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Museum of Fine Arts
As featured in 3 days in Boston
Ollie #1 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 563 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  3.8 km from city centre
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Freedom Trail
As featured in 3 days in Boston and 1 other guide
Ollie #2 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 956 reviews

There are at least seven Different Tour Companies that tour guests on the Freedom Trail: The Freedom Trail Foundation :Daily tours every hour on the hour from 11-4 from Boston... more »

Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Trails
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Fenway Park
As featured in 3 days in Boston and 1 other guide
Ollie #3 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 807 reviews

Fenway Park is the oldest Major League baseball park in the United States. Its small, intimate atmosphere really allows you to feel like you are "in the game." On a warm summer... more »

Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  3.6 km from city centre
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
As featured in Boston off the beaten path
Ollie #4 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 290 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Libraries; Speciality Museums
Distance  5.1 km from city centre
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Boston Public Garden
As featured in 3 days in Boston
Ollie #5 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 384 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Gardens
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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North End
As featured in 3 days in Boston
Ollie #6 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 481 reviews
Owner description: This Italian neighborhood, Boston's oldest, is known for its wonderful restaurants and historic sights. Walk the cobblestone streets to take in the...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Boston Harbor Islands National Park
As featured in Boston off the beaten path
Ollie #7 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Owner description: This National Park consists of 34 small islands just off shore in Boston Harbor. The most popular, George's Island, is home to Fort Warren, a Civil...... more » Owner description: This National Park consists of 34 small islands just off shore in Boston Harbor. The most popular, George's Island, is home to Fort Warren, a Civil War Landmark that housed Confederate prisoners. Visitors to the 12 islands open for exploration can camp, kayak, tour lighthouses, ride harbor ferries, hike and swim. « less
Attraction type  National Parks; Islands
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Old North Church
Ollie #8 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 152 reviews
Owner description: The signal from the steeple of Boston's oldest church triggered the War for Independence that led to the birth of America. On that fateful night in...... more » Owner description: The signal from the steeple of Boston's oldest church triggered the War for Independence that led to the birth of America. On that fateful night in 1775, the two lanterns in the steeple told Paul Revere that the British were approaching by boat, not on foot. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Samuel Adams Brewery
Ollie #9 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 386 reviews

Sam Adams Brewery offers tours on: Tuesday-Thursday 10am-3pm Fridays 10am-5:30pm Saturdays 10-3pm **Tours not available on certain holidays, check in advance.** Tours depart about... more »

Attraction type  Breweries; Factory Tours
Distance  6.2 km from city centre
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Arnold Arboretum
Ollie #10 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews

No matter what the season, you'll find residents of Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and other Boston areas out enjoying the beautiful scenery, boning up on botany or walking their... more »

Attraction type  Gardens; Parks
Distance  8.3 km from city centre
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Boston Public Library
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Ollie #11 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 199 reviews

The Boston Public Library was the first large municipally-funded public library in America.  It has a central location right in the heart of Copley Square, facing the Trinity... more »

Attraction type  Libraries; Art Museums
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Beacon Hill
As featured in 3 days in Boston
Ollie #12 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 142 reviews
The famous Boston Brahmin neighborhood of red brick sidewalks, cobblestoned streets, elegant townhouses and gas street lamps.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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The Boston Pops
Ollie #13 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Conductor Keith Lockhart leads the orchestra at Symphony Hall and on the Charles River Esplanade.
Attraction type  Symphonies
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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Boston Common
As featured in 3 days in Boston and 1 other guide
Ollie #14 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 350 reviews
Owner description: Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect escape from the bustle of the...... more » Owner description: Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect escape from the bustle of the city. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Museum of Science
As featured in Boston for young kids
Ollie #15 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 536 reviews

The Boston Museum of Science is a long-standing tradition for families in Boston, but that doesn't mean adults won't enjoy themselves too! Their exhibits range from dinosaurs to... more »

Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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USS Constitution Museum
Ollie #16 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 324 reviews
Owner description: The oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy and undefeated in battle, Old Ironsides earned its famous nickname with its legendary ability to repel...... more » Owner description: The oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy and undefeated in battle, Old Ironsides earned its famous nickname with its legendary ability to repel any shot fired. Active-duty sailors guide visitors around the ship. « less
Attraction type  Ships; Historic Sites; Speciality Museums; History Museums
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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New England Holocaust Memorial
Ollie #17 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 122 reviews
Owner description: The six glass towers of this striking memorial serve to represent the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, six main Nazi death camps and...... more » Owner description: The six glass towers of this striking memorial serve to represent the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, six main Nazi death camps and the candles on a menorah. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; History Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
As featured in 3 days in Boston
Ollie #18 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 234 reviews

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in the Fenway area of Boston features a fine art collection housed in a building that is a work of art in itself.  The Venetian-style palace is... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Gardens
Distance  4.1 km from city centre
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Castle Island
Ollie #19 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
The site of a fort erected in 1634, Castle Island is a great place to walk, jog or just unwind and enjoy the view.
Attraction type  Parks; Historic Sites
Distance  4.2 km from city centre
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Ollie #20 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Concerts
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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