Know all about the Things To Do In Boston This Week
Boston is also known as City of Boston and was founded in 1630. It is the state capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It serves as the economic, cultural, and political hub of the New England region of the United States. The city has the 24th-highest population in the nation. After the United States gained its independence from Great Britain, the city remained a significant port, a manufacturing center, and a focus for culture and education. The Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the siege of Boston were among the significant historical occurrences that took place in Boston during the American Revolution and the formation of the country.
Here is list of 24 Things To Do in Boston
1. Museum of Fine Arts
One of the most comprehensive museums in the world is the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. One million guests are welcomed annually to the museum. The museum houses more than 450,000 pieces. The visitors can experience art from antiquity to the present through its permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, and creative teaching initiatives. 53 new galleries make up the critically acclaimed Art of the Americas Wing, which debuted in November 2010 and brings the museum’s North, South, and Central American art holdings together for the first time. The Linde Family Wing for modern art which was recently refurbished and is yet another crucial component of MFA Boston.
Tickets – Museum of Fine Arts
- Adults:- $25
- Seniors and students:- $23
- Free for children under 7
Operating Hours :–
- Mon., Tue., Sat., Sun., 10am–5pm
- Wed.-Fri., 10am–10pm
Official Website Here
2. New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium is one of Boston’s top tourist attractions. It receives more than 22,000 members and 1.3 million annual visitors. Over 800 different marine species can be found at the New England Aquarium. The aquarium’s focal point is the Giant Ocean Tank. This enormous three-story fishbowl is home to many different animals, including sharks, turtles, and stingrays. Examine the side displays where you can have a closer look at particular species as you stroll around. Visit the first-floor display to learn everything there is to know about penguins, or go upstairs to explore the Amazon rainforest’s flora and fauna.
Tickets- New England Aquarium
- Adult -$34
- Child (3-11) -$25
- Senior (60+)-$32
- Children (<3) -FREE
Operating Hours :–
- Fall / Winter Hours (Sep 6 – May 26)
- Monday – Friday – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday – Sunday – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Spring / Summer Hours (May 27 – Sep 5)
- Monday – Friday- 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday – Sunday – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
3. Fenway Park
The Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city’s American League baseball team. The stadium has a collection of more than 170,000 stadium artifacts and 150,000 photographs. It is a perfect trip for baseball fans, history lovers, and Boston fans.
Tickets- Fenway Park
- Adults: $21
- Child: $15
- Military: $17
Operating Time:-
No game: 9AM.-5 PM. Off-season: Monday-Friday, 9AM.-5 PM
4. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
This museum is named after its founder Isabella Stewart Gardner. After her death in 1924, Isabella’s will stipulated that nothing in the house should change. So guests view the museum’s exactly as she had arranged them.
Modeled after a Venetian palazzo this museum features a lush courtyard. The museum contains more than 7,500 paintings, sculptures, furniture, textiles and ceramics, 1,500 rare books, and 7,000 archival objects from around the world.
Tickets – Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Adults – $20
- Seniors -$18
- Students -$13
Operating Time:-
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday -11 AM to 5 PM
- Thursday -11 AM to 9PM
- Saturday and Sunday -10AM to 5PM
5. Museum of Science
The Museum of Scientific (MoS) is an indoor zoo and science museum at Science Park, a area that spans the Charles River, in Boston, Massachusetts. The museum offers more than 700 interactive exhibits, as well as daily live events throughout the facility and performances at the Charles Hayden Planetarium, and the only IMAX dome screen in New England, the Mugar Omni Theater. Over 100 animals call the museum home, many of which have been saved and given new lives. Because of all these reasons it is also a recognized member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Tickets – Museum of Science
- Adults – $29
- Seniors -$25
- Children (Ages 3 to 11)- $24
- Children Below 3 Years – Free
Operating Time:-
Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
6. Faneuil Hall
Boston, Massachusetts’s Faneuil Hall is a public market and gathering area close to the waterfront and the current Government Center. It was the setting for multiple speeches in favor of independence from Great Britain by Samuel Adams, James Otis, and others after it opened in 1742. It is currently a well-known Freedom Trail destination and a part of Boston National Historical Park. Faneuil Hall was ranked No. 4 in Forbes Traveler’s list of “America’s 25 Most Visited Tourist Sites” in 2008.
Faneuil Hall is one of four historic structures in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a festival marketplace with three other old granite structures to the east of Faneuil Hall called North Market, Quincy Market, and South Market.
In Faneuil Marketplace there are more than a hundred of the best boutiques and food vendors.
Everything imaginable is offered in the market, from locally beloved stores like A Hat for Every Head, New England Taste, and the Cheers Gift Shop to internationally renowned ones like Ann Taylor, Crabtree & Evelyn, Nine West, Coach, and more.
14 dining options are available, including McCormick and Schmick’s, Ned Devine’s Irish Pub, Anthem Kitchen and Bar, Durgin Park, Cheers, and more. The Quincy Marketplace Colonnade is the biggest food hall in all of New England, with 36 international cuisine merchants.
Operating Time:-
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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7. Boston Common
In the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, there lies The Boston Common park. It is the oldest urban park in the country. Tremont, Park Street, Beacon Street, Charles Street, and Boylston Street are the streets that encircle the 50 acres (20 ha) of land that make up Boston Common. The history of conservation, landscape architecture, military and political history, and recreation in Massachusetts all benefited from Boston Common. Among Boston’s best features and most popular outdoor public spaces are The Common and the adjacent Public Garden. The history of the Common’s utilization by the city sheds light on the Massachusetts conservation movement and reflects similar strategies used by American environmentalists around the country.
Boston Common serves as the Freedom Trail’s starting point. The trail is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) long and takes about 90 minutes to complete but if you want to stop at the attractions en-route, it could take all day.
Families visit this priceless relic of Boston’s 17th century for recreation, including strolling, jogging, skating on the Frog Pond, and playing on the ball fields.
Tickets – Boston Common
Free Entry
Operating Time:-
5AM–11:30PM
8. Public Garden
The Public Garden was America’s first public botanical garden when it opened in 1837.
Despite being next to Boston Commons, the Boston Public Garden has a far more flamboyant design. The garden has winding walks lined with statues, fountains, different trees and plants, and a six-acre pond with swan boats that guests can ride. It is encircled by a Victorian cast-iron gate.
All of the plants used to bed-out the Public Garden are grown in the greenhouses of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. There are more than 80 plant species being raised for planting in the Garden and more than 50 other areas throughout the city. The Garden hosts a lot of weddings because of the diversity of flora it has and its charming atmosphere.
Operating Time:-
Visitors can visit the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall for free, every day of the year. The parks are accessible to pedestrians 24 hours a day from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
9. Boston Children’s Museum
Children’s education is the focus of the Boston Children’s Museum, a children’s museum in Boston, Massachusetts. The second-oldest children’s museum in the country, Boston Children’s Museum is situated on Children’s Wharf alongside the Fort Point Channel. There are numerous activities designed to entertain and educate young children.
This interactive museum’s “Science Playground,” which has tools for creating enormous soap bubbles, is one of its highlights. Children can learn about the principles of physics while navigating a maze that is two stories high on “New Balance Climb.” With real tools and materials, Johnny’s Workbench offers kids a wonderful hands-on opportunity to actually construct something.
PlaySpace provides safe climbing and playing opportunities for those who are still learning self-navigation. It is designed for infants and toddlers from 0 to 3 years old. Bubbles, a beloved exhibit that enables younger children to create and experiment with bubbles, is made to help the smallest aspiring scientists learn about physics and nature. Boston’s Ton Children’s Museum is a museum for kids.
Tickets – Boston Children’s Museum
- Adults: $20
- Children (Ages 1 – 15): $20
- Infants (under 12 months): FREE
Operating Time:-
- Wednesday – Sunday- 9am–12pm and 1:30pm–4:30pm
- On the first Saturday of each month, the morning session begins at 10:00.
10. Franklin Park Zoo
The Franklin Park Zoo located in Boston, Massachusetts is a 72-acre zoo called. Zoo New England, which also manages the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts, presently runs it. The zoo is situated in Franklin Park, which is the largest park in Boston and the final link in the fabled Emerald Necklace.
You can view tigers, lions, zebras, giraffes, gorillas, and other animals.
Atop the Eagle’s Nest, meet some of your aviary companions, such the hooded crane or the scaly-sided merganser, and get a bird’s eye perspective of the entire Zoo. The brand-new outdoor gorilla habitat at Franklin Park Zoo is called Gorilla Grove.
The Butterfly Landing, which is open on a seasonal basis, is teeming with butterflies. The Gorilla Habitat in the African Tropical Forest Habitat is a must-see for children, and you shouldn’t miss the Australian Outback to see the magnificent Red Kangaroos up close.
Tickets – Franklin Park Zoo
- Adults: $22.95
- Seniors: $20.95
- Children (Ages 2 – 12): $15.95
- Infants (0-1): FREE
Operating Time: –
- Fall/Winter Hours
- October 1- March 31
- 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily (last entry at 3:00 p.m.)
- Summer Hours
- April 1 – September 30
- 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily (last entry at 4:00 p.m.)
11. Institute of Contemporary Art
An art gallery and museum called The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is situated in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. In 1936, the Boston Museum of Modern Art was established. Since then, it has undergone numerous name changes and relocated its support spaces and galleries over 13 times.
Major thematic shows, surveys of prominent contemporary artists, and new commissions are all part of the ICA’s visual arts program. Additionally, it features new artists in their first solo museum exhibitions. The opening of the temporary (15,000 square foot space open Memorial Day through Labor Day) ICA Watershed location across the harbor in East Boston is the most significant development for this museum in recent years. A once-condemned factory was converted by the ICA into a free cultural venue where visitors may view and engage with large-scale art. Even just for the breathtaking views, the 10-minute ferry ride from the ICA to Shipyard—which is free with admission but requires reservations—is well worth it.
The most attractive store in the city is the one at the ICA. The museum’s gift for curation is put to great use in the shop, which is located a half-floor below the ticket window. There, you can find an amazing selection of stationery, Japanese handmade pottery, jewelry made by talented artisans, and modern prints, all of which are displayed alongside art and travel books. You should come here the next time it’s your birthday or someone else’s birthday if you want a perfect gift.
Tickets – Institute of Contemporary Art
- Youth 18 and under: FREE
- General Admission: $20
- Students: $15
- Seniors (60+): $17
- Admission is FREE for all every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM during ICA Free Thursday Nights. Timed tickets are required for free days and nights. Timed tickets for Free Thursday Nights become available at 10 AM the morning of.
Operating Time: –
- Monday -Closed
- Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday – 10AM to 5 PM
- Thursday/Friday -10 AM – 9PM
12. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and museum of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States. It is situated close to the University of Massachusetts at Boston, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, and the Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum on Columbia Point in the Dorchester section of Boston, Massachusetts.
A particular collection of published and unpublished materials, including books and papers by and about Ernest Hemingway, are kept in the building. It also serves as the official repository for original documents and correspondence from the Kennedy Administration.
Tickets – John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
- Adults: $18
- Seniors 62+: $12
- College Students with ID: $12
- Youth/Teens 13-17: $10
- US Armed Forces Veterans: $4 off Adult or Senior Admission
Operating Time: –
- Thursday – Tuesday from 10 A.M. To 4 P.M. (Last Entry 2:30 PM)
- Closed On Wednesdays
13. Harvard Art Museums
The Fogg Museum, established in 1895, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, established in 1903, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, established in 1985 are the three museums that make up the Harvard Art Museums, which are a part of Harvard University. There are also four research centers, including the Archaeological Exploration of Sardis, established in 1958, the Center for the Technical Study of Modern Art, established in 2002, the Harvard Art Museums Archives, and the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical (founded in 1928). In 1983, the three institutions that together make up the Harvard Art Museums were first united under the name Harvard University Art Museums. In 2008, the institution’s name was changed to eliminate the word “University.”
About 250,000 pieces in all media, dating from antiquity to the present, and coming from Europe, North America, North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia are included in the collections. 204,000 square feet (19,000 m2) of area in the main building is used for public displays, lectures, research and conservation labs, and other associated uses. [8] The exhibition space measures about 43,000 square feet (4,000 m2).
Tickets – Harvard Art Museums
- $20 Adults
- $18 Seniors (65+)
- Free Sundays—free to all!
- Free All students with a valid ID
- Free Harvard ID holders (plus one guest)
- Free Harvard Art Museums Friends
- Free Youth under 18
- Free Cambridge residents (proof of residency required)
Operating Time: –
Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
14. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
In Boston, Massachusetts, the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is an engaging, floating history museum that offers reenactments, multimedia exhibits, and a tearoom. The museum uses live performances and contemporary technologies to totally improve and maximize your learning experiences, making them distinctively enjoyable and truly immersive. These experiences take place on the Congress Street Bridge and authentically rebuilt tea ships. The exciting documentary “Let It Begin Here” plays to grab your attention at any age and engage you on a completely different level, blending in with every other thoughtfully chosen moment of your visit.
Then, as you learn about the Revolutionary War and other significant historical events in chronological sequence, a cultural figure dressed in colonial attire will lead you through the related exhibits of the museum. The memorable decision to throw a crate of tea into the harbor, either by yourself or with your family, is the culmination of the multi-sensory, inclusive, and award-winning tour created to inspire your education and participation.
The Minuteman Theatre uses live action to portray the actual events of the American Revolution. There are also virtual programs like Tea Talks. The 1773 Tea Chest, also known as the Robinson Tea Chest and one of the earliest Boston Museum artifacts, is a prominent part of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
Tickets Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
The tickets and tour packages at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are available at their official website.
Operating Time: –
- 10:00am-5:00pm; 7 days/week in season
- 10:00am-4:00pm; off season
- Gift Shop & Tea Room: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
15. The Paul Revere House
The Paul Revere House on North Square, thought to be among the oldest in Boston, was constructed in 1680. The home, one of Boston’s most well-known landmarks along the Freedom Trail, was constructed on the site of the Second Church of Boston’s parsonage.
The Paul Revere House offers a range of events, including field trips, educational outreach initiatives for schools, talks, tours, and more. Find out more about its services here. Paul Revere’s first cousin Nathaniel Hichborn, a boatbuilder, once lived in the nearby Pierce/Hichborn House, which is now vacant. The building, one of the few surviving early 18th-century brick structures in Boston, is a superb example of English Renaissance architecture, with brick belt courses separating the floors and shallow arches over the windows and doors.
Tickets: The Paul Revere House
- $6: Adults
- $5.50: Seniors and Students
- $1: Children ages 5 to 17 (free for children under 5).
Operating Time: –
Opens daily from 10 am to 5:15 pm
16. Quincy Market
In the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, close to Faneuil Hall is a historic market complex called Quincy Market. It was built in 1824–1826, and Mayor Josiah Quincy, who oversaw its construction without incurring any debt or taxes, was honored with his honorific. The market is important as one of the largest market complexes constructed in the United States in the first half of the 19th century and was designated a Boston Landmark in 1996.
The demand for goods and services in Boston’s downtown had outgrown Faneuil Hall by the time the city was established in 1822. Quincy Market, an indoor pavilion of vendor stalls, was constructed to enable an expansion of retail space.
The main structure, which was designed by Alexander Parris, was constructed just to the east of and “behind” Faneuil Hall, which at the time was located near to the water at the town dock. In an early instance of Boston’s propensity for expanding its territory through landfill, a portion of the harbor was filled in with earth to create a space for a market. Six city streets were reconstructed or added as a result of the economic expansion brought on by the new marketplace.
The Market has always been primarily used as a produce and food shopping area, with a variety of grocers surrounding its inside walls selling items like eggs, cheese, and bread. Animal bones were found during digging for market expansion in the late 1970s, indicating that slaughtering was done there. Street sellers also occupied space in the building’s plazas and up against its outside walls. In the upstairs seating hall, several remnants of early food and supply vendors are still visible.
Tickets: Quincy Market
Free
Operating Time: –
Quincy Market is open from 10 AM to 9PM from Monday through Saturday and from 12 PM. to 6 PM. on Sundays.
17. USS Constitution Museum
At Boston, Massachusetts, the USS Constitution Museum is situated in the Charlestown Navy Yard, a section of the Boston National Historical Park. The Freedom Trail‘s terminus in Boston is where the museum is located, next to the USS Constitution. At the base of Pier 2, the museum is built in a renovated shipyard structure.
The USS Constitution is the United States Navy’s oldest active ship. She still carries a crew and officers from the Navy. The US Navy, a collaborator with the National Parks of Boston, runs the USS Constitution.
The museum chronicles the narrative of and the people who conceived, built, and sailed her through its collections and interactive exhibitions. The Samuel Eliot Morison Memorial Library and an extensive archive of documents about the history of the ship are both located inside the museum. Private and nonprofit, the USS Constitution Museum is run independently of the navy vessel.
Tickets: USS Constitution Museum
- Museum Admission –
- $10 – $15 for Adults
- $5 – $10 for Children
- Ship Admission –
- The Ship is free to visit on a first come, first serve basis.
Operating Time: –
- Museum Hours -Open Daily | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Ship Hours – Open Wednesday – Sunday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
18. Bunker Hill Monument
The Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first significant clashes between the Red Coats and Patriots in the American Revolutionary War, took place in Boston, Massachusetts, and a monument commemorating the event was built there. The 221-foot (67 m) granite obelisk was built in Charlestown, Massachusetts, between 1825 and 1843. Granite from neighboring Quincy was transported there by the specially constructed Granite Railway, then it was transported there by barge. To reach the top, there are 294 steps.
A statue of the martyred hero Dr. Joseph Warren is located inside an exhibit lodge that was constructed close to the monument’s base in the late 19th century. One of the stops on the Freedom Trail is Bunker Hill, which is a part of Boston National Historical Park.
Tickets: Bunker Hill Monument
FREE
Operating Time: –
- Bunker Hill Monument: Open 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Bunker Hill Museum: Open 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
19. Charles River Esplanade
On the south side of the Charles River Basin, in the Back Bay neighborhood of the city, is the 3-mile-long, 64-acre Charles River Esplanade, a state-owned park.
The Esplanade is a well-liked walkway for strollers, joggers, cyclists, and bladders. It is also the location of the Hatch Shell, where the Boston Pops play their yearly summer concerts.
All of the free pop-up and regular exercise sessions offered by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation are part of the Esplanade Fitness Program, which welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels. Local fitness experts have been instructing the programme, which have featured Zumba, Sunset Yoga, 3K runs, and Bootcamp.
For kids aged 5 to 12, the Esplanade Playspace is situated close to the Hatch Shell. Between Fairfield and Massachusetts Avenue, the Stoneman Playground offers a variety of kid-friendly activities. Last but not least, the Charlesbank Playground, which is close to Teddy Ebersol’s Red Sox Fields and the Museum of Science, is also geared toward children between the ages of 5 and 12 and has many climbing structures.
Tickets: Charles River Esplanade
FREE
Operating Time: –
Opens 6AM -8PM
20. Harvard Square
An eclectic and intelligent neighborhood, Harvard Square is home to people of many ages, languages, and cultures. Coffee shops, independent bookstores, movie theatres, and music businesses adorn the streets of this city. Harvard University, which serves as the region’s focal point and was founded in 1636, is the nation’s oldest institution of higher study. Seven US presidents are among its many illustrious former students. The campus stands out for its varied assortment of historic structures, and the renowned Harvard University Museum has a sizable collection.
Harvard Square boasts a vast selection of book stores, restaurants, music venues, and theatres and has served as the setting for scenes in countless books, movies, and television episodes. More than eight million people visit it each year. There are charming coffee shops, upscale restaurants, and a diverse selection of shops, including contemporary large box stores and stylish boutiques. The Garage is a multi-story parking garage that has been converted into a shopping center. The Curious George Store offers parents a variety of kid-themed goods and is devoted to the fictitious monkey.
Popular establishments like the Oberon, Noir, and Sinclair are located in the Square, which serves as the city’s nightlife hub. Top eateries in the vicinity include The Russell House Tavern, Border Café, and Otto, which is famous for its pizza. The Winter Carnival, Chinese New Year, Mayfair, and Sparklefest celebrations are all yearly occasions. A multitude of food, music, and other cultural festivals are also held on the Square every year.
Tickets: Harvard Square
FREE
Operating Time: –
Opens 24 Hours
21. Castle Island
At the northernmost point of a 3-mile length of South Boston beaches looking out towards Dorchester Bay, Castle Island anchors Pleasure Bay Beach.
Most visitors to Castle Island come to take in the scenery, have a picnic, and stroll along Harborwalk, which encircle over half of the island before joining Head Island Causeway at the bottom of the island.
Although Pleasure Bay Beach is located on the opposite side of the beach from Castle Island, it is a much better, bigger, and sandier beach. It overlooks the protected calm water of Pleasure Bay.
Pleasure Bay Beach is only about a 3-minute walk from Castle Island’s smaller beach
Tickets: Castle Island
FREE
Operating Time: –
Opens 6:30 AM -7 PM
22. TD Garden
The TD Garden is home to the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins, the NBA’s Boston Celtics, and host to world-renowned concerts, sporting events, family shows and much more! It is a year-round, 19,600-seat fully equipped arena.
Tickets: TD Garden
Depending on Events
Official Website
Operating Time: –
Depending on Events
23. Skywalk Observatory
The Skywalk Observatory, located on the 50th floor of Boston’s Prudential Tower, provides 360-degree views of the city and its surroundings. Visit the on-site Dreams of Freedom Museum, take in some local history, or ascend two floors for a lunch at the Top of the Hub Restaurant and Lounge.
Tickets: Skywalk Observatory
- ADULTS – $21.00
- CHILDREN (3-12 YEARS OLD) – $15.00
- TODDLERS (3 AND YOUNGER)- FREE
- SENIORS (62 AND OLDER)- $17.00
- STUDENTS (WITH ID)- $17.00
Operating Time: –
10 AM-8PM
24. Nantasket Beach
In the Massachusetts town of Hull, there is a beach called Nantasket Beach. The state Department of Conservation and Recreation oversees the Nantasket Beach Reservation, which includes it. [3] One of the busiest beaches in Greater Boston, the beachfront offers beautiful, light grey sand. There are vast amounts of tide pools at low tide.
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