If you want to get out and explore Boston, you will have plenty of options—from exploring neighborhoods to seeing history come to life and our famous landmarks. Here’s a small sample of how you can spend your time:
Fenway Park
Even if the Red Sox are out of town, you can schedule a tour of Fenway Park and see why it is called America’s Most Beloved Ballpark.
Boston Commons
Considered the oldest public park in the United States, this park—right in the heart of the city—is the perfect place to enjoy a little greenery without leaving downtown.
The Boston Public Garden
Looking to relax after a day of exploring? The Boston Public Garden offers plenty of shade beneath the park’s trees. Plus, you’ll likely spot some ducks and geese swimming around the lagoon.
Freedom Trail
Walking the Freedom Trail is one of Boston’s most iconic experiences. Learn about Paul Revere’s midnight ride, visit historic meetinghouses and churches, and learn about battles and events that sparked the Revolutionary War.
Museum of Fine Arts
Located just minutes from Northeastern’s campus, the Museum of Fine Arts is the 20th-largest art museum in the world, with more than 100 galleries of art.
Faneuil Hall
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is the nation’s premier urban marketplace. It offers 49 shops, 44 pushcarts, 13 full-service restaurants, and 35 food stalls.
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Be a part of the famous event that forever changed the course of American history through a multi-sensory experience that includes live actors, interactive exhibits, and full-scale replica 18th-century sailing vessels.
Seaport District
The Seaport District is an exciting area on the rise, thanks to an infusion of trendy retail shops, delicious restaurants, lively bars, and the Institute of Contemporary Art.
North End
Known as Boston’s Little Italy, the North End is a maze of narrow streets with some of the city’s oldest buildings. Pass by historic sites and dine at Italian restaurants, coffeehouses, pastry shops, and old-school delis pack the area, especially on lively Hanover Street.
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