Popular places to visit
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
A world-renowned private collection of art and cultural treasures awaits at this small yet lavish museum.
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.
Things to do
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston
Odyssey Boston Premier Elegant Dinner Cruise
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Other neighborhoods around Medical Center Area
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
Roxbury
Get to know Roxbury and its many features like its museums and cafes. You might want to explore sights like Samuel Adams Brewery and Franklin Park Zoo, and you can jump on the metro at Jackson Square Station or Stony Brook Station to get around the city.
South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
Back Bay
Travelers love Back Bay for its popular shops, and you can see more of Boston by jumping on the metro at Copley Station or Prudential Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Copley Square and Newbury Street.
MIT
While you're in MIT, take in top sights like MIT Museum and jump on the metro at Kendall-MIT Station to see more of the city.
Allston
Travelers choose Allston for its beautiful river views. Hop aboard the metro at Harvard Av. Station or Packards Corner Station and check out top sights like Brighton Music Hall.
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Children's Hospital Boston
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Longwood Medical Area
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Joslin Diabetes Center
- Warren Anatomical Museum
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- New England Aquarium
- Boston Common
- Copley Square
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Northeastern University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Harvard Square
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Boston College
- Boston Museum of Fine Arts