Discover Boston's rich history, vibrant culture, and culinary delights with this comprehensive guide. From the iconic Freedom Trail and historic North End to modern attractions and waterfront views, explore the best of this dynamic New England city.
Freedom Trail
A 2.5-mile, red-brick-marked route that leads to 16 significant historic sites in Boston, from the Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument.
View Boston
Located at the Prudential Center, View Boston offers an indoor and outdoor observation deck with interactive exhibits, providing a perspective of the city.
North End
Known for its Italian restaurants and bakeries, where visitors can taste Boston's best foods, including canolis.
Boston Duck Boat Tours
An 80-minute tour where you have the option to board at the aquarium, the Prudential Center, or the Museum of Science.
New England Aquarium
An aquarium with California sea lions, penguins, harbor seals, sharks, rays, and sea turtles.
Fort Independence
A historic fort that played a key role in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, located on Castle Island.
Tea Party Ships & Museum
A museum with guided tours and actors, where visitors can participate in reenacting the Boston Tea Party.
USS Constitution
The oldest naval warship, located in Charlestown Navy Yard.
Bunker Hill Monument
Located in Charlestown, visitors can climb the monument and visit the adjacent museum.
Museum of Science
A science museum with interactive exhibits, live animal exhibits, and an Apollo space capsule.
James Hook & Co.
A waterfront seafood eatery for takeout.
Cheers Bar
The inspiration for the TV series, 'Cheers,' where visitors can get pub grub.
Chinatown
A neighborhood where visitors can find good Asian food and see flags of Taiwan.
Quincy Market
A food market with over 50 eateries offering a variety of food, bakeries, and desserts.
Union Oyster House
The oldest restaurant in Boston and the oldest with continuous service in the U.S.
Mike's Pastry
A popular bakery in the North End, known for its cannolis.
Modern Pastry Shop
A bakery in the North End that offers cannolis.
Bova's Bakery
A bakery in the North End, recommended as a less crowded alternative to other popular bakeries.
Thinking Cup
A coffee shop in the North End that serves house-made pastries and sandwiches.
Fenway Park
The oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, famous for the Green Monster.
TD Garden
Home of the Boston Celtics and a transportation hub with commuter rail, intercity rail, bus, and subway lines.
Boston Common
America's oldest park, hosting events from George Washington to Martin Luther King, with walking paths and live musicians.
Charles River Esplanade
A trail along the Charles River with boat platforms and the Hatch Memorial Shell, used for free concerts.
Boston Harbor
The area where you can take a boat tour of the skyline.
Cambridge
Crossed over by the Paul River Park and bike/pedestrian trails.
Harvard Square
A triangular plaza lined with coffee houses, cinemas, and eateries with outdoor seating.