Boston Attractions
8 Must-Visit Spots

4 km red-brick trail on the sidewalk linking 16 Revolutionary War sites from Boston Common to Bunker Hill — old churches, Paul Revere's house, burial grounds. 3–4 hours if walking briskly, full day if stopping at everything.

America's oldest active baseball park (opened 1912), home of the Boston Red Sox. The 11-meter "Green Monster" wall is the stadium's icon. Off-season (no Apr–Oct games), tours run daily for ~$25.

America's oldest public park (1634) · adjacent Public Garden has the Swan Boats made famous by Make Way for Ducklings. Year-round events: tulips in spring, free summer concerts, Frog Pond ice skating in winter.

Central yard of Harvard University (founded 1636) — America's oldest. Free to walk in, see classic red brick buildings, photo with John Harvard Statue (rub his shoe for luck, per tradition). Adjacent Harvard Square has the Coop bookstore, restaurants, and indie cafes.

The world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat — launched 1797. Nicknamed "Old Ironsides" because cannonballs bounced off her sides. Docked at Charlestown Navy Yard at the end of the Freedom Trail. Free entry (ID required).

America's 4th largest art museum · 500,000 works from Ancient Egypt to American art to French Impressionism (35 Monets). Houses the largest Japanese art collection outside Japan. Plan 3–4 hours.

1742 historic market hall (where Revolutionary meetings happened) · now a huge food court + souvenir shops with constant street performers. Try clam chowder at Boston & Maine Fish Co., or lobster roll at Boston Chowda Co.

1.3 km shopping street in Back Bay — brand stores housed in Victorian brownstones the entire length. At the far end, Boston Public Library is stunning Renaissance Revival, free to enter. Climb Prudential Tower (50 floors) for city views.