Back Bay West Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Fenway Park
The iconic home of the Boston Red Sox is on the must-see list of every red-blooded baseball fan.
Harvard University
You don’t have to be a history student to appreciate the unique heritage of this world-renowned academic institution.
Boston Common
Trace the history of Boston and take a break from the city heat in the USA’s oldest public park.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
Copley Square
Historic buildings, great shopping and bags of local colour – what’s not to love about Copley Square?
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Activities
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
Odyssey Boston Premier Elegant Dinner Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay West
Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
MIT
While you're in MIT, take in top sights like MIT Museum and jump on the metro at Kendall-MIT Station to see more of the city.
South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
Bay Village
While you're in Bay Village, take in top sights like Charles Playhouse and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.
Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Boston Common or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- TD Garden
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Boston University
- Boston Harbor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Salem Witch Museum
- The Freedom Trail
- Newbury Street
- Tufts University
- Museum of Science
- Quincy Market
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Witch House