Popular places to visit
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chestnut Hill Reservoir during your travels in Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.
Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
Things to do
Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Boston
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Museum of Ice Cream Boston Admission Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Brighton
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.
Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.
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.
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 East
While you're in Back Bay East, take in top sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.