Chestnut Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Chestnut Hill
Popular places to visit
Boston College
Walk around the campus of Boston College, a top university in Boston. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event 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.
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.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
New York City Day Tour from Boston
Our pick of the best Chestnut Hill Hotel Deals
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
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Hilton Boston Park Plaza
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citizenM Boston Back Bay
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citizenM Boston North Station
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The Revolution Hotel
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Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
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Other neighbourhoods around Chestnut Hill
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.
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.
Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential 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 SoWa Artists Guild.
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.
MIT
While you're in MIT, take in top sights like Stata Center and jump on the metro at Kendall-MIT Station to see more of the city.