Timeline
10:00
Grab a coffee at Caffe Bene. It is the only Korean-style café chain in New England, offering a quiet spot to start your morning with light bites and espresso.
10:24
Walk to the Copley Society of Art. Founded by the first graduating class of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, this historic gallery is just a short stroll from your starting point.
10:54
Browse Trident Booksellers and Cafe. This two-floor bookshop has a brisk cafe business, making it a perfect place to pause, pick up a book, and enjoy a quiet moment.
11:30
Lunch at The Parish Cafe. Enjoy a sandwich designed by some of Boston's best chefs at their casual sidewalk cafe, or settle in for a cocktail and beer.
12:15
End your walk at the Museum of Fine Arts. Explore the impressive French Impressionist collection, ancient Egyptian artifacts, or the modernist Art of the Americas Wing.
Local tip
The MFA is open until 10:00 PM on weekdays, so you can extend your visit if you enjoy the galleries. For lunch, The Parish Cafe is best for people-watching on the sidewalk if the weather is nice.
Check before you go
- Caffe Bene is open from 07:00 on weekdays, so your 10:00 start is safe.
- The Parish Cafe opens at 11:30 on weekdays, so arriving at minute 90 (11:30) is perfect for lunch.
- The Museum of Fine Arts is open from 10:00 on weekdays.
Worth knowing
- The Parish Cafe is open at 11:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Boston (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).