{"id":17600,"date":"2024-07-19T12:01:38","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journal.rentbyowner.com\/?p=17600"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:36:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:36:36","slug":"boston-attractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/boston-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Must See Attractions in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/boston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boston<\/a> has been at the heart of many of the country\u2019s most important historical events, so you\u2019ll be spoiled for choice of attractions to enjoy here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tourists flock to the city to explore picturesque neighborhoods, admire centuries-old architecture, stroll in lush parks, and appreciate world-class art. Boston is also perfectly positioned close to other fascinating cities that make ideal day trips if you have the time to spare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without further ado, let\u2019s delve into the 17 must-see Boston attractions that you\u2019re certain to love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Freedom Trail<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/old-state-house-freedom-trail-boston.jpg\" alt=\"Freedom Trail\" class=\"wp-image-17605\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/old-state-house-freedom-trail-boston.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/old-state-house-freedom-trail-boston-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefreedomtrail.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thefreedomtrail.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Freedom Trl, Boston, MA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a walk along the three-mile Freedom Trail to discover 16 of Boston\u2019s most important historical sites. Start your adventure at the visitor center in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/boston\/boston-common\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boston Common<\/a> and follow the line of red bricks on the sidewalk and footprints at crossings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trail passes by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/cemeteries\/granary-burying-ground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old Granary Burying Ground<\/a> where Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere are buried, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldnorth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old North Church<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/revolutionaryspaces.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old State House<\/a>. The end point is across the bridge in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/boston\/charlestown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charlestown<\/a>, where you\u2019ll see the <a href=\"https:\/\/ussconstitutionmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USS Constitution<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/home.nps.gov\/bost\/learn\/historyculture\/bhm.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bunker Hill Monument<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Faneuil Hall Marketplace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/faneuilhallmarketplace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">faneuilhallmarketplace.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10.00 am \u2013 9.00 pm Monday to Saturday \/ 11 am \u2013 7 pm Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/boston\/faneuil-hall-marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faneuil Hall Marketplace<\/a> is home to three individual halls: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincy-market.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quincy Market<\/a>, North Market, and South Market. This site traces its origins to the early 19th century and is now home to a vibrant selection of restaurants, cafes, shops, and entertainment. This is a great spot to buy souvenirs like Red Sox caps and other sporting memorabilia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Historic Parks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/george-washington-monument-public-garden-boston.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17607\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/george-washington-monument-public-garden-boston.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/george-washington-monument-public-garden-boston-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boston holds the accolade of being home to the oldest park <em>and<\/em> botanical gardens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boston Common<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.boston.gov\/parks\/public-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boston.gov\/parks\/public-garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>139 Tremont St, Boston, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>6.00 am \u2013 11.30 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boston Common is America\u2019s oldest park and a popular place to take a break from the hubbub of the city. Head to the park\u2019s Frog Pond to ice skate during winter and hit the splash pool in the hotter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boston Public Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.boston.gov\/parks\/public-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boston.gov\/parks\/public-garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>4 Charles Street, Boston, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>6.30 am \u2013 11.00 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boston Public Gardens is a sprawling 24-acre green space and America\u2019s oldest botanical garden. Stroll among the well-maintained lawns and admire the Victorian-style monuments, and don\u2019t miss the chance to take a ride on the historic swan boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Salem<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/salem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salem<\/a> is located less than an hour away and makes a fascinating day trip where you can learn the lore of the city\u2019s dark but intriguing past. Known by many as <em>Witch City<\/em> Salem was the location of the 17th-century witch trials. Visitors can explore landmarks and museums independently or join a guided tour to hear spooky stories of all that happened here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Boston Tea Party Ships &amp; Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/boston-tea-party-ships-and-museum.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Tea Party Ships &amp; Museum\" class=\"wp-image-17609\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/boston-tea-party-ships-and-museum.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/boston-tea-party-ships-and-museum-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boston Tea Party Ships &#038; Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonteapartyship.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bostonteapartyship.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>306 Congress St, Boston, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10.00 am \u2013 5.00 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In December 1773, over a year before the American Revolution commenced, furious Bostonians stormed English ships and threw their tea into the harbor. Protesters were fighting a tax on goods shipped to the colonies, and this night changed the course of history forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/boston\/boston-tea-party-ship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boston Tea Party Ships &amp; Museum<\/a> will learn all about that fateful night through interactive exhibits and costumed historians. You\u2019ll even get to dump tea in the harbor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Old North Church<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mos.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mos.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>193 Salem St, Boston, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10.00 am \u2013 5.00 pm Tuesday to Saturday \/ 10.00 am \u2013 11.00 am &amp; 11.30 am \u2013 5.00 pm Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/boston\/north-end\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North End<\/a> is a lively Italian neighborhood that is home to Old North Church. The church is where lanterns were hung in April 1775 to inform activist leader Paul Revere that British troops were heading to arrest patriot leaders. Visitors can climb to the top of the church to enjoy North End views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Boston\u2019s Museums<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/interior-of-isabella-stewart-gardner-museum-boston.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17611\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/interior-of-isabella-stewart-gardner-museum-boston.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/interior-of-isabella-stewart-gardner-museum-boston-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boston is home to an impressive number of world-class museums. Here are a few of the best to add to your itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Museum of Science<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mos.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mos.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Museum Of Science Driveway, Boston, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9.00 am \u2013 5.00 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 700 interactive exhibits encompass scientific areas including physics, biology, chemistry, and astronomy. Don\u2019t miss the 65-million-year-old fossil that was discovered in the Dakota Badlands, the butterfly garden with free-flying butterflies, and Computer Place where you can operate a robot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gardnermuseum.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gardnermuseum.org\/home<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>25 Evans Way, Boston, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>11.00 am \u2013 5.00 pm Wednesday to Monday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This museum is set in a striking building modeled on a 15th-century Venetian palace. Inside, you\u2019ll find a collection of 2,500 artworks, tapestries, manuscripts, and pieces of furniture. Finish your visit by wandering among flowering plants and fountains in the charming central courtyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Museum of Fine Arts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mfa.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10.00 am \u2013 5.00 pm Saturday to Monday &amp; Wednesday \/ 10.00 am \u2013 10.00 pm Thursday &amp; Friday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Museum of Fine Art is a leading art museum in the USA and boasts an incredible collection of works from ancient times to the modern day. The American Wing is home to an outstanding exhibit of pieces dating as far back as the pre-Columbian era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boston Children\u2019s Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchildrensmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bostonchildrensmuseum.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>308 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9.00 am \u2013 4.00 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re visiting Boston with kids in tow, you won\u2019t want to miss the city\u2019s Children\u2019s Museum. Exhibits here appeal to children of all ages \u2014 the huge sculpture where kids can safely climb up multiple floors is a popular feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Boston Duck Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonducktours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bostonducktours.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Boston Duck Tours has three departure locations: the Museum of Science, Prudential Center, and New England Aquarium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10.00 am \u2013 an hour before sunset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a sightseeing tour with a difference, sign up for the Boston Duck Tour. This guided tour explores Boston by land <em>and <\/em>by the Charles River in amphibious vehicles known as <em>Ducks<\/em>. These boats were originally used in World War II and now offer an alternative way to view Boston. Tours last around 90 minutes and take in landmarks including Copley Square and Boston Common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Newbury Street<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/newbury-street-boston.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17613\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/newbury-street-boston.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/newbury-street-boston-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.newburystboston.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.newburystboston.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Newbury Street, Boston, MA 0211<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/boston\/back-bay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Back Bay neighborhood<\/a> was the heart of 19th-century Boston. Head to trendy Newbury Street to soak up the atmosphere, shop in boutiques, and drink coffee in quaint cafes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/boston\/charles-river-esplanade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charles River Esplanade<\/a> is to the north of Back Bay and is worth visiting while you\u2019re in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Boston Public Library<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bpl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bpl.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>700 Boylston St, Boston, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9.00 am \u2013 8.00 pm Monday to Thursday \/ 9.00 am \u2013 5.00 pm Friday &amp; Saturday \/ 11.00 am \u2013 5.00 pm Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boston Public Library was founded in 1848 as the first lending library of its kind. The Central Library location in Copley Square is the most impressive branch \u2014 go inside to see stunning Renaissance Revival architecture and three impressive sets of bronze doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you\u2019re in the area, swing by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prudentialcenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prudential Center<\/a> for panoramic city views on its 50th-floor observation deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Cambridge\u2019s Universities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/massachusetts-institute-of-technology-boston.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17615\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/massachusetts-institute-of-technology-boston.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/massachusetts-institute-of-technology-boston-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hop over to the beautiful city of Cambridge to see these world-famous attractions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mit.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mit.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10.00 am \u2013 5.00 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Architecture fans shouldn\u2019t miss the 150-acre modern and post-modern campus. This living museum is the work of a collective of noted architects and is home to hundreds of contemporary art and installations. The best way to enjoy this attraction is via a self-guided walking tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Harvard Art Museums<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.harvardartmuseums.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">harvardartmuseums.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Cambridge, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10.00 am \u2013 5.00 pm Tuesday to Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1636, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/cambridge\/harvard-hall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvard University<\/a> is the oldest higher learning institute in the United States. The university\u2019s art museum is where visitors can appreciate works spanning various periods from the early Renaissance to modern Northern European expressionist art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. The Paul Revere House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulreverehouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paulreverehouse.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>19 North Square, Boston, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10.00 am \u2013 5.15 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the original colonial home of American patriot Paul Revere and is where he lived during the Revolutionary War. Built in the late 17th century, this is also the oldest house in Boston, and a visit to the well-preserved interior is like taking a step back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Fenway Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fenway-baseball-park-boston.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17617\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fenway-baseball-park-boston.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fenway-baseball-park-boston-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/redsox\/ballpark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mlb.com\/redsox\/ballpark<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>4 Jersey Street, Boston, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>Various; see the website for details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>America\u2019s most beloved ballpark<\/em> is home to the Boston Red Sox. It dates back to 1912, and the stadium is largely unchanged. If no games are scheduled during your time in Boston, join a guided tour to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the stadium instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosekennedygreenway.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rosekennedygreenway.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>185 Kneeland Street, Boston, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>7.00 am \u2013 11.00 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Greenway is one of the newest parks in downtown Boston and connects several neighborhoods including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/boston\/chinatown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chinatown<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/boston\/north-end\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North End<\/a>. There\u2019s always lots going on here including farmers\u2019 markets and public art exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. USS Constitution Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/uss-constitution-museum-boston.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17619\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/uss-constitution-museum-boston.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/uss-constitution-museum-boston-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ussconstitutionmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ussconstitutionmuseum.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9.30 am \u2013 5.00 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USS Constitution is nicknamed Old Ironsides and is the oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy. Visit the museum in Charlestown Navy Yard to learn about this iconic vessel then pay a visit to the ship itself to experience an important part of the country\u2019s naval history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. New England Aquarium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.neaq.org\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">neaq.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9.00 am \u2013 6.00 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/boston\/new-england-aquarium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New England Aquarium<\/a> perches on the Boston waterfront and is home to more than 20,000 fish and aquatic animals. For a full day of aquatic experiences, pay a visit to the adjacent IMAX theater that shows short nature films, or book a spot on the whale-watching tours that depart from Boston Harbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. Beacon Hill<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/beacon-hill-boston.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17621\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/beacon-hill-boston.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/beacon-hill-boston-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/massachusetts\/boston\/beacon-hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beacon Hill<\/a> is an interesting neighborhood displaying two distinct sides to this eclectic city. The south side is known for being home to Boston\u2019s <em>old money<\/em> while the north side has historically been home to the city\u2019s immigrant population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Park Service Rangers offer free guided tours of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/boaf\/virtual-black-heritage-trail-tour.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Heritage Trail<\/a> in the area from April to November or you can do it as a self-guided tour any other time of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore Historical Sites and Impressive Attractions in Boston<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re a culture vulture, a history buff, or a lover of green spaces, you\u2019re certain to enjoy your time here in this fantastic American city. Now that you have this countdown of the 17 best Boston attractions to hand, you\u2019re ready to enjoy a magical vacation in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston has been at the heart of many of the country\u2019s most important historical events, so you\u2019ll be spoiled for choice of attractions to enjoy here. Tourists flock to the city to explore picturesque neighborhoods, admire centuries-old architecture, stroll in lush parks, and appreciate world-class art. 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