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Things to do in Boston

Things to do in  Boston

Welcome to Boston

With a brassy revolutionary spirit, Boston invites visitors to explore America’s past and vibrant culture. Trace the Freedom Trail through the heart of the city, where colorful neighborhoods are dotted with historic sites and parks. Try the chowder at Boston’s oldest restaurant, head to the Italian-accented North End for cannoli and pizza, or snack on hot dogs in the stands at Fenway Park. Browse collections of masterpiece artwork in the city’s many museums, then get beyond the city limits on a day trip to old-fashioned villages, Cape Cod’s sandy beaches, or one of New England’s top shopping destinations.

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Top 10 attractions in Boston

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Boston North End

Boston North End

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Boston’s oldest residential neighborhood, the North End has been inhabited since the 1630s and is now the city’s Little Italy. Visit to see a variety of historical and cultural attractions, such as the Paul Revere House (the starting place of his famous “midnight ride” in 1775) and enjoy Italian-American fare.More
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Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library

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The Boston Public Library was founded in the mid-19th century and serves millions of Bostonians annually. This sizable public library is the second largest in the US—next to the Library of Congress—and its original Copley Square branch includes two landmark buildings, the Bates Hall reading room, and cafés where you can grab a pick-me-up.More
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Boston Common

Boston Common

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The starting point of the Freedom Trail, Boston Common is the oldest park in the country. At 50 acres (20 hectares), it is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace, a system of connected parks that winds through many of Boston’s neighborhoods. The historic park was once a campground for British troops during the Revolutionary War.More
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

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Faneuil Hall is a bustling marketplace best known for its ever-changing lineup of street performers and its central location on Boston’s historic Freedom Trail. Tourists and locals alike flock to the complex’s shops and Quincy Market, featuring 30-plus food stalls selling everything from exotic coffee to fresh seafood and artisanal bread.More
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Quincy Market

Quincy Market

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The main hub of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Quincy Market has attracted locals and visitors alike for nearly 200 years. The historic food hall located within a Greek Revival-style building is packed with more than 50 shops, 14 restaurants, and 40 food court stops—plus stalls and pushcarts selling everything from exotic coffee to fresh seafood and artisanal bread.More
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Fenway Park

Fenway Park

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Boston’s most cherished landmark isn’t Bunker Hill or the Tea Party Ships, but rather old Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. A must-see for sports enthusiasts as well as history and architecture buffs, Fenway Park is famous for its uniquely shaped playing field and towering left field wall known as the Green Monster.More
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Massachusetts State House

Massachusetts State House

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Crowning Boston’s Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts State House is the seat of Massachusetts’ government and one of many sites on the city’s Freedom Trail—a red-brick route connecting its American Revolution-related landmarks. Opened in 1798, the gold-domed building has an impressive interior filled with art and historical artifacts.More
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Granary Burying Ground

Granary Burying Ground

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The Granary Burying Ground was founded in 1660 and the cemetery is a key stop on the Freedom Trail. This colonial sight is perhaps best known for its esteemed residents, and the gravestones are a who's-who of 17th- and 18th-century New England notables. Important Bostonians interred here include Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, among others.More
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200 Clarendon (John Hancock Tower)

200 Clarendon (John Hancock Tower)

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Located in the heart of Boston's Back Bay, 200 Clarendon—once known as John Hancock Tower—is the tallest building in the city and a well-known creation of architect I.M. Pei. Though notorious for now-fixed falling panels, and once a destination for its since-shuttered observation deck, the tower today is mostly eye candy for design fans.More
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Boston Old State House

Boston Old State House

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Built in 1713, Boston's Old State House is the city’s oldest public building and considered pivotal to prerevolutionary US history. Dwarfed by Boston’s skyscrapers and a fixture on its revolution-tracing Freedom Trail, the onetime government building is now a museum to the city’s revolutionary era and the events that kindled the American Revolution.More
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How to Experience Fall Foliage in Boston

How to Experience Fall Foliage in Boston

While destinations like Vermont and New Hampshire can get crowded during the seasonal spectacle, tree-filled cities like Boston offer an alternative for autumn leaf peeping in the area.
Sightseeing on a Budget in Boston

Sightseeing on a Budget in Boston

Boston may rank as one of the most expensive US cities to visit, but there are still ways to enjoy it on a budget. Here’s how to get the most for your buck in Beantown.
Must-See Museums in Boston

Must-See Museums in Boston

Boston’s museums span everything from the key sites along its American Revolution–tracing Freedom Trail to top-tier art and natural history collections. Check out our top picks.
Top Parks and Gardens in Boston

Top Parks and Gardens in Boston

From waterfront gardens filled with attractions and art to leafy oases that provide a peaceful refuge from the city’s hustle and bustle, find out where to get outside—and what to do when you're there—in Boston.

Top activities in Boston

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

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Martha's Vineyard Daytrip from Boston with Round-Trip Ferry & Island Tour Option
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

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Boston Ghosts & Gravestones Night-Time Trolley Tour

Boston Ghosts & Gravestones Night-Time Trolley Tour

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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark

Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission

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Boston Small-Group Food & History North End Freedom Trail Walking Tour

Boston Small-Group Food & History North End Freedom Trail Walking Tour

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Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran
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Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran

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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

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Boston's North End Secret Food Walking Tour w/ Private Tour Option

Boston's North End Secret Food Walking Tour w/ Private Tour Option

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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

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Sunset Cruise
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Sunset Cruise

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Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II
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Best of Boston Tour

Best of Boston Tour

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Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
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Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

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Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor
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Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor

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Boston's North End Pizza & History Walking Tour
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Boston's North End Pizza & History Walking Tour

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Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston (2.5 Hours)
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Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston (2.5 Hours)

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The Revolutionary Story Walking Tour in Boston
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The Revolutionary Story Walking Tour in Boston

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Signature Spirit of Boston Lunch Cruise
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Oliver_G, May 2022
Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston (2.5 Hours)
Great way to see Boston
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Fun day in the bay
Joe_E, May 2022
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with Harbor Cruise Option
Nice way to see Boston and the skyline.
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Great Duck Tour
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River
You get to see a lot and it was a nice taste of Boston
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River
got to see a momma Goose and gosslings along the way
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Boston by bus
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Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 40+ Attractions and Tours
Learned so much about the history, it was great to see the sites with a knowledgeable guide!
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Wow…great tour
Chris_R, May 2022
The Revolutionary Story Walking Tour in Boston
Go on this tour to see how everything came together in Boston!!
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Boston's North End Secret Food Walking Tour w/ Private Tour Option
We arrived a day early to see the city and could not have picked a better way to see the city and sample all the amazing food that it has to offer.
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Best Trip
Alexis_K, May 2022
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark
This was worth every penny, got to see the whole stadium with no one there, also got to see the team warm up.
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Boston City View Bicycle Tour by Urban AdvenTours
Amazing way to see Boston..
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Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
the sunset was beautiful definitely one of the best things to do in boston with friends or family !!
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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops
Gave us ideas and recommendations of what to do for the rest of our stay in Boston.
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Best Way to See the Sights!
Cynthia_L, May 2022
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops
A great opportunity to see the sights of Boston!
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Such a fun tour!!
Amy_K, May 2022
Boston Ghosts & Gravestones Night-Time Trolley Tour
It was fun to see the city of Boston and get some stories of history throughout the tour.
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Fantastic Experience! A Must Do
SpookyLu_R, May 2022
Boston Ghosts & Gravestones Night-Time Trolley Tour
One could fall it a tourist trap but it has been a very enjoyable experience.
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Boston Small-Group Food & History North End Freedom Trail Walking Tour
Best way to see Boston!
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Great way to see Boston!
Jerry_T, Mar 2022
Boston City View Bicycle Tour by Urban AdvenTours
A great way to see Boston!
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Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 40+ Attractions and Tours
It’s was super easy to get into all the attractions.
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Thomas_S, Feb 2022
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
I got to see the USS Constitution, USS Cassin Young and Ft.
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If you go anywhere, go here
Zachary_W, Nov 2021
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission
My #1 recommendation of where to visit while in Boston!
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Brings history to life and makes it fun, impressive, outstanding, fun, and worth every penny and your time!!
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission
I especially loved how they were able to get the whole crowd participating and enthusiastic about the activities, which made everything so much fun.

All about Boston

When to visit

After a bone-chilling winter, Boston knows how to party once summer arrives. Peak season prices come with perks such as baseball games at Fenway Park and festivals including Boston Pride, Harborfest, and Comic Con. Visit in early autumn for discounted rates and a chance to admire New England’s famous fall foliage before the freeze sets in.

A local’s pocket guide to Boston

Angelica Pella

A native New Englander, Boston-based Angelica spends as much free time by the ocean as possible, and her favorite coastal town is Newport, Rhode Island.

The first thing you should do in Boston is...

explore each of the downtown neighborhoods on foot. Walking the Freedom Trail, either independently or on a tour, is a good way to get started.

A perfect Saturday in Boston...

starts with brunch at Lincoln Tavern and includes a walk along the Waterfront or Seaport, shopping at Faneuil Hall, and an Italian dinner in the North End, with espresso martinis at Caffè Vittoria afterward.

One touristy thing that lives up to the hype is...

Fenway Park. It's the oldest ballpark in America and great even for non-baseball fans. Take a stadium tour or catch a Red Sox game during baseball season.

To discover the "real" Boston...

stop by some of the historical sites, such as the Paul Revere House or Bunker Hill Monument, or catch a Red Sox, Bruins, or Celtics game. It doesn’t hurt to try a lobster roll either!

For the best view of the city...

take a harbor cruise, get drinks at a rooftop bar (try the Envoy Hotel), or walk across the Harvard Bridge and see Boston from the Cambridge side of the Charles River.

One thing people get wrong...

is not visiting other parts of New England, like Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Newport, Cape Cod, Salem, Portsmouth, Portland, or Kennebunkport.

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