What are the quintessential Boston things to do? Truthfully, given Boston's diversity, that's kind of hard to say...
Some would say it's a trip to Fenway Park to see the Red Sox play.
Others would say it's about the history you experience on the Freedom Trail or a visit to Harvard Yard.
I've done my best to organize this guide in a way that it's easy to find the things that interest you the most. We've got a thorough museums section and a full Boston Sports Guide for Tourists.
At the bottom of our attractions page you'll find "an index in a box" of well-known Boston things to do. Or, if you have something specific that you're looking for, you can also do a Google Search on our Sitemap and Search page.
Ok, enough business! Here are some of our family's favorite Boston things to do. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
1. Fenway Park
Boston's Fenway Park is the oldest pro baseball park still in use. It's a must-do experience for anyone who truly wants to know what Boston and Bostonians are about.
4 Yawkey Way, Boston T Stops: Green Line to Kenmore Station or Fenway Station.
As a kid, my favorite things about Faneuil Hall Marketplace were the Rock Candy and the street performers. Nowadays, I'm more interested in the unique events, great shopping and scrumptious food!
Faneuil Hall Marketplace North Market Street, Boston T Stops:Blue Line to Aquarium Station, Green Line to Government Center Station, or Orange Line to State Station.
For a taste of Boston's street performers (buskers), check out this video. Many of the performances featured were filmed at Faneuil Hall. FYI, Harvard Square's another great place to find creative and inspiring street performers.
3. Newbury Street Shopping
Newbury Street is a super-trendy and upscale shopping mecca of downtown Boston. Great place to go for coffee, maybe buy a wedding dress (I got mine at an amazingly reasonable price at Jessica McClintock on Newbury Street), get your hair done or simply window shop to your heart's content.
An interesting note: The streets crossing Newbury from Arlington to Hereford are in alphabetical order.
Arlington Station is at the top of Newbury Street near the Public Garden.
Copley Station is at the half-way point (both Arlington and Copley Stations come out on Boylston Street, so you'll need to walk over a block or two to Newbury).
Hynes Convention Center is at the end (train station is right by Newbury Street).
4. Boston Frog Pond
The Boston Frog Pond now has activities all through the year. A great place to stop and relax on your own, or go for some playtime as a family, especially with the Boston Common tot lot nearby.
Boston Common T Stop: Red Line or Green Line to Park Street Station.
Favorite Boston Attractions What's it like to spend a day sightseeing in Boston? Whether it's rainy, sunny or a perfect day for making snowballs, Boston's attractions won't let you down. Check out our "index in a box" to get a taste of your options.
Boston Museums Get the low down on Boston Museums. Tips on savvy ways to experience each museum, logistical info, and special programs.
Boston Day Trips Boston day trips vary from a day at the beach to stepping into 17th century America. See the Boston-Plymouth Air Show, enjoy a day at Tanglewood, or savor each morsel of a fresh lobster in York, Maine.
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