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Boston City Hall

Boston City Hall is just one of the places to see in Boston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within the college campus or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Boston City Hall
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Old State House

You can learn about the history of Boston with a trip to Old State House. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Old State House
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Boston Massacre Site

You can find out about the history of Boston with a stop at Boston Massacre Site. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Boston Massacre Site
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King's Chapel

You can learn about the history of Boston with a visit to King's Chapel. Amble around this vibrant area's college campus or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

King's Chapel
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Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy

Enjoy an outing to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy during your stay in Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's college campus or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
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Granary Burying Ground

Find out about the history of Boston when you take a trip to Granary Burying Ground. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

Granary Burying Ground
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Sears Crescent

Learn about the local history of Boston when you take a trip to Sears Crescent. Amble around this vibrant area's college campus or attend a sporting event.

Sears Crescent
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Boston Calling Music Festival

Boston Calling Music Festival is just one of the places to see in Boston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Boston Calling Music Festival
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Center Plaza

You can learn about the history of Boston when you stop by Center Plaza. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Center Plaza

Areas of Boston

Downtown Boston which includes night scenes and a city as well as a small group of people

Downtown Boston

4.5/5Wonderful!(2,415 area reviews)

The heart of America’s revolutionary history lies in the center of this city. Uncover the story of the nation and enjoy excellent arts and dining venues.

Downtown Boston
Back Bay featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Back Bay

4.5/5Wonderful!(3,595 area reviews)

Parisian boulevards and elegant brownstones conjure a truly romantic atmosphere, perfect for strolling and window shopping.

Back Bay
Seaport District which includes a city, a river or creek and a high rise building

Seaport District

4.5/5Wonderful!(1,075 area reviews)

Join excited crowds enjoying harbor-side views, Revolutionary War-era landmarks, as well as superb restaurants and museums along this thriving waterfront.

Seaport District
Boston Harbor which includes performance art, music and a bay or harbor

North End

4.5/5Wonderful!(330 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to North End. A stop by Boston Harbor or The Freedom Trail might round out your trip.

North End
Kenmore Square showing street scenes

Fenway–Kenmore

4.5/5Wonderful!(826 area reviews)

Art galleries, museums, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Museum of Fine Arts Station or Fenway Station to get around town.

Fenway–Kenmore
Beacon Hill which includes landscape views

Beacon Hill

5/5Exceptional!(43 area reviews)

Lose yourself in the charming streetscapes, historic buildings and village-like atmosphere of Boston’s oldest and wealthiest suburbs.

Beacon Hill

Day trip destinations from Boston

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Andover

Burlington featuring an administrative buidling and a park

Burlington

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Rockland

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Beverly

Salem

Salem

Dedham

Dedham

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Brookline

Watertown

Watertown