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.
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?
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
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Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
Odyssey Boston Premier Elegant Dinner Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around West Newton
Brighton
Get to know Brighton and its many features like its live music and art galleries. You might want to explore sights like Alumni Stadium and Charles River Reservation, and you can jump on the metro at Chiswick Rd. Station or Sutherland Rd. Station to get around the city.
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.
Jamaica Plain
Check out the breweries while you're in Jamaica Plain. Hop on the metro at Green Street Station and Heath Street Station to see top sights like Arnold Arboretum and The Footlight Club.
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.
Roxbury
Get to know Roxbury and its many features like its museums and cafes. You might want to explore sights like Samuel Adams Brewery and Franklin Park Zoo, and you can jump on the metro at Jackson Square Station or Stony Brook 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 Park
- Harvard University
- TD Garden
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Gillette Stadium
- Boston University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Boston Harbor
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Newbury Street
- The Freedom Trail
- Tufts University
- Museum of Science
- Quincy Market
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Berklee College of Music