- Our list of the best things to do in Boston, Massachusetts, features the top 772 nearby activities — including 344 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Boston, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
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Historical sites headline a trolley tour and a 45-minute harbor cruise affords sweeping views of the city
1.4 Miles
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4656 votes
Prudential Center or Museum of Science, Boston, MA 02116
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The Boston Duck Tours allow for a wide range of sightseeing including Bunker Hill, Boston Common, and Quincy Market before splashing into the Charles River. Once in the water, those on the tour can take in stunning views of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.
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2391 votes
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
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Every visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library begins with a short film about the Kennedy era. Guests are then left to wander as they please through the exhibits about Kennedy's presidency along with the extensive research collections.
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The Waterfront is an area which runs adjacent to the harbor and comprises of several suburbs. Having been redeveloped, the waterfront is suitable for walking, sight-seeing, shopping and dining, and contains an aquarium and cinema.
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
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Congress Street Bridge, Boston, MA 02210
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Historical re-enactments and interactive exhibits provide an interactive learning experience concerning the event leading to the American Revolution at Boston Tea Party Ships & Museums. Take part in dumping tea overboard, meet the colonists and explore historically accurate ships at this quality venue.
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Beacon Hill is a historic neighborhood that features Federal-style rowhouses, gaslit streets, and brick sidewalks. The location's sites include the Black Heritage Trail, The Club of Old Volumes, and Suffolk University.
1.7 Miles
Symphony Hall is a historic building and home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Opening in October 1900, the hall is a live entertainment venue, noted for its quality of sound and interior design.
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Featuring its first show in 1927, the Boston Opera House is a representation from the Vaudeville era, built in French and Italian Styles, which hosts live performances. Known for its excellent sound and viewing, a variety of entertainment experiences can be had here.
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Opened in 1903, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a Venetian styled building which contains a noted art collection of importance. Artists represented include Botticelli, Degas, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Sargent.
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Newbury Street is the street location for a variety of restaurant, retail and other experiences. The street attracts both locals and tourists due to its aesthetic appeal and variety of shopping.