Boston Attractions

Visiting Boston will delight you with its perfect blend of history, culture, entertainment, and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination for over 22 million travelers a year.

Boston's pivotal role in American history is present throughout the city, with attractions like the Freedom Trail, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, and the Paul Revere House.

Above all, Boston is a visually stunning city, with its blend of historic and modern architecture, charming neighborhoods, and an active waterfront with spectacular views. Best of all, its compact size makes it easy to explore on foot.

There is so much to explore, from world-class museums like the Museum of Fine Arts and its prestigious universities such as Harvard and MIT to the New England aquarium celebrating Boston's connection to the sea.

Reward yourself with a great dinner or lunch at seafood shacks serving up fresh lobster rolls or a virtually unlimited choice of eateries.

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Attractions in Boston

Massachusetts State House
Beacon Hill
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchar Accessible, Restrooms, Braille,Large Print, Listening Device Designed by Charles Bulfinch, the ‘new’ and current State House has served as the seat of Massachusetts government since its opening in 1798. Holding the legislative and executive branches, it sits adjacent to the former site of the historic Hancock mansion.

Park Street Church
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair access, Restrooms The church was founded in 1809, at the corner of Park and Tremont Streets, atop the site of Boston’s town grain storage building, or granary. Designed by Peter Banner, the 217 ft. steeple of Park Street Church was once the first landmark travelers saw when approaching Boston.

Granary Burying Ground
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible Established in 1660, some of America's most notable citizens rest here. Named for the 12,000-bushel grain storage building that was once next door, the historic burying ground has approximately 2,300 markers.

King's Chapel
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop Founded in 1686 as Boston’s first Anglican church, King’s Chapel is home to over 330 years of history. The 1754 granite building still stands on the church’s original site: the corner of Boston’s oldest English burying ground.

Boston Latin School
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop Boston Latin School, founded on April 23, 1635, is the oldest public school in America. It offered free education to boys - rich or poor - while girls attended private schools at home. Until the completion of the schoolhouse in 1645, classes were held in the home of the first headmaster, Philemon Pormont. A mosaic and a statue of former student Benjamin Franklin currently marks the location of the original schoolhouse.

Old Corner Bookstore
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop Constructed in 1718, the Old Corner Bookstore is downtown Boston’s oldest commercial building and was home to the 19th-century publishing giant Ticknor and Fields, producer of many venerable American titles including Thoreau’s Walden, Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, Longfellow's Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, and the Atlantic Monthly including Ward Howe's Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Old South Meeting House
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair, Restrooms, Large Print, Braille, Listening Device Experience history where the Boston Tea Party began! This hall rang with words from Puritan sermons, public meetings, and the tea tax debates - visit Old South Meeting House and add your voice to history.

Old State House
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop Through Massacre, Revolution, and fire, the Old State House stands as the oldest surviving public building in Boston. Built in 1713, the building served as the center of civic, political, and business life.

Boston Massacre Site
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible On March 5, 1770, after months of tensions due to occupation and taxation, Bostonians and Redcoats clashed in the streets of Boston. What ended with five civilians killed by gunfire, Crispus Attucks, Samuel Gray, James Caldwell, Samuel Maverick and Patrick Carr, led to the rallying of Bostonians against the Crown and the evacuation of troops in Boston. They would not return until 1774.

Faneuil Hall
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible, Restrooms Often referred to as "the home of free speech" and the "Cradle of Liberty," Faneuil Hall hosted America's first Town Meeting. The Hall's vital role in revolutionary politics had not been part of its original plans, but it became home to an intricate collection of events that shaped the nation's history.

Paul Revere House
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible, Restrooms, Large Print Built around 1680, the Paul Revere House, owned by the legendary patriot from 1770-1800, is the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston and also the only official Freedom Trail historic site that is a home.

Old North Church
North End
Established in 1723, the Old North Church in the North End is Boston's oldest surviving church building and a premier Freedom Trail site. It is most famous for the April 18, 1775, "two lanterns" signal from its steeple, alerting patriots to the British march toward Lexington and Concord, signaling the start of the Revolutionary War

Copp's Hill Burying Ground
North End
Freedom Trail Stop Named after shoemaker William Copp, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is the final resting place and burying ground of merchants, artisans, and craftspeople who lived in the North End.

USS Constitution
Charlestown
Freedom Trail Stop Launched in Boston in 1797, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat and earned her nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812 when she fought the British frigate HMS Guerriere.

Bunker Hill Monument
Charlestown
Freedom Trail Stop The Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, was the first major battle of the Revolutionary War and predicted the character and outcome of the rest of the war.

Freedom Trail
Downtown
Freedom Trail, Popular, 1.5 hours, Wheelchair accessible The Boston Freedom Trail is a world-famous historic attraction visited by over 4 million people every year. Marked by a red brick line, it stretches through downtown Boston, leading you to 16 historically significant sites connected to the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.

Boston Common
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible Established in 1634, Boston Common is America’s oldest public park. Puritan colonists purchased the land rights to the Common’s 44 acres from the first European settler of the area, Anglican minister William Blackstone.

Shopping Areas in Boston

Assembly Row
Somerville
Outdoor shopping mall north of the city center with more than 50 stores and outlets including Banana Republic, Converse, Adidas, American Eagle, Clarks, Express and more.
355 Artisan Way Somerville, MA 02145

Assembly Row
Ten minute drive on I93 North of city center
Shopping District with over 50 stores. There are great shopping and dining options and with over a dozen outlet stores it is a great place to go bargain hunting in stores like Saks Off Fifth, Brooks Brothers, Columbia, Polo Ralph Lauren and many more.

Burlington Mall
Burlington
Premier shopping mall with over 180 stores in northwest suburban Boston on Rt. I-95. Major stores are Macy's, Nordstrom, Primark, The Village and Crate & Barrel. Other specialty stores include Apple, Lululemon, Sephora, Warby Parker and an impressive line up of restaurants.
75 Middlesex Turnpike Burlington, MA 01803

Cambridgeside
Cambridge
Hip shopping mall near colleges with 80 stores including TJ-Maxx, Gap, Best Buy, Ann Taylor, Aeropostale, Apple, Sephora, and The Cheesecake Factory.
100 CambridgeSide Place Cambridge, MA 02141

Charles Street
City Center
Charles Street is likely the prettiest street in Boston and it popular among both residents and visitors. The street is lined with charming and upscale shops, offering a mix of boutiques, antique shops, and specialty stores. You will find many cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy a meal or a cup of coffee.

Copley Place
Back Bay
Upscale mall in the center of Boston with 80 stores including Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior, Porsche Design, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Gucci and more.
100 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Downtown
City Center, Downtown Crossing, Faneuil Hall
Popular shopping district frequented by locals as well as visitors. Stretching from the Boston Common all the way to the waterfront, this area has over 200 retailers and 300 independent jewelers. The Downtown Crossing, Financial District and Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market areas receive the mostshoppers.

Harvard Square, Cambridge
Harvard Square, Cambridge
Two blocks wide and wrapped around Harvard University is Harvard Square, one of the most interesting and eclectic shopping areas around Boston. With over 8 million visitors a year, the Square is one of the most popular shopping locations in the Boston area. Best way to get here is via the Red Line to “Harvard Square Station”,

Liberty Tree Mall
Danvers
Enclosed shopping mall north-east of Boston on Route 128. Features over 50 stores for the whole family. Major retailers include: Best Buy, Marshalls, Michaels, Sky Zone, Staples, Target, Total Wine & More, and Best Fitness.
100 Independence Way Danvers, MA 01923

Newbury Street
Back Bay, City Center
World-famous upscale shopping street located among historic brownstone buildings. It is renowned for its upscale boutiques, trendy shops, art galleries, and a diverse range of restaurants and cafes.

North Shore Mall
Peabody
Upscale shopping mall with over 140 stores north-east of Boston, including Nordstrom, Macy*s, J.Crew, Ann Taylor, LL Bean, DSW, Brooks Brothers, The Children’s Place, JD Sports, Sephora, H&M and many more!
210 Andover St Peabody, MA 01960

Prudential Center
Back Bay
Upscale mall in the center of Boston with Saks Fifth Avenue and 72 shops and eateries. Major retailers include Aritzia, Canada Goose, Eataly Boston, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sephora, and Tesla. With over 60,000 visitors a day, it is ranked among the top shopping centers in the US.
800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

Seaport Area
Off City Center
The Seaport area in Boston is the newest addition to the city’s neighborhoods, and without exaggeration, it is by far the most exciting new district in Boston. With 70 unique stores, there is so much to explore and discover, like Millennial favorites Everlane, Lunya and Alo or French luxury store Crémieux.

Shops at Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill, Newton
Upscale enclosed shopping mall west of Boston with over 50 stores, including Bloomingdale's and a number of unique specialty stores like Uniqlo, Michael Kors, Tiffany & Co., Apple, Stuart Weitzman, NIC +ZOE, and Coach.
199 Boylston St Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

South Shore Plaza
Braintree
Premier large shopping mall south of Boston with 140 stores on two levels anchored by Nordstrom, Gap, Apple, H&M, Banana Republic and Primark.
250 Granite St, Braintree, MA 02184

Square One Mall
Saugus
Suburban shopping mall on Route 1. north of Boston with 120 including Macys, BestBuy, Dick's, Forever21, Old Navy and TJ-MAXX.
1201 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

Wrentham Premium Village Outlets
Wrentham
New England's largest outlet mall within 40 minutes driving time of Boston. With over 170 brands including Saks OFF 5TH, West Elm, Tory Burch, Lululemon, Vineyard Vines, Versace, Jimmy Choo, Adidas, Burberry, and more!
31 Premium Outlet Blvd Wrentham, MA 02093

Tours in Boston

Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour with Audio Narration & Map	Boston	from $10
Self-Guided Boston Christmas Tour	Boston	from $10
Sunset Dinner Cruise	Boston	from $103
Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour	Boston	from $129
Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston	Boston	from $130
Odyssey Dinner Cruise	Boston	from $132
City Cruises Boston Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey	Boston	from $133
Boston to Kennebunkport Day Trip with Optional Trolley Tour	Boston	from $135
Lexington, MA Battle Green Walking Tour with Costumed Guide	Boston	from $15
Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day Trip	Boston	from $150
Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission	Boston	from $155
Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II	Boston	from $159
Boston Historic Pubs Tour with Drinks & Tastings Included	Boston	from $159
Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour	Salem	from $17
Boston Seafood Lovers Food and History Walking Tour	Boston	from $179
MIT Campus Walking Tour	Cambridge	from $22
Guided Harvard University Walking Tour	Boston	from $23
Salem's Best Ghost Tour	Salem	from $24
The Salem Witch Walk	Salem	from $25
Freedom Trail Walking Tour 250	Boston	from $26
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide	Boston	from $26
Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour	Salem	from $28
Dog Day of Summer Harbor Cruise in Boston	Boston	from $28
Boston Harbor Narrated Sunset Cruise	Boston	from $29
Guided Freedom Trail Walking Tour	Boston	from $30
Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour	Salem	from $30
Satanic Salem Walking Tour	Salem	from $30
Best Hocus Pocus Movies & More Tour	Salem	from $30
Salem Ghosts: Witches & Wicked Whispers Guided Walking Tour	Salem	from $30
Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour	Salem	from $31
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem	Salem	from $35
History and Hauntings of Salem Walking Tour	Salem	from $36
Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour	Salem	from $36
Haunted Boston Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour	Boston	from $36
Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston Harbor	Boston	from $40
2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour	Salem	from $40
Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour	Boston	from $44
Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour	Boston	from $44
Whale Watching Trips to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Guaranteed sightings!	Gloucester	from $45
One-hour Guided Fenway Park Tour	Boston	from $45
Beacon Hill Boston Walking Tour: History + Fun Photo Tips	Boston	from $45
Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise	Boston	from $45.98
Historic Harbor Cruise	Boston	from $46
Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester	Gloucester	from $48
1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston	Boston	from $48
The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour	Boston	from $5
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops	Boston	from $52
1–2 Day Hop-on, Hop-off Trolley Tour	Boston	from $52
Salem Hocus Pocus Movie Locations Tour (31st Anniversary)	Salem	from $52
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise	Boston	from $54
City Cruises Boston Codzilla High-Speed Thrill Boat Ride	Boston	from $56
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour	Boston	from $59
Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor	Boston	from $66.54
Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour	Boston	from $8
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem	Salem	from $8
Spirit of Boston Boat Ride and Lunch Cruise	Boston	from $80
Sunset Sailing Cruise on a Tall Ship in Boston Harbor	Boston	from $81
Whale-watching Catamaran Cruise	Boston	from $86
Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour	Boston	from $89
Boston's Food & History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill	Boston	from $91

Hotels near Boston Attractions

Le Meridien Boston Cambridge	Central Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.6*
citizenM Boston North Station	North Station / West End	$$	Scored 8.8*
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge	Cambridgeport, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.2*
A Friendly Inn at Harvard	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.0*
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse	Kendall Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 9.0*
Irving House at Harvard	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.6*
Porter Square Hotel	Porter Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.7*
Hotel 1868	Porter Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.8*
Cambria Hotel Boston Logan Airport	Airport	$$
Courtyard Boston Downtown/North Station	North Station / West End	$$	Scored 8.8*
The Bostonian Hotel Boston	Downtown / Faneuil Hall	$$	Scored 7.6*
Element Boston Seaport District	Seaport	$$	Scored 8.2*
Fairmont Copley Plaza	Back Bay	$$	Scored 8.4*
Cambria Hotel Boston Downtown - Seaport	Seaport	$$	Scored 8.0*
W Boston	Downtown	$$	Scored 8.4*
Revere Hotel Boston Common	Downtown	$$	Scored 8.4*
Hotel Ivy Boston Common	Downtown	$$	Scored 8.0*
The Lenox	Back Bay	$$	Scored 9.0*
Renaissance Boston Seaport District	Seaport	$$	Scored 8.2*
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown	Downtown	$$	Scored 7.9*
Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill	Beacon Hill	$$	Scored 7.3*
Aloft Boston Seaport District	Seaport	$$	Scored 8.1*
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Downtown	Theater District	$$	Scored 8.4*
citizenM Boston Back Bay	Back Bay	$$	Scored 9.0*
Hilton Boston Park Plaza	Theater District / Downtown	$$	Scored 7.4*
Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston	Downtown / Financial District	$$	Scored 8.4*
Eurostars The Boxer	North End	$$	Scored 7.8*
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport	Seaport	$$	Scored 8.7*
YOTEL Boston	Seaport / Waterfront	$$	Scored 8.3*
The Westin Boston Seaport District	Seaport	$$	Scored 8.5*
Moxy Boston Downtown	Downtown	$$	Scored 8.0*
Hampton Inn Boston Seaport District	Seaport	$$	Scored 8.4*
The Revolution Hotel	Back Bay	$$	Scored 8.5*
Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District	Seaport	$$	Scored 8.9*
The Godfrey Hotel Boston	Downtown	$$	Scored 9.0*
The Westin Copley Place, Boston	Back Bay	$$	Scored 8.4*
InterContinental Boston by IHG	Waterfront	$$	Scored 8.8*
Hyatt Regency Boston	Downtown	$$	Scored 8.5*
Harvard Square Hotel	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 7.8*
Boston Marriott Cambridge	Kendall Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.3*
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge	Cambridgeport, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.2*
Sheraton Commander Hotel	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 7.9*
Lark Hotels 907 Main	Central Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.0*
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge	Kendall Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.7*
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Cambridge	East Cambridge, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.4*
Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge	East Cambridge, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.3*
Norfolk House	Inman Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 7.5*
Kimpton Marlowe by IHG	East Cambridge, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.7*
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG	East Cambridge, Cambridge	$$	Scored 7.8*
Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge	East Cambridge, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.3*
Porter Square Hotel	Porter Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.6*
Longwood Inn	Brookline	$$	Scored 8.0*
Arcadian Hotel	Brookline	$$	Scored 7.8*
Harvard Square Hotel	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 7.8*
Sheraton Commander Hotel	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.0*
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge	Cambridgeport, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.2*
Hotel Veritas	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.6*
Boston Marriott Cambridge	Kendall Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.2*
Sheraton Commander Hotel	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.0*
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline, Ma	Brookline	$$	Scored 8.3*
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge	Cambridgeport, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.2*
Harvard Square Hotel	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 7.8*
Hotel Veritas	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$	Scored 8.6*
Beacon Inn 1087	Brookline	$$	Scored 7.7*
Boston Marriott Long Wharf	Waterfront	$$$	Scored 8.5*
Boston Marriott Copley Place	Back Bay	$$$	Scored 8.7*
Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel	Back Bay	$$$	Scored 7.9*
Boston Omni Parker House Hotel	Downtown	$$$	Scored 8.3*
The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston	Beacon Hill	$$$	Scored 8.1*
The Langham, Boston	Downtown	$$$	Scored 9.2*
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown Seaport	Seaport	$$$	Scored 9.1*
Hotel AKA Back Bay	Back Bay	$$$	Scored 8.8*
The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection	Seaport	$$$	Scored 7.6*
Marriott Vacation Club® at Custom House, Boston	Downtown	$$$	Scored 9.2*
Pennyweight Hotel Boston, Curio Collection by Hilton	West End	$$$	Scored 8.2*
The Dagny Boston	Downtown	$$$	Scored 9.0*
Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport	Airport	$$$	Scored 8.3*
Hotel AKA Boston Common	Downtown	$$$	Scored 8.3*
The Eliot Hotel	Back Bay	$$$	Scored 9.0*
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor	Airport / Harbor	$$$	Scored 8.5*
Hotel Indigo Boston Garden by IHG	North Station / West End	$$$	Scored 8.5*
Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront	North End / Waterfront	$$$	Scored 8.3*
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf	Waterfront	$$$	Scored 8.8*
The Royal Sonesta Boston	East Cambridge, Cambridge	$$$	Scored 8.1*
The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$$	Scored 8.7*
The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$$	Scored 8.7*
Cambridge Common House	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$$
Harvard MIT Cozy retreat with permit Parking close to Subway	Central Square, Cambridge	$$$
Cambridge Apartment	Inman Square, Cambridge	$$$	Scored 7.3*
The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$$	Scored 8.7*
Iris Hotel Boston	Brookline	$$$	Scored 8.7*
Cambridge Common House	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$$
Mandarin Oriental, Boston	Back Bay	$$$$	Scored 8.8*
Good Hotels Boston	Downtown	$$$$	Scored 7.8*
The Four Seasons (Boylston Street)	Back Bay	$$$$	Scored 9.0*
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston	Downtown	$$$$	Scored 8.5*
The Four Seasons (One Dalton Street)	Back Bay	$$$$	Scored 9.0*
Raffles Boston	Back Bay	$$$$	Scored 9.1*
The Whitney Hotel Boston	Beacon Hill	$$$$	Scored 9.1*
Boston Harbor Hotel	Waterfront	$$$$	Scored 9.1*
Courtyard Boston Copley Square	Back Bay	$$$$	Scored 8.7*
Seaport Hotel® Boston	Seaport	$$$$	Scored 9.1*
The Newbury Boston	Back Bay	$$$$	Scored 9.0*
Cambridge Common House	Harvard Square, Cambridge	$$$$