Timeline
09:00
Start at Flour Bakery for a sandwich and coffee. The café opens at 08:00 on Saturdays and 06:30 on weekdays, making it a perfect early stop to grab a bite before the crowds arrive.
09:25
Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Walk to Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site. This historic home served as George Washington’s headquarters during the siege of Boston and later as the residence of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Stroll the grounds to see where history and literature intersect.
10:15
Head to Grolier Poetry Book Shop. This cozy one-room bookshop is dedicated entirely to poetry and often hosts readings. It is open Wednesdays through Fridays and the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, so check the schedule if you are visiting on a weekday.
Local tip
Grolier Poetry Book Shop has specific opening days. If you are visiting on a Monday, Tuesday, or Sunday, skip this stop or visit Harvard Book Store instead, which is open daily until 9:00 PM on weekdays.
Check before you go
- Flour Bakery opens at 06:30 on weekdays and 08:00 on weekends.
- Grolier Poetry Book Shop is only open Wed-Fri and the 1st Sat of the month from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
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