101 Things to Do in Boston

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Boston blends Revolutionary history, historic neighborhoods and world-class universities with lively harbors, ballparks and museums. Browse and book top tours below, or request free quotes and let a specialist plan your trip.

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Popular Attractions & Tourist Sites in Boston

1. Freedom Trail — A 2.5-mile red-brick path linking 16 historic sites from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument.

2. Fenway Park — America's oldest Major League ballpark, opened in 1912 and home of the Boston Red Sox and the Green Monster.

3. Faneuil Hall Marketplace — A historic meeting hall and bustling Quincy Market food and shopping district in the heart of downtown.

4. Boston Common & Public Garden — The nation's oldest public park, adjoining the Public Garden with its famous Swan Boats.

5. New England Aquarium — A waterfront aquarium centered on a giant ocean tank, with penguins, sea turtles and whale-watch cruises.

6. Museum of Fine Arts — One of the country's largest art museums, holding nearly half a million works across world cultures.

7. USS Constitution — 'Old Ironsides,' the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat, docked in Charlestown Navy Yard.

8. Beacon Hill — A picturesque historic neighborhood of gas lamps, brick row houses and the charming Acorn Street.

9. Harvard University & Cambridge — America's oldest university, with historic Harvard Yard and museums just across the Charles River.

10. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum — An interactive floating museum where visitors reenact the 1773 protest aboard restored tall ships.

Unique Boston Experiences

Walk the Freedom Trail with a costumed guide
Catch a Red Sox game at Fenway Park
Ride a Swan Boat in the Public Garden
Sample chowder and cannoli at Quincy Market
Cruise Boston Harbor to the islands
Go whale watching off the coast
Stroll the cobblestones of Beacon Hill
Explore historic Harvard Yard in Cambridge
Board a duck boat land-and-water tour
Tour the historic North End's Italian eateries

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Boston Travel — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top things to do in Boston?

Top experiences include Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall Marketplace. You can browse and book hundreds more Boston tours, attractions and activities — many at up to 50% off — right on this page.

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When is the best time to visit Boston?

Late spring (May–June) and fall (September–October) offer the most pleasant weather, with fall bringing vibrant New England foliage. Summer is lively but busy, and winters are cold and snowy.

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