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Fenway Park
Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States has been the stage for centuries of drama. These days it’s the perfect place to unwind.
Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, a top convention center in Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Harvard Square
With a visit to Harvard Square, a favorite shopping spot in Cambridge, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Boston University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Boston University, a top college in Boston. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
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South Side
Though South Side might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation.
Piety Corner
Piety Corner might not have many top sights, but Moody Street Historic District and Lyman Estate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Highlands
When in Highlands, you can plan a visit to Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Banks Square
When in Banks Square, you can plan a visit to Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Waltham
If you're spending some time in North Waltham, National Archives at Boston and Beaver Brook Reservation are top sights worth seeing.
The Lanes
The Lanes might not have many top sights, but Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Brandeis University
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- New England Aquarium
- Boston Common
- Copley Square
- Northeastern University
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Harvard Square
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Boston College
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Boston Museum of Fine Arts
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- The Freedom Trail
- Children's Hospital Boston
- Newbury Street
- Tufts University
- Museum of Science
- Quincy Market
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