Things To Do

If time permits, do try to hit these fun spots during your stay in Boston!

THE FREEDOM TRAIL

A walking tour of historic Boston that covers 3 miles & 16 historical sites.

Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 or 4.30 p.m.

More Info: http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/

 

 

 

BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS & MUSEUM

A replica of the ships where the famous ‘Boston Tea Party’ took place.

Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

More info: http://www.bostonteapartyship.com/

 

 

 

USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM

The oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy, located at Charlestown Navy Yard.

Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

More info: http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/

 

 

THE PAUL REVERE HOUSE & OLD NORTH CHURCH

The restored home of Paul Revere – one of the most important figures in the American Revolution – and the church where he famously warned Boston area residents that “the British are coming” are both attractions located in the historic North End district.

Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5p.m.

More info: http://www.paulreverehouse.org/

 

 

FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE & QUINCY MARKET

This historic meeting place now has a bustling market, numerous shops, restaurants, street performers and other attractions. Be it shopping or just people watching, this is one spot you don’t want to miss!

Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5p.m.

More info:  http://www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com/

 

 

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, the MFA houses a collection of nearly 450,000 works of art ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to masterpieces by Cézanne, Rembrandt and Van Gogh.

Hours: Sat to Tues – 10 a.m. to 4.45 p.m., Wed to Fri – 10 a.m. to 9.45 p.m.

More Info: http://www.mfa.org/

 

 

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

One of the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most highly attended cultural institution, this hands-on museum features the first space capsule, a giant lightning generator, a nanotechnology exhibit, an IMAX theater and a planetarium

Hours: P[en daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

More Info: http://www.mos.org/

 

 

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM

The New England Aquarium features a 200,000 gallon Giant Ocean Tank, a large penguin habitat, a vibrant jellyfish exhibit and marine life from every corner of the world’s oceans.

Hours: Mon to Fri – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat & Sun – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

More Info: http://www.neaq.org/

 

 

ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM

Modeled after a Venetian palazzo, this museum houses one of the world’s most remarkable art collections including works from Michelangelo, Degas, Sargent, Mone and Botticelli.

Hours: Closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More Info: http://www.gardnermuseum.org/

 

 

INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART

This museum features cutting-edge contemporary paintings, sculptures, films, photography and performances. Located on Boston Harbor, the architecture of the museum’s new building is as famous as the art it houses.

Hours: Closed on Mondays, Thurs & Fri – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tues, Wed, Sat & Sun – 10 a.m. – 5p.m.

 

 

 

MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL

A museum at the site of the first Black public school and African meeting house; walking tour of historic Beacon Hill, center of the 19th Century abolitionist movement

Hours: Open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

More info: http://maah.org