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Boston Attractions

Your guide to the top things to do in Boston, United States, from ballparks to art.

Things to do in Boston – top Boston must-see attractions

Boston's landmarks tell the story of a nation's birth and cultural evolution. From colonial burying grounds to world-class museums and modern arenas, there's a lot to take in. Walk the Freedom Trail's 2.5-mile red-brick path, catch the electric buzz at Fenway Park, or admire Egyptian treasures at the Museum of Fine Arts. Here's your full list of must-visits.

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Historic Site
Historic Site
Museums
Museums
Stadiums
Stadiums
Parks
Parks
Galleries
Galleries
Mall
Freedom Trail
History Geeks
Freedom Trail
Why visit?
  • 16 historic sites
  • 2.5-mile red-brick path
  • Granary Burying Ground
Fenway Park
Sports Enthusiasts
Fenway Park
Why visit?
  • 37-ft Green Monster wall
  • Year-round guided tours
  • Oldest MLB park seats
Boston Common
Families
Boston Common
Why visit?
  • Oldest U.S. public park
  • Frog Pond ice skating
  • Freedom Trail gateway
Boston Public Garden
Families
Boston Public Garden
Why visit?
  • Swan boat lagoon rides
  • Ducklings bronze statues
  • Victorian flower beds
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Art & Culture Lovers
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Why visit?
  • Egyptian antiquities wing
  • Impressionist paintings
  • Over 500,000 works
New England Aquarium
Families
New England Aquarium
Why visit?
  • 4-story Giant Ocean Tank
  • African penguin colony
  • IMAX 3D film theater
Museum of Science
Families
Museum of Science
Why visit?
  • Van de Graaff generator
  • Domed IMAX theater
  • Interactive science exhibits
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Art & Culture Lovers
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Why visit?
  • Venetian palazzo design
  • Unsolved 1990 art heist
  • Flowering interior courtyard
Shoppers
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Why visit?
  • Quincy Market food hall
  • Live street performers
  • 40+ local vendor carts
TD Garden
Sports Enthusiasts
TD Garden
Why visit?
  • Home of Celtics & Bruins
  • 19,600-seat sports arena
  • The Sports Museum access
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