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The 10 Best Things to Do in Boston, United States
Walk the Freedom Trail the first time you visit Boston and you'll quickly get a sense of this coastal city's revolutionary spirit and history. But make sure you also explore some of Boston's fine museums (try the Isabella Stewart Gardner, featuring masterpieces displayed in their collector's mansion) and old neighborhoods (like the North End, Boston's Little Italy). You can't claim to have experienced real Boston culture, though, until you've watched a Red Sox game from the bleachers.
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1. Fenway Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Hallowed ground to baseball purists, this cozy, quirky park has been the Boston Red Sox home field since 1912. The most distinctive feature of this classic baseball park is the 37-foot-tall left field wall, known as the "Green Monster."
Reviewed By burnboy - Sunrise, Florida
Fenway is one of the greatest places to see baseball how it is meant to be. Hot (or Cold) but close to the players and with an atmosphere unlike any modern stadium. Food isn't that great but that isn't why you come here.
2. Freedom Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
The red line on the sidewalk leads you on this 2.5-mile, self-guided tour of American Revolution sites. It starts at the Boston Common, America's oldest public park, and ends at the famed Bunker Hill Monument.
Reviewed By davidedwardscafc - Rochester, United Kingdom
There are guides that will take you on the Freedom Trail from the Tourist Office in Boston Common. For a worthwhile tour avail yourself of the knowledge of the local tour guide. The experience will be so much more worthwhile. Fascinating explanations behind the actions of the patriots
3. Museum of Fine Arts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Boston's oldest, largest and best-known art institution, the MFA houses one of the world's most comprehensive art collections and is renowned for its Impressionist paintings, Asian and Egyptian collections and early American art.
Reviewed By turneretti - Melbourne, Australia
This is a very large art gallery, with the most amazing collection. We were mainly wanting to see the very extensive American collection, which is spread over several floors and arranged mostly by century. That was absolutely fantastic, but in addition, as we passed from one part to the next, we could not avoid catching elements of the rest - most notably a wonderful collection of European art including fabulous works by all the great impressionists and their fellow travelers. You know, Renoir, Gaugin, Degas, Monet, Van Gogh, Sisley, Cezanne, and so on. An amazing collection of works by that lot.
I need to go back to do it justice, but we made a good start.
4. Boston Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
On the National Register of Historic Places, the library opened in 1852 as the first free, publicly-supported municipal library in America.
Reviewed By turgonuk - Chorley, United Kingdom
If you are a fan of classic architecture, this place is a must visit. The reading room, courtyards and stairwells are all fabulous. Free to visit too!
5. Bully Boy Distillers
Overall Ratings
5 based on 161 reviews
Boston's first ever craft distillery producing vodka, gin, white whiskey, white rum, aged rum, aged whiskey, and bottled cocktails.
Reviewed By Cassidy M - Wilmington, North Carolina
Stopped by on Sunday for a thirty minute tour with my boyfriend and left with a few great memories. The bartenders/tour guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. Everything we sampled was great. They don't have food on site, but we were able to order delivery. Will definitely be back!
6. John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Relive the Kennedy era in this dynamic combination museum and library, where your visit starts with a short film and then leaves you on your own to explore a series of fascinating exhibits, including the Kennedy-Nixon debate, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the space program, 1960s campaign paraphernalia and displays about Jacqueline and other Kennedy family members. The striking, I.M. Pei-designed building overlooks the water and the Boston skyline.
Reviewed By nyackgirl47 - Nyack
Beautiful setting right on the water. Wonderfully curated, covering every aspect of JFK's early years, schooling, military service, entry into politics, election as President, through his untimely assassination. There is currently a special exhibit to honor his 100th birthday.
7. North End
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
This Italian neighborhood, Boston's oldest, is known for its wonderful restaurants and historic sights. Walk the cobblestone streets to take in the architecture and aromas of delicious food, and visit Paul Revere's house and the Old North Church while you're in the neighborhood.
Reviewed By nyackgirl47 - Nyack
I was warned off going to the North End by a friend who lived in Boston, but I'm glad I did not heed his advice and went anyway. It is an area that is loved by tourists to Boston, presumably due to the proximity of the excellent pastry shops there, as well as the amazing Italian restaurants. Would like to try Giacomo's the next time I am in Boston. No reservations, cash only. Packed all of the time.
8. Boston Public Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.
Reviewed By Melissa G - Silver Spring
Love the commons. Early mornings are less crowded. Always a small group of people with off leash dogs. One or two small hills. Mostly flat. Lots of coffee shops and restaurants on the perimeter
9. The Boston Pops
Overall Ratings
5 based on 406 reviews
Conductor Keith Lockhart leads the orchestra at Symphony Hall and on the Charles River Esplanade.
Reviewed By maxpaste - PA
We saw the Holiday Pops show and these performers are second to none. They have played on soundtracks and have routinely entertained audiences for decades. Every one of them is amazingly professional and adds to the beautiful sound. The holiday pops show was about 2 hours with an intermission in the middle. Floor seating is a great choice. Access via subway or Taxi/Uber couldn't be easier. We try to see them as often as we can, they are that good. Only way to improve this show: John Williams conducting every night, but that's not going to happen. Lockhart does a great job anyway.
10. Samuel Adams Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By naturistcouple1234 - Washington DC, District of Columbia
We felt obligated to stop in at Samuel Adams Brewery on a recent visit to Boston. The brewery is tucked away in a quaint neighborhood. We had plans for the evening so we did not take the tour of the brewery and just stopped in for some beer tasting. The tasting room was PACKED. We were able to make our way to the bar and order some flights of beer and found a place to sit outside around a firepit. The beer was very good. There was a good variety and easy to drink. There is also a large gift shop there as well as a food vendor inside. We will definitely be back to take a tour next visit to Boston.
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