Best places in Boston

Discover the best places in Boston, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 2.3K places in the city.

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Fenway Park
Stadium
Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.
4.80 (37.6K reviews)
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Public Garden
City park
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.
4.80 (16.4K reviews)
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Art museum
Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American.
4.80 (16.2K reviews)
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Cafe Weekend
Lunch restaurant
$$ $$
4.90 (757 reviews)
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Citizens Opera House
Performing arts theater
Opulent, domed theater hosting touring Broadway shows & Boston Ballet performances.
4.80 (4.2K reviews)
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Charles River Esplanade
Park
This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city.
4.80 (4K reviews)
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Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Arboretum
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
4.80 (3.9K reviews)
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Symphony Hall
Concert hall
Shoebox-shaped concert hall with premier acoustics that's home to the Boston Pops Orchestra.
4.80 (2.9K reviews)
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Boston Public Library - Central Library
Public library
Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.
4.80 (2.4K reviews)
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Lynx Fitness Club
Gym
😐 A pretty decent gym. It won't blow you away but its one of the better ones in Boston. However, despite them following the rules and implementing numerous protocols to keep the gym clean and safe, they are being shut down by the Mayor again. Unfortunately, it appears the owners, like many of the me...
4.90 (497 reviews)
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USS Constitution
Museum
👍👍 It was totally free to get in which was a huge surprise! You have to go through a medal detector and then you get full reign to walk all over the ship. You can look around all three stories front to back. The amount of "hands on experience" you get on the boat is awesome. This would be a great tour...
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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Galleria Umberto
Pizza restaurant
Cash-only longtimer with a counter selling Sicilian-style pizza & Italian eats until they sell out.
$ $$$
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Make Way for Ducklings
Sculpture
A mother mallard & her ducklings, sculpted in bronze by Nancy Schön & a park landmark since 1987.
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Catholic church
👍👍 We traveled from Ohio to Boston Children’s to have my sons brain surgery. My mom found this Catholic Church walking distance from BCH on yelp. They welcomed my mom and sister with open arms, prayed for my son, talked to my family for along time and gave us candles to take home. We were told of the m...
4.90 (433 reviews)
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The New England Holocaust Memorial
Memorial park
Holocaust memorial with 6 illuminated glass towers symbolically etched with 6 million numbers.
4.80 (878 reviews)
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Fan Pier Park
Park
Manicured & landscaped walk on the marina with grassy seating areas, benches, tables & fire pits.
4.80 (873 reviews)
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Phin Coffee House
Coffee shop
Relaxed Vietnamese cafe offering banh mi, sandwiches, and baked goods, plus specialty coffee.
$$ $$
4.90 (425 reviews)
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Boston Common
City park
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.
4.70 (33.8K reviews)
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Deer Island
Park
This historic park offers miles of trails, picnicking & tours of its wastewater treatment plant.
4.80 (805 reviews)
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Boston National Historical Park- Charlestown Navy Yard
Historical place
The 43-acre park with 2 visitor centers offers ranger-guided tours & talks about the city's history.
4.70 (10.4K reviews)
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