Things to do in Winthrop

Activities, attractions and tours

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1. Fenway Park

A source of great pride to Bostonians, Fenway Park is home of the world-famous Boston Red Sox baseball team. One of the oldest ballparks in the United States, no trip to Boston is complete without catching a ball game at Fenway Park.
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Fenway Park featuring a sporting event and night scenes as well as a large group of people

2. Harvard University

The oldest and most famous university in the United States, Harvard University has been educating the country’s brightest young minds since it was founded in 1636. Along with seven other prestigious academic institutes in the north east, Harvard University is a member of the USA’s Ivy League group of schools. The term “Ivy League” was created in the 1930s for a college football competition, and refers to the presence of the ivy plant on the university buildings.
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Harvard University which includes heritage architecture and a city

3. Boston Common

One of the city’s most popular attractions, the large Boston Common is as popular with Boston’s residents as it is with visitors. Covering over 20 hectares, the Common is the ideal place to take a walk, have a picnic or enjoy one of the musical performances or events that are held here throughout the year. The famous Freedom Trail also starts at Boston Common, along which you can visit a number of points of interest from the American Revolution.
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Boston Common showing a high rise building, landscape views and a city

4. Copley Square

Part of the wealthy Back Bay neighbourhood, Copley Square is a charming green square steeped in history. Historical buildings and the grand Copley Square Fountain form the backdrop for families, friends and office workers who come to relax on the grass and enjoy the great atmosphere. The Square plays host to a large famers market twice a week, and is a good place to sample the diverse local food.
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Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.

5. New England Aquarium

The jutting angles and glittering glass panels of the New England Aquarium exterior look almost like shards of ice cracking in Boston Harbor. Within its modern walls, get acquainted with the thousands of marine animals that call this aquarium home.
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From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.

What to do in Winthrop

Popular places to visit

Fenway Park featuring a sporting event and night scenes as well as a large group of people

Fenway Park

Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.

Fenway Park
Harvard University which includes heritage architecture and a city

Harvard University

Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.

Harvard University
Boston Common showing a high rise building, landscape views and a city

Boston Common

The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.

Boston Common
Gillette Stadium

Gillette Stadium

Gillette Stadium is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Gillette Stadium
Copley Square

Copley Square

Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.

Copley Square
New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium

From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.

New England Aquarium
Boston University

Boston University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Boston University, a top college in Boston. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Boston University
Boston Harbor

Boston Harbor

Adore Boston’s charming working harbor from the waterfront or head out by boat to get to know it more intimately.

Boston Harbor
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

During your trip, find out what's happening at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, a top convention center in Boston. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
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