Walk the Freedom Trail.
Do it alone, orfind tour options here.
Step back in time at the Paul Revere House.
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Want even more Boston history?
Head to thePaul Revere House.
Stroll through the Boston Common.
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The Boston Common is the very heart and soul of the city.
First built in 1634, it is the oldest public park in the United States.
Take your time strolling through the landscaped gardens and enjoying the sights.
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See the animals at the New England Aquarium.
Take the kids to the Franklin Park Zoo.
For even more animal adventures, pay a visit to theFranklin Park Zoo.
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Or, see animals in their natural habitat with a whale-watching tour.
Take to the waters outside of Boston for a high-seas adventure like awhale-watching excursion.
Go for a walk around the Esplanade.
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Another worthy place for a stroll is the Esplanade, a three-mile path that hugs the Charles River.
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Take to the Charles River.
The organization offers sailboat, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals for those feeling adventurous.
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Watch a midnight movie at Coolidge.
But to up the ante, try and visit for one of itsAfter Midniteshowings.
The late-night programming includes horror films and off-beat flicks, making it great for an after-dark fright.
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Visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Isabella Stewart Gardnerwas a woman who knew what she liked.
Spend a day at the Institute of Contemporary Art.
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See the Arnold Arboretum.
This National Historic Landmark is open every day and always free for visitors.
Scope out the treasures at The Museum of Fine Arts.
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TheMuseum of Fine Artsis a crown jewel in Boston’s museum scene.
The museum also holds collections in photography, musical instruments, textiles, and more.
Swing by Encore Boston Harbor.
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Encore Boston Harboris the place to go if you’re looking for some good old-fashioned fun.
Shop on Newbury Street.
Visitors to Boston could make an entire vacation out of just strolling down Newbury Street.
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Keep track of pop-up events on thestreet’s website here.
“Travel” the world at the Mapparium.
TheMappariummay just be the best way to “see” the world without ever leaving Boston.
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The three-story site is actually the world’s largest walk-in globe.
Root for the Red Sox at Fenway.
There is arguably nothing more iconic in Boston thanFenway Park.
If you visit during the regular baseball season, attempt to get tickets to a game.
And cheer on the Celtics and the Bruins at TD Garden.
Grab a good book at the Boston Public Library.
When constructed in 1848, theBoston Public Librarybecame the first large free public library in the nation.
It remains a place where visitors can check out a good book or read in the public spaces.
The library hosts both tours and regular events, so check its calendar and see what piques your interest.
Grab a bite at Boston Public Market.
TheBoston Public Market, a year-round indoor marketplace, hosts nearly 30 New England-based food purveyors and artisans.
Drink a local brew at Samuel Adams Boston Brewery.
See alltour options here.
Devour dessert with a cannoli from Mike’s Pastry.
There are plenty of excellent places to grab a cannoli inBoston’s Italian mecca, the North End.
Walk into any bakery in the neighborhood and you’ll surely be delighted.
But if you need a little guidance, we suggest heading toMike’s Pastry.
It’s the largest bakery in the neighborhood and wildly popular, but for good reason.
Just be prepared to wait in line for your sweet treat.
Explore more city history on a walking tour of Chinatown.
In the 1880s, Chinese immigrants to Boston founded their own community, now known asChinatown.
Hop on aBoston by Foottour to ensure you see and dig in at all the right spots.
Watch a show at the Boston Ballet.
Waddle around on a Boston Duck Tour.
The Duck Tour may not have started in Boston, but the city has certainly perfected it.
Seeall tour options here.
Shop and dine at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
Want to pack as much Boston as you’re free to into a single place?
Simply head toFaneuil Hall.
Learn something new at the Museum of Science.
Boston’sMuseum of Sciencemay be one of the most fun spots in the city.
It’s filled with interactive exhibits that will surprise, delight, and leave you in awe.
Stop by Trinity Church.
The church is open for both worship and tours throughout the week.
Get medieval at Castle Island.
Castle Islandis a hidden gem that even locals tend to overlook.
We’re not quite sure how considering there is an entire castle-like fort hiding in plain sight.
Pick up new art at the SoWa studios.
Stroll through the SoWa studios and get a glimpse of the fantastic work from the city’s artistic community.
