Boston, the historic capital of Massachusetts, brims with heritage and tourist attractions. But some aspects of the city make it truly stand out.
Baseball
The other US sports lag way behind the ball game in Boston’s affections. Baseball diamonds can be found all over the city, but Fenway Park – the idiosyncratic, determinedly old-fashioned home of the Boston Red Sox – is the high temple.
It’s open for tours and, if you’re very lucky, match tickets. http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark
5 great Boston experiences to book
- ⚾ See why Boston has America’s most beloved baseball ground on a Fenway Park tour.
- 🚶 Get a history crash course on a small group walking tour along the Freedom Trail.
- 🌅 See the skyline from the water on a sunset harbour cruise.
- 🎓 Hear the stories behind America’s oldest university on a campus walking tour of Harvard University.
- 🍩 Indulge in Boston’s best donuts on a sweet treats walking tour.
Seafood
With plenty of coastline nearby, it’s no surprise that the likes of cod, clam chowder and anything else fishy Bostonians can get their hands on feature heavily on restaurant menus.
Why book the Boston CityPASS?
- Saves on key attractions: Visit top Boston sights with bundled entry at a reduced price compared with buying individual tickets.
- Flexible sightseeing: CityPASS offers timed entry at major options, helping you plan your itinerary over multiple days.
- Must-see included spots: Explore favourites such as the New England Aquarium, Museum of Science and more, depending on the pass you choose.
- Ideal for first-time visitors: Great way to check off a range of iconic Boston museums and experiences without worrying about separate bookings.
- Mobile ticket convenience: Your pass is delivered digitally for easy scanning at each attraction, with no need to print vouchers.
JFK
The 35th president was born and raised in Boston, with both his birthplace and his absorbingly excellent presidential library open to visitors. Several other spots – from restaurants JFK frequented to Harvard where he studied – gleefully lay claim to their slice of the Kennedy legend too.
Revolutionary history
The Boston Tea Party kicked off the American War of Independence, and the Greater Boston area is studded with key sites from the lead-up and aftermath. Many are along the Freedom Trail, a 2.5 mile walking route that weaves through the more historic parts of the city. Recommended stops include the Old South Meeting House, the Old State House, Paul Revere House and the Old North Church.
Nearby Lexington and Concord were where the first battles of the war were fort, and boy do they milk this.
Food trucks
Boston has whole-heartedly embraced the food truck phenomenon, and the trucks are offering up increasingly diverse cuisine. Key spots for finding an affordable, tasty lunch include the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston Common and just outside the Harvard Science Center in Cambridge.
More Boston travel
Boston tours and activities worth considering include small group walking tours along the Freedom Trail, whale-watching cruises and North End food tours.
Other Boston travel articles on Planet Whitley include:
- Learning the legends of Harvard on a campus tour.
- Discovering the story of baseball, starting at Fenway Park.
- A first time visitor’s guide to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Why visit the Back Bay neighbourhood in Boston?
- Review of the JFK Presidential Library and Museum.
