Top Things To Do In Boston
New England Aquarium
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.
- Included in CityPASS
- 3 Hours
Museum of Science
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.
- Included in CityPASS
- 3 Hours
Boston Harbor Cruises
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.
- Included in CityPASS
- 2 Hours
Harvard Museum of Natural History
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.
- Included in CityPASS
- 2 Hours
Franklin Park Zoo
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.
- Included in CityPASS
- 4 Hours
Fenway Park
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.
- 4 Hours
TD Garden
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.
- 3 Hours
Boston Public Library
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.
- 2 Hours
Comedy Show at The Wilbur
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.
- 3 Hours
The Freedom Trail
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.
- 4 Hours
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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.
- 3 Hours
Boston Common
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.
- 2 Hours
Faneuil Hall
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.
- 2 Hours
Boston Harbor & USS Constitution
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.
- 2 Hours
North End
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.
- 2 Hours
Old North Church & Paul Revere House
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.
- 2 Hours
Bunker Hill Monument
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.
- 2 Hours
Wilbur Theatre Photo Credit
Franklin Park Zoo image Courtesy of Franklin Park Zoo