Itinerary
- Day 1
Boston
You'll arrive in Boston and head to HI Boston hostel in the afternoon for a group briefing. After meeting everyone, you'll walk the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail and hit up 16 historic sites including Park Street Church, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and the North End. By late afternoon, grab a famous cannoli from Mike's Pastry to fuel up. Then take the T subway over to Fenway Park for a tour, or if the Red Sox are playing at home, catch a game instead. Your evening is yours to fill with optional activities like bowling or catching some live comedy around the city.
- Start point
- 19 Stuart Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, United States (HI Hostel, Boston, 08:45 - 09:00)
Included Activities
- Freedom Trail walking tour
- Fenway Park tour or Red Sox game tickets (approximately 50% of the time)
- Visit to Mike's Pastry for cannoli
Optional Activities
- Vintage mod bowling in Fenway
- Free live stand-up comedy at various bars
Landmarks Freedom Trail Park Street Church Boston Common Faneuil Hall North End Fenway Park 
- Day 2
Boston to New York
Head out early by bus toward New York and check into HI New York Hostel. Once settled, you'll get on 'The Beast' speed boat for a thrilling ride into New York Harbor with close-up views of the Statue of Liberty (ferry to Liberty Island runs May through September in early season). After that rush, walk through Chelsea Market and grab lunch from the diverse food vendors there, everything from seafood to fresh baked goods. Later, take the elevator up to the Top of the Rock on the 70th floor of Rockefeller Centre for 360-degree views of the entire city. Finish your night exploring Times Square, where you can shop and wander around soaking in the energy.
Included Activities
- 'The Beast' speed boat ride in New York Harbor (May-September) or ferry to Liberty Island (early season)
- Visit to Top of the Rock
- Views of Statue of Liberty
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Chelsea Market
- Shopping and sightseeing in Times Square
Landmarks Statue of Liberty Chelsea Market Rockefeller Centre Top of the Rock Times Square New York Harbor 
- Day 3
New York
Start your morning with a peaceful walk through Central Park, checking out the greenery, sculptures, and spots like Bethesda Fountain and Belvedere Castle. Next, join a guided tour at the MET museum to see ancient artifacts, Renaissance masterpieces, and modern art collections. During lunch, grab something with a view at Timeout Market. After eating, join the No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn tour that takes you through Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Then hop on a scenic ferry heading to Williamsburg, where you can wander the street art scene, browse vintage stores, and check out outdoor bars. Your final NYC evening gives you options like catching a Broadway show, visiting the 9/11 Memorial, or finding free city events happening around town.
Included Activities
- Central Park walk
- Guided tour at the MET
- No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn Walking Tour
- Walking tour of Brooklyn Bridge
- Ferry to Williamsburg
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Timeout Market
- Broadway theatre tickets
- Visit to 9/11 Memorial
- Free events throughout New York
Landmarks Central Park Bethesda Fountain Belvedere Castle MET Brooklyn Heights DUMBO Brooklyn Bridge Park Brooklyn Bridge Timeout Market Williamsburg 9/11 Memorial 
- Day 4
New York to Philadelphia
Travel from New York to Philadelphia by train and check into Apple Hostel once you arrive. You've got the option to join a group meal for a legendary Philly Cheesesteak, or if you're tired, just rest in the hostel's common areas and grab food on your own. Later in the day, consider stopping by the Liberty Bell and seeing the Declaration of Independence if museums interest you. Head to the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, which is famous from the Rocky movies, and get your iconic photo there. Finish the evening in the hip Fishtown district, where there's plenty of nightlife and energy to explore.
Optional Activities
- Iconic Philly Cheesesteak meal
- Visit to Liberty Bell and Declaration of Independence
- Photos at Philadelphia Museum of Art steps
- Night out in Fishtown district
Landmarks Liberty Bell Declaration of Independence Philadelphia Museum of Art Fishtown - Day 5
Philadelphia to Washington DC
Leave early by train and head to Washington DC, which takes about 100 minutes, arriving in the early afternoon. Check into U-Street Hostel and then join a whole-day Washington Revelations walking tour covering the United States Capitol, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington Monument, The Whitehouse, and several memorials like the World War II, Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials. By evening, you'll be ready for dinner at Ben's Chilli Bowl, which was President Obama's favorite spot, or you can explore the nightlife in Adams Morgan or U Street neighbourhoods if you've still got energy left.
Included Activities
- Washington Revelations Walking Tour
- Visit to United States Capitol
- Visit to National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Visit to Washington Monument
- Visit to The Whitehouse
- Visit to World War II Memorial
- Visit to Lincoln Memorial
- Visit to Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Ben's Chilli Bowl
- Evening in Adams Morgan neighbourhood
- Nightlife exploration on U Street
Landmarks United States Capitol National Museum of African American History and Culture Washington Monument The Whitehouse World War II Memorial Lincoln Memorial Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Ben's Chilli Bowl Adams Morgan U Street 
- Day 6
Washington DC
Your East Coast America Tour wraps up today. Say goodbye to your travel buddies and depart Washington DC unless you've arranged to stay longer elsewhere.
- End point
- 1931 13th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20009, United States (U Street Hostel, Washington D.C., 07:00 - 11:00)
Optional Activities
- Additional night's accommodation in Washington DC
