About Boston
Welcome to Boston, where the past and present combine. The city is both cosmopolitan and picturesque, offering modern urban convenience in a setting rich with tradition and history. Our schools, hospitals and cultural attractions are among the nation's finest — there's a reason we've been nicknamed the "Hub of the Universe."
You're going to love it here.
Boston Attractions & Events
Boston has so much to offer, you'll never run into those “I don’t know, what do you want to do?” moments. Here are just a few of the top attractions and events around town:
Sightseeing / Parks & Recreation Fenway Park
- Emerald Necklace Parks Map & Guide
- Boston Common
- Public Garden
- Harvard Square
- Boston Harbor & Boston Harbor Islands
- Freedom Trail
- Duck Tours
- Fall Foliage
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Charles River
- Jamaica Pond
Music & Theater
- Concerts at the TDBanknorth Garden
- Many local clubs
- Boston Symphony Orchestra
- Boston Pops
- Boston Ballet
- Boston Center for the Arts
- Jazz Festival
- Charles Playhouse
- Wang Center for the Performing Arts
- Berklee Performance Center
Athletics
- Boston Marathon
- Boston Red Sox (MLB baseball)
- Boston Bruins (NHL hockey)
- Boston Celtics (NBA basketball)
- New England Patriots (NFL football)
- Boston Breakers (WUSA soccer)
- New England Revolution (MLS soccer)
- Head of the Charles Regatta
Museums
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Museum of Science
- Omni Theater
- Hayden Planetarium
- New England Aquarium
- Museum of Afro American History
- Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
Shopping
For additional information or printed brochures, contact the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau: 1-888-SEE-BOSTON.