Boston

Travel Guide

Boston
Boston
Boston
Boston
Boston

Boston Travel Guide Video

One of the nation’s most historically interesting cities has numerous museums, exciting sports, great seafood and plenty of free activities. 

Boston, a thriving modern city, has nearly 400 years of history. Walk along the 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) red brick Freedom Trail to see 16 important historic sites.

Boston Common, a park established in 1634, is a good place to start touring. Ride a swan boat in the adjacent Boston Public Garden and look for famous statues of a mother duck and eight ducklings.

Head north for shopping and fresh seafood at Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The hall, topped with an iconic grasshopper weathervane, held early town meetings where dissent against the British led to revolution. See the Paul Revere House, home of the patriot who famously rode to Lexington in 1775, warning that the British were coming.

Near the north end of the trail is the Bunker Hill Monument, commemorating the first American Revolution battle. Just east near the Charlestown Navy Yard, climb aboard the USS Constitution, or Old Ironsides, which survived a famous War of 1812 battle.

Boston’s cultural sites are historic as well. In the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, opened in 1876, examine works from ancient Egypt to contemporary eras. Once a vaudeville house, the Boston Opera House now hosts operas, ballets, touring musicals and lectures.

Harvard University in Cambridge just west of Boston is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Wander through Harvard Yard, visit several museums and watch rowers train on the Charles River.

Join the crowd at Fenway Park and see baseball home runs foiled by the massive Green Monster wall along left field. For over 100 years, loyal Red Sox fans have cheered on their team, win or lose.

In the midst of Boston’s historic environment are modern sites. Blue skies reflect in the glass plates of the John Hancock Tower near Copley Square. Gaze over the city from the observation deck of the Prudential Building. See the Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge beautifully illuminated at night and ride an amphibious duck boat to see the city by land and water.

Where to stay in Boston

Downtown Boston which includes night scenes and a city as well as a small group of people

Downtown Boston

5/5(1 area review)

Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Boston
Back Bay featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

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.

Back Bay
Seaport District which includes a city, a river or creek and a high rise building

Seaport District

A noteworthy feature of Seaport District is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

Seaport District
Beacon Hill which includes landscape views

Beacon Hill

Historic sites, shopping, and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

Beacon Hill
Boston Harbor which includes performance art, music and a bay or harbor

North End

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

North End
Samuel Adams Brewery featuring interior views

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.

Roxbury
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is P13,046 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
P13,046
P17,492 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
citizenM Boston Back Bay
citizenM Boston Back Bay
4 out of 5
408 Newbury street, Boston, MA
The price is P10,382 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P10,382
P12,090 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square ...
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Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA
The price is P11,127 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P11,127
P15,257 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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Hilton Boston Park Plaza
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Temple Place Suites
Temple Place Suites
2.5 out of 5
29 Temple Place, Boston, MA
Stay at this apartment in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Boston Common and New England Aquarium are ...
6.8/10 (236 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Temple Place Suites
Premier Suites - Bay Village
Premier Suites - Bay Village
2 out of 5
1-3-5 Cortes Street, Boston, MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Copley Square and Boston Common are located nearby.
6/10 (171 reviews)
"The room was decent but the bathroom was very small. The only big inconvenience was finding somewhere to park."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Premier Suites - Bay Village
Global Luxury Suites Downtown Boston
Global Luxury Suites Downtown Boston
4 out of 5
8 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
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8/10 Very Good! (565 reviews)
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Global Luxury Suites Downtown Boston
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