Popular places to visit
Mount Auburn Cemetery
You can find out about the history of Cambridge with a visit to Mount Auburn Cemetery. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
Boston Common
Trace the history of Boston and take a break from the city heat in the USA’s oldest public park.
Copley Square
Historic buildings, great shopping and bags of local colour – what’s not to love about Copley Square?
Activities
Boston Harvard, MIT and Cambridge Private Tour
Harvard Campus Cambridge Self-Guided Walking Tour
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Odyssey Boston Premier Elegant Dinner Cruise
Boston Freedom Trail Daily Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around West Cambridge
Allston
Spend some time visiting places like Brighton Music Hall while getting to know Allston, and be sure to check out the stunning river views. You can hop aboard the metro at Harvard Av. Station or Packards Corner Station to see more of the area.
Brighton
Get to know Brighton and its many features like its live music and art galleries. You might want to explore sights like Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Alumni Stadium, and you can jump on the metro at Chiswick Rd. Station or Sutherland Rd. Station to get around the city.
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.
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.
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.
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