Best places in Boston, United States to visit (UPDATED March, 2024)

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 1.1K places in the city.

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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) (~0.8 km from centre)

Citizens Opera House

Performing arts theater

Opulent, domed theater hosting touring Broadway shows & Boston Ballet performances.

4.80 (4.2K reviews) (~0.22 km from centre)

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) (~1.51 km from centre)

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) (~1.6 km from centre)

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) (~0.92 km from centre)

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) (~1.92 km from centre)

Galleria Umberto

Pizza restaurant

Cash-only longtimer with a counter selling Sicilian-style pizza & Italian eats until they sell out.

$ $$$

4.80 (1K reviews) (~1.05 km from centre)

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) (~0.76 km from centre)

The New England Holocaust Memorial

Memorial park

Holocaust memorial with 6 illuminated glass towers symbolically etched with 6 million numbers.

4.80 (878 reviews) (~0.7 km from centre)

Fan Pier Park

Park

Manicured & landscaped walk on the marina with grassy seating areas, benches, tables & fire pits.

4.80 (873 reviews) (~1.17 km from centre)

Phin Coffee House

Coffee shop

Relaxed Vietnamese cafe offering banh mi, sandwiches, and baked goods, plus specialty coffee.

$$ $$

4.90 (425 reviews) (~0.38 km from centre)

Boston Common

City park

Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.

4.70 (33.8K reviews) (~0.43 km from centre)

Museum of Science

Museum

Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.

4.70 (19.9K reviews) (~1.61 km from centre)

Boston Children's Museum

Children's museum

Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers.

4.70 (5.5K reviews) (~0.97 km from centre)

The Kensington

Apartment rental agency

👍👍 Have had a great time at the Kensington. Amazing staff and really close to many good places to eat downtown. Very close to the park which is nice. Common places at the Kensington are always clean and amenities are great. Maintenance staff is incredible. They will even come during the early hours of...

4.90 (391 reviews) (~0.46 km from centre)

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

Park

This popular city park featuring a play area, gardens & views of the water hosts many events.

4.70 (3.6K reviews) (~0.96 km from centre)

Cafe Bonjour

French restaurant

Casual eatery for brunch classics such as avocado toast, crepes and eggs, plus sandwiches and coffee.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~0.13 km from centre)

Jonquils Cafe and Bakery

Coffee shop

Playful patisserie in a stylish space offering specialty coffees & teas, plus cakes & snacks.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~1.4 km from centre)

Mamma Maria

Italian restaurant

Refined Italian menu with a focus on local ingredients, served in a romantic townhouse.

$$$ $

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~1.12 km from centre)

Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant

American restaurant

Compact eatery dishing up American and Italian staples for breakfast and lunch, plus some Brazilian dishes.

$ $$$

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~1.26 km from centre)

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