Around Boston: Sights to See

There are many ways to appreciate Boston and its vibrant culture and history. Here’s our list of recommended things to see while you’re visiting the city for Expo:

Fenway Park
Home to the Boston Red Sox, this stadium has been a Boston landmark since 1912. See a game or take a tour of this historic ballpark. Learn more at mlb.com/redsox/ballpark

Freedom Trail
Two and a half miles long, the Freedom Trail weaves past sixteen of Boston’s most historic sites including the Paul Revere House and Old North Church. Bring some comfortable walking shoes and plan a few rest breaks in the area’s specialty coffee shops. Learn more at thefreedomtrail.org

Cambridge
Named for the oldest university in the world, Cambridge is the location of America’s oldest and most famous university: Harvard as well as the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The historic campuses are worth a visit for libraries, museums, and the buzzing neighborhood. Learn more at cambridgema.gov

John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
The official presidential library of the 35th President of the United States features a library of personal papers, memorabilia, and historical artifacts. Learn more at jfklibrary.org

North End
This neighborhood holds the title of Boston’s oldest and houses three attractions on the Freedom Trail. Plan an afternoon walk, grab a coffee, and end your day with a visit to one of the area’s Italian restaurants. Learn more at northendboston.com

Beacon Hill
Is this Boston’s most beautiful neighborhood? You’ll just have to visit and decide for yourself. Learn more at bostonusa.com/plan/boston-neighborhoods/beacon-hill

Boston Common
This open area has always been part of Boston’s modern history, starting out as a cow pasture before becoming a place for Puritan punishments, a British camp, and a political and public meeting point. Enjoy the outdoors and start a walk on the Freedom Trail from the oldest public park in the country. Learn more at boston.gov/parks/boston-common

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
This is not your everyday art museum. Art enthusiast Isabella Stewart Gardner amounted a vast collection of European art and purchased land in the city’s Fenway area to open a museum styled after the Palazzo Barbaro in Venice. In 1990, the museum was the site of an infamous unsolved burglary that resulted in the vanishing of thirteen masterworks by artists like Vermeer and Rembrandt. Learn more at gardnermuseum.org