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Harvard University
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in New England

Harvard University

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Harvard University is one of the world's most famous institutions of higher learning and a tourist destination rich in history and culture. The campus centers around Harvard Yard, where red-brick walkways, ivy-covered walls, and classical buildings constructed over the centuries intertwine. The Johnston Gate on the west side of Harvard Yard is considered the main entrance, and a short walk into the yard brings you to the John Harvard Statue. This statue is known as the "Statue of Three Lies" because the inscription on its base contains three inaccuracies. Many tourists touch the statue's left foot for photos, a habit that has polished the bronze foot to a shine. Across the lawn from the statue stands The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library, a grand building donated by the mother of an alumnus who perished on the Titanic. Memorial Church is the only building in the yard with a spire, and its walls are inscribed with the names of Harvard students who died in World War I. Memorial Hall is famous for its ornate stained-glass windows, and its freshman dining hall is often compared to the Hogwarts dining hall in "Harry Potter". Massachusetts Hall, built in the early 18th century, is one of the oldest surviving buildings on campus. Harvard Square is one of the bustling neighborhoods in Cambridge, packed with bookstores, cafes, and various shops. The area around the campus also features the Harvard Art Museums, which house a collection of European and American art ranging from classical to modern works, including self-portraits by Van Gogh and paintings by Monet.Cambridge · 5.1km from Boston
Freedom Trail
No. 5 of Best Things to Do in New England

Freedom Trail

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The Freedom Trail is a historic sightseeing line in Boston. The road surface is paved with red bricks, winding all the way, extending in three kilometers of streets. In 1951, the citizens of Boston preserved this unique street of red brick. The right way to open up American history is to set foot on the road to freedom. The Freedom Trail begins at the Visitor Center in Boston Common and ends at the towering Penga Hill Monument across the Charles River, with 16 attractions and many 17th and 18th century houses, churches and Independence War sites along the way. It takes about half a day to walk the entire freedom road, but if you want to visit carefully, it may take at least a day.Boston · 614m from downtown
Quincy Market
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Quincy Market

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Quincy Market is located in downtown Boston, right next to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and is also a stop on the Freedom Trail. In the 1820s, Boston's expansion overwhelmed the old market at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Then-mayor Josiah Quincy oversaw the construction of this new market, which was named after him upon its completion in the 1820s. The market consists of three long buildings. The central two-story granite building features porticos at both ends supported by stone columns with triangular pediments, and a dome in the middle. Designed by architect Alexander Parris, it is a classic example of Greek Revival style. The North and South Markets on either side were originally built by merchants and now mostly house clothing, jewelry, and gift shops. Inside the central building is a food hall running from east to west, lined with stalls offering New England specialties like lobster rolls and clam chowder, as well as international snacks. It is a popular choice for tourists to take a break and grab a bite after walking the Freedom Trail. The plaza in front of the market is often filled with street performers, creating a lively atmosphere. The stone columns and pediments of the east portico, as well as the domed hall in the center of the building, are great spots for photos.Boston · 347m from downtown
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
No. 7 of Best Things to Do in New England

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

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Faneuil Hall, located on Boston's Freedom Trail, was built in 1742 by the wealthy merchant Peter Faneuil. Originally a marketplace, it later became a venue for Bostonians to gather and engage in free discussion. It has witnessed countless meetings and speeches by patriots, earning it the nickname "Cradle of Liberty," playing a significant role in American history.Boston · 319m from downtown
Boston Public Library
No. 8 of Best Things to Do in New England

Boston Public Library

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Boston Public Library was founded in the mid-19th century. Its main branch is located next toCopley Squareand consists of the older McKim Building connected to the adjacent Johnson Building: the McKim Building is an Italian Renaissance-style palace, known as a palace for the people when it opened; the Johnson Building was designed by modernist architect Philip Johnson and, like the old building, features a granite facade. One ancient and one modern, one ornate and one simple, they form a compelling architectural contrast in the Back Bay neighborhood. It is both a place for Bostonians to read daily and a destination for tourists who visit specifically for the library's extensive art collection. The interior of the McKim Building is full of highlights: the marble floor of the vestibule is inlaid with 12 zodiac patterns, stone lions commemorating the Massachusetts infantry regiments of the Civil War stand beside the grand staircase, and the walls of the staircase are adorned with murals by French painter Pierre Puvis de Chavannes on the themes of poetry, history, science, and philosophy; the long Bates Hall on the second floor, with its soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling, oak tables, and rows of lamps, creates the library's signature scene; the Sargent Gallery on the third floor houses "The Triumph of Religion," a work completed by American painter John Singer Sargent over nearly 30 years, while the murals covering the walls of the Abbey Room are by Edwin Abbey and depict the legend of the Holy Grail; the rare book exhibition also features the private collection of John Adams. In the center of the building is an Italian-style courtyard, surrounded by arcades with a fountain in the middle, which is a quiet corner where both readers and tourists love to linger. The adjacent Johnson Building, after a comprehensive renovation, is bright and airy. It focuses on lending services and also houses spaces such as the Children's Library, the Teen Central, and the Leventhal Map Center.Boston · 2km from downtown
Chinatown
No. 12 of Best Things to Do in Boston

Chinatown

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Chinatown is the last remaining Chinatown in the New England region, with a history of Chinese settlement dating back to the late 19th century. The neighborhood is not large, but it is one of the most densely populated residential areas in Boston and an important center for local East Asian and Southeast Asian cultural life. Chinese signs, street dialects, and the aroma of dim sum intertwine, creating a vibrant, bustling atmosphere. The Chinatown Gate at the entrance is the neighborhood's landmark, inscribed on the front with the four characters "Tian Xia Wei Gong" (The World is for All). Passing through the gate marks your official entry into the neighborhood. The streets are lined with Cantonese tea houses, roast meat shops, Chinese bakeries, and Asian supermarkets. In addition to Chinese cuisine, Southeast Asian restaurants serving pho, Malaysian flavors, and more can be found everywhere, many of which are long-established shops. During the Lunar New Year, the annual lion dance parade passes through the neighborhood, filling the entire street with the sound of gongs and drums and crowds of onlookers—a long-standing traditional event. Just outside the gate is Chinatown Park, where you can take a break after exploring the neighborhood. This area is within walking distance of the downtown shopping district and the Theater District.Boston · 1.2km from downtown
Fenway Park
No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Boston

Fenway Park

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Fenway Park is a very old and historic one in Major League Baseball. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, a veteran team of the American League, and countless games have been played on this field. After several generations, let the times change, Fenway Park still stands firmly here. The left field area of Fenway Park is relatively smaller than other courses, but it has a green wall of about 11.3 feet high, which makes the viewing effect quite shocking. If you're here to play, don't miss the Green Monster's famous Pesky pole and the red seat at TedWilliam's.Boston · 3.5km from downtown
Boston Common
No. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Boston

Boston Common

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Boston Common was built in 1643 and is located in the center of Boston. It is the oldest park in the United States and the starting point of the Freedom Trail. Today's Boston Common has become a green park open to the public for people to enjoy. At the main entrance of the park stands a majestic statue of a war hero, Washington on horseback.Boston · 782m from downtown
Boston Harbor
No. 19 of Best Things to Do in New England

Boston Harbor

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The Boston Bay is close to Boston's North District, facing the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport and facing the Boston Common. It is a must-see attraction for tourists in Boston. There are many boats docked in Boston Bay, including private yachts, coast guard patrol boats, and antique sailboats. These sporadic boats have become a beautiful landscape in Boston. The way to get around the Boston Sound is by boat. You can choose to take a small boat on the azure sea at Long Wharf near Quincy Market and enjoy the beauty of the sky and water. You can also take a cruise to explore the Boston Bay, where you can overlook Boston's financial district. Views of the cable-stayed bridge connecting Boston to the Bay and planes taking off and landing. From Long Wharf, you can walk to the nearby Boston Tea Party Ship Museum, an antique merchant ship that is now a museum. After visiting, you can stroll on the walking path by the bay. This is a leisure area and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Boston Harbor. The scenery is very pleasant. In the evening, when night falls, the bay is also a good place to enjoy the sunset. Here, even if you are not playing at sea, walking on the shore and the gust of sea breeze can be enchanting.Boston · 7.3km from downtown
Public Garden
Selected for Best Things to Do in New England

Public Garden

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4.3/5
69 reviews
The Boston Public Garden is located in the center of Boston, adjacent to Boston Common. The garden is full of flowers and mottled trees, like an oasis of beautiful scenery. The garden has different scenery in all seasons. The most beautiful one is spring, when hundreds of flowers bloom, and the tulips planted in the garden (May) are colorful and very beautiful. Take a ride, it's a place for families, couples, friends or alone. In addition, the public garden has a non-profit organization with more than 2,500 people, and has also specially printed a brochure to introduce the history and culture of the park.Boston · 1.1km from downtown

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Boston CityPASS City Pass
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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum - Ticket with Guided Tour
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Boston museum of fine arts
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Massa Audio Tour: Echoes of Eras, Landmarks, and Hidden Stories
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Boston Common Audio Tour: Park and Public Garden
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Featured Food & drink in Boston

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Secret Food Tours Boston North End
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Secret Food Tour: Boston Express Tour
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Boston Historic Holiday Donut Tour
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Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Tour
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Boston Universities and Harbor Cruise Day Tour
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Boston: Guided Freedom Trail History & Food Tour
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Boston: Seaport District Guided Seafood Tour + Tastings
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Boston: Seafood Lovers Tour
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Featured Outdoor experiences in Boston

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Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour of Boston's Historic District
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Private Full Day Tour to Coastal Maine from Boston with Hotel pick-up
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Boston: Ultimate Martha's Vineyard 1-Day Small-Group Escape
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From Providence: Day Trip around Rhode Island
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90 Minute Scenic Newport Narrated Trolley Tour (Ages 8+)
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Featured Day tours in Boston

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Boston New England Aquarium City Cruise Whale Watching Tour
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Boston, Harvard and Freedom Trail Day Tour from New York
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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour
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From Boston:Small Group Harvard, MIT, Quincy Market Day Tour
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Whale watching catamaran cruise in Boston
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What travellers say about Boston

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中西南北东14 September 2026
4.0
Most universities abroad don't have walls, and Harvard is no exception. The first picture shows the visitor center, where you can use the restrooms. The campus is divided into several sections by city streets, but overall it remains quiet and orderly.

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西行阿里22 May 2021
5.0
The terminal of the Freedom Trail This granite monument in Charlestown, Boston, is said to be one of the earliest monuments in the United States, used to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill between the British Army and the North American Colonial Militia (OK, I admit that I checked it recently ) Now this is the terminal of Boston's Freedom Trail. If the weather is good, you can walk all the way from Boston Park~ The only way to get to the top of the monument is to climb the stairs There are a total of 294 steps, and numbers are marked every few steps, so that people who are panting and climbing the stairs can have a number in mind There is actually only a small space on the top of the monument, but looking out through the small windows on all four sides, I immediately feel that climbing the stairs is worth it~

Freedom Trail

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BeachButterfly18 April 2024
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This place has a great selection of food and treats to choose from. You can get some good stuff to take home to friends too.

Quincy Market

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东张西望望东西29 February 2020
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Faneuil Hall is a building on the Freedom Trail. Its red brick exterior is easy to recognize. Faneuil Hall was a historically significant place during the American Civil War. If you are interested, you can visit it.

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Jessica I’d29 November 2023
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A Boston essential. Not only good for book lovers, but fans of art and history will love this refuge right in the heart of the city. Be respectful if you visit just for some photos, it is an active community resource hub and welcoming event space year round.

Boston Public Library

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ロジャー26 November 2021
5.0
It is no exaggeration to say that this place is the center of Boston. If you stay in a hotel near here, you can get to anywhere quickly. There seem to be many Chinese restaurants, but there are also Japanese restaurants and they are very delicious.

Chinatown

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Grace_cyt14 August 2024
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Fenway Park is a very old and historic stadium in the Major League Baseball. It is the home of the Boston Red Sox, a veteran team in the American League. We did not go in to visit, but took some photos under the iconic statue outside as a souvenir.

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fooler080926 October 2020
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It's a nice city park, quite rich and large, with lush trees and spacious pedestrian paths. It also has a lot of content. It's located in the center of the city, not too crowded, and is a good place to relax.

Boston Common

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素素7724 February 2020
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Boston Harbor is a breathtakingly beautiful harbor, perfect for enjoying the city's beauty. Cruises are usually offered as part of group tours, costing $20 per trip and lasting about half an hour. The shore itself is bustling with activity, and exploring on your own is also enjoyable.

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Shahin Alom - RU1 November 2025
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The Boston Public Garden is a historic urban oasis and a must-visit landmark. Famous for its beautifully landscaped lawns, vibrant flowerbeds, and iconic swan boats, it offers a serene escape in the heart of the city. The Victorian-style design, charming bridges, and statues—including the beloved Make Way for Ducklings sculptures—add unique character. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along tree-lined paths, relax by the lagoon, or have a picnic amidst lush greenery. Seasonal blooms create ever-changing scenery, making every visit special. Ideal for families, photographers, and nature lovers, the Public Garden beautifully blends history, art, and natural beauty.

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Don't miss these attractions in Boston: Harvard University, Freedom Trail, and Quincy Market. If you like Cultural experiences, try Boston CityPASS City Pass. If you enjoy Food & drink, try Secret Food Tours Boston North End.

You can give Secret Food Tours Boston North End and Secret Food Tour: Boston Express Tour a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Boston New England Aquarium City Cruise Whale Watching Tour, Boston, Harvard and Freedom Trail Day Tour from New York, and Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum - Ticket with Guided Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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