJoin the free FIFA Fan Festival with live screenings, music, and food in Boston
FIFA World Cup Fan Festival Jun–Jul 2026 only 📍 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: $936–$1,404
Trip Budget Estimate
Estimates based on listed activity prices and hotel rates. Actual costs vary by season, availability, and personal spending.
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