Top Things To Do In Boston

With the four-story Giant Ocean Tank as its centerpiece, the New England Aquarium features more than 40,000 creatures, including Myrtle, a 500-pound (227 kilograms) green sea turtle that reigns within.

Three levels of engaging exhibits showcase the museum’s theme: "Science is an activity." You'll be able to experience more than 700 exhibits, animal presentations, science demonstrations, and a 4-D theater.

Get a unique view of Boston by seeing it by sea. Enjoy a fun and information-packed 90-minute Historic Sightseeing Cruise aboard a Boston Harbor Cruises ship.

Boasting more than 12,000 specimens, the Harvard Museum of Natural History was opened in 1998 as the public face of three research museums: the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Harvard University Herbaria, and the Mineralogical & Geological Museum.

With 72 acres of wildlife habitat in Boston's historic Franklin Park, meet hundreds of exoctic animals from around the world. Be inspired by the Zoo's commitment to conservation.

Fenway Park is the nation’s oldest baseball stadium, and always has an impressive turnout. After opening in 1912, this park stands the test of time, with Red Sox players swingin’ bats for over a century.

TD Garden, home to the NHL’s Boston Bruins and the NBA’s Boston Celtics, is a baby compared to century-old sites like Fenway Park. But with more than 30 million people gracing the Garden since its grand opening in 1995, there’s a lot to see and do.

Visiting a library may not seem like a lot of fun on the surface, but as with most of Boston there's always more than meets the eye. At the Boston Public Library, you'll come out with more than just a book.

Built in 1914 by the Shubert brothers, this theatre is one of a kind. Instead of relying on European influences like most theatres do, the Wilbur is pure American. Revel in the laughs, and soak in the colonial architecture.

Established more than 50 years ago, those who follow this 2.5-mile (4 kilometers) path will take themselves past 16 nationally significant historic sites. This is one of the top things to do in Boston for all history buffs.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is home to many magnificent collections including treasures from Egypt and the ancient world, the finest collection of Monets outside of Paris, and a collection of Asian art.

A choice bit of real estate set off in 1634 to serve as a "cow pasture and training field," Boston Common is now an integral part of the city’s life.

Faneuil Hall, a place of history and community, has been around since the early 1700s. A marketplace and a meeting hall wrapped in one red, white, and blue package, this landmark destination was the location of speeches from the likes of Samuel Adams and James Otis.

The Boston Harbor is home to the USS Constitution, a famous naval vessel used during the War of 1812. After defeating the British warship HMS Guerriere, the USS Constitution was nicknamed "Old Ironsides" when its tough and rugged exterior remained unscathed after being blasted with enemy cannons.

The North End of Boston is comprised of many well-known historical sites. The majority of Freedom Trail exists in the North End neighborhood and is visited by more than 3 million people every year.

Both the Old North Church and Paul Revere’s House are must-sees in the historic North End neighborhood. See for yourself the home of Paul Revere, the messenger who announced to the Patriot leaders that the British were coming.

On June 17th, 1775, The Battle of Bunker Hill began. On this day, outnumbered and ill-prepared Americans braved the brute forces of the British Army. Today, the monument stands to represent the first great battle of the American Revolution and is part of the Freedom Trail.