Porter Square Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Copley Square
Historic buildings, great shopping and bags of local colour – what’s not to love about Copley Square?
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
Activities
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Other neighbourhoods around Porter Square
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.
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.
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
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.
Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.
Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
- Fenway Park
- TD Garden
- Harvard University
- Copley Square
- New England Aquarium
- Boston University
- Boston Harbor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Newbury Street
- Tufts University
- Quincy Market
- Salem Witch Museum
- Museum of Science
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- The Freedom Trail