Things to do in Boston
Popular picks: Walk the Freedom Trail · Visit the Boston Common · Explore the Museum of Fine Arts · Tour Fenway Park · Visit the New England Aquarium · Take a Duck Tour · Explore Harvard University · Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum · Stroll through the North End · Visit the Boston Science Museum · Check out the Boston Public Library · Explore the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum · Take a cruise in Boston Harbor · Visit the JFK Presidential Library and Museum · Spend a day at the Boston Children's Museum
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard UniversityFree4.8Harvard's historic 281-acre botanical landscape and living plant museum in Boston
Boston Public Library - Central LibraryFree4.8Explore historic Renaissance architecture, stunning murals, and vast reading rooms in Boston
Charles River EsplanadeFree4.8A scenic riverfront park featuring trails, docks, and vibrant skyline views
Public GardenFree4.8Boston's historic botanical park featuring scenic floral paths and swan boats
Symphony Hall$$4.8Boston's historic landmark venue renowned for world class acoustics and performances
Boston CommonFree4.7America's oldest public park located in the heart of downtown Boston
Boston Harbor Islands National & State ParkFree4.7Explore scenic trails, Civil War history, and striking harbor skyline views.
Charlestown Navy YardFree4.7Explore America's rich maritime history along Boston's historic Freedom Trail waterfront
Commonwealth Avenue MallFree4.7A historic tree lined parkway running through Boston's scenic Back Bay
Harvard Art MuseumsFree4.7Discover world class art collections free to everyone in historic Cambridge
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum$4.7Explore the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy
North Point ParkFree4.7Scenic waterfront park offering skyline views and peaceful walking trails
The Boston Center for the Arts$$4.7A vibrant South End arts complex supporting local contemporary artists
View Boston$$4.7Enjoy panoramic 360 degree skyline views from top of Prudential Tower
Harvard Kennedy SchoolFree4.6Harvard University's premier graduate school of public policy and governance
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy GreenwayFree4.6A vibrant linear park featuring public art and lush gardens
SoWa Art + Design DistrictFree4.6Discover Boston's vibrant hub for contemporary art, design, and culture
Harvard Square$4.5A historic Cambridge plaza offering vibrant dining, shopping, and academic charm.
Harvard UniversityFree4.5Explore America's oldest institution of higher learning in historic Cambridge
Museum of African American History$4.5Explore rich Black history and culture in historic Beacon Hill
Boston UniversityFree4.4A major urban research university stretching along Boston's scenic Charles River
The Institute of Contemporary Art$$4.4Cutting-edge modern art and dramatic harbor views in Boston's Seaport District
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology$$4.3A historic technical college in Boston offering career-focused trade programs.
Simmons UniversityFree3.8Historic private Boston university empowering students through specialized academic programs.
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