Expect lots of walking tours — neighborhood walks and self-guided exploration. Mostly low-effort and walkable, mostly at your own pace. Includes 5 must-see landmarks across New York City and Washington DC and Boston.
Highlights: MetLife Stadium — FIFA World Cup 2026, Central Park Walking Tour, Brooklyn Bridge Walk & DUMBO, Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, Gillette Stadium — FIFA World Cup 2026
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
Stroll the 843-acre park from Bethesda Terrace to Strawberry Fields
Beautiful year-round; spring blooms Apr-May, fall foliage Oct 📍 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
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
See Leonardo da Vinci, Vermeer, and Rothko in two connected buildings on the Mall
Open year-round; closed Christmas and New Year's Day 📍 MapVisit another Smithsonian, walk the Tidal Basin, or explore U Street and the Atlas District
📍 MapPenn Quarter / Dupont Circle / Capitol Hill
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 📍 Map
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
Boston
Boston
Wander gas-lit Acorn Street and stroll America's first public botanical garden
Swan Boats operate late Apr-Sep; neighborhood beautiful 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
Sample fresh pasta, cannoli, and clam chowder in Boston's oldest neighborhood
$40 Verified Mar 2026 Best Apr-Oct; busier on summer evenings 📍 Map
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
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
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