The 10 Best Things to Do in Boston - 2024 (with Photos)

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Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston
1,052
Historical Tours
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£31
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Martha's Vineyard Daytrip from Boston with Round-Trip Ferry & Island Tour Option
488
Full-day Tours
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£91
per adult
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Boston Small-Group Walking Food Tour With Tastings
475
Food & Drink
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£92
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise with Up-Close View of USS Constitution
355
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£37
per adult
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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark
932
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£27
per adult
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission
758
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£28
per adult
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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 14 Stops
1,713
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£42
per adult
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Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
142
Private and Luxury
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£39
per adult
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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
1,109
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£18
per adult
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View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
67
Skyscrapers & Towers
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£28
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1. Fenway Park

17,424

Arenas & Stadiums

Hallowed ground to baseball fans, this century-old ballpark is the home field of the Boston Red Sox. Fans often flock to Fenway Park to catch a game over beer and hot dogs—the game season typically runs from April through October. You might want to stay till at least the eighth inning to sing “Sweet Caroline” with the crowd. The stadium is also home to the iconic Green Monster wall, a 37-foot-tall left-field wall. Apart from games, you can join a year-round guided tour of the stadium to learn about the history of the sport and the team, as well as get a behind-the-scenes peek into the locker room. – Tripadvisor

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2. Freedom Trail

17,831

Historic Walking Areas

Learn about early Boston and U.S. history on this 2.5-mile-long trail that passes through 16 historic locations. Look out for the brick markers—starting in downtown Boston, crossing through the North End, and finishing at the famous Bunker Hill Monument in neighboring Charlestown. You'll pass by notable stops like Faneuil Hall, the Paul Revere House, and the USS Constitution frigate. You can embark on the Freedom Trail for free and at your own pace, but audio guides and guided tours are also available. The trail is lined with lots of cool cafes and restaurants for you to fuel up along the way. – Tripadvisor

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3. Museum of Fine Arts

8,327

Art Museums

Boston's oldest, largest and best-known art institution, the MFA houses one of the world's most comprehensive art collections and is renowned for its Impressionist paintings, Asian and Egyptian collections and early American art.

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4. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

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The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum is a history lesson you won’t forget. Relive the event that started the American Revolution with historical interpreters, interactive exhibits, and full-scale replicas of 18th-century sailing vessels. Join a town meeting, hang out with talking portraits, and take part in the tradition of tossing tea into the harbor. Then, enjoy a spot of afternoon tea in Abigail’s Tea Room or visit the gift shop for some souvenirs. Entry to the museum is on a first come, first-served basis, so join the line early. – Tripadvisor

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5. Boston Public Garden

9,980

Parks

This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.

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6. North End

7,248

Neighbourhoods

Boston's Little Italy is the city’s oldest neighborhood, famous for its Italian restaurants and pastry shops, and centuries-old architecture. Stroll around this Italian American enclave to discover its narrow, cobbled alleys and iconic streets like Hanover Street. The best way to taste some of the fantastic food here is by joining a walking food tour. Or book yourself on a history tour to learn about the significance of landmarks like Paul Revere's house and the Old North Church. The North End is also part of the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile path that retraces the early history of the United States across 16 significant locations. – Tripadvisor

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7. Boston Public Library

4,117

Points of Interest & Landmarks

The main branch of the Boston Public Library opened in 1852 as the first free, publicly-funded municipal library in America. The library, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses over 20 million items. Enjoy a free tour of the building to learn about its history and marvel at the treasured artworks and architecture that spans three centuries. After that, sit back for a cup of tea in one the library’s tea lounges. When you're done, go shopping or check out the restaurants in Back Bay, the busy district where the library is located. – Tripadvisor

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8. John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library

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Speciality Museums

Relive the Kennedy era in this dynamic combination museum and library, where your visit starts with a short film and then leaves you on your own to explore a series of fascinating exhibits, including the Kennedy-Nixon debate, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the space program, 1960s campaign paraphernalia and displays about Jacqueline and other Kennedy family members. The striking, I.M. Pei-designed building overlooks the water and the Boston skyline.

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9. Boston Common

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Parks

Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect escape from the bustle of the city.

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10. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

3,314

Gardens

A Venetian palace in the middle of Boston, Gardner's home is now a museum displaying her impressive, eclectic collection of European, American and Asian art, including sculpture, paintings, furniture, ceramics and textiles. Visitors can stroll or rest in a spectacular skylit courtyard filled with plants and flowers.

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11. Samuel Adams Brewery

2,551

Breweries

Visit us at the Sam Adams Boston Brewery! Join one of our experiences to learn about the brew process of our R&D brewhouse or dive into exclusive barrel-aged beers paired with local cheese. Our Beer Garden and Taproom feature a constant rotation of limited-release beers and events like weekly trivia and live music.

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12. USS Constitution

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Living history in a ballpark format, I took the behind the scene tour as well. Which I enjoyed as much as seen my Hometown. Saint louis cardinals comma I sat on the green monster In my full cardinal regalia and the boston fans could not have

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Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston

Martha's Vineyard Daytrip from Boston with Round-Trip Ferry & Island Tour Option

Boston Small-Group Walking Food Tour With Tastings

Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise with Up-Close View of USS Constitution

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

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 14 Stops

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

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