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.
Gillette Stadium
Gillette Stadium is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Copley Square
Historic buildings, great shopping and bags of local colour – what’s not to love about Copley Square?
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Other neighbourhoods around Chestnut Hill
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.
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 Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
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 Park
- Harvard University
- TD Garden
- Gillette Stadium
- Copley Square
- New England Aquarium
- Boston University
- Boston Harbor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Newbury Street
- Tufts University
- Museum of Science
- Quincy Market
- The Shops at Prudential Center