As part of Harvard University and established in 1872, the Arnold Arboretum is the oldest public arboretum in North America. A vast collection of trees, vines, shrubs, and flowers extend over 265 acres of land and contain over 1.3 million plant specimens.[Learn more]
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Located in center of the city, The Boston Common is a public park that dates back to 1634, making it the oldest park in the United States.[Learn more]
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Made up of about 34 islands and peninsulas, ranging in size from 1 to 274 acres that lie within the Boston Harbor, each land mass offers a unique vantage point and experience.[Learn more]
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Established in 1837 by Horace Gray, Boston Public Garden is 24 acres of lush green botany in the heart of Boston. One of the best Boston attractions, the gardens have inspired many great American poets and writers, making appearances in their works[Learn more]
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The Battle of Bunker Hill, the first major battle of the American Revolution, is marked by the Bunker Hill Monument which stands 221 feet tall.[Learn more]
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The oldest and most storied stadium in Major League Baseball is Boston's Fenway Park. Much of the stadium remains the way it was when it opened on April 20, 1912.[Learn more]
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Located within the eponymous public space is the Franklin Park Zoo. The zoo has 220 different species on display throughout nine main exhibit areas.[Learn more]
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If immersing yourself in American history is what you came to Boston for, look no further than the Freedom Trail. The trail consists of a 2.5 walk that leads to 16 historically significant sites.[Learn more]
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Originally opened on July 4, 1876 in Boston's Copley Square, The Museum of Fine Arts Boston initially held around 5,600 pieces of art. By 1909 the museum moved to Huntington Avenue where the museum's art collection grew to nearly 450,000 works.[Learn more]
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The New England Aquarium is a prominent fixture on the city's waterfront, and a popular attraction for visitors young and old. The aquarium houses 20,000 animals from 600 species.[Learn more]
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The New England Holocaust Memorial is a chilling reminder of one of the most atrocious acts in human history. It was dedicated in October of 1995 as a way to encourage reflection and to foster unity for all affected by this period in time.[Learn more]
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The home of American hero Paul Revere rests on a quiet corner in Boston's North End. The house today is a museum, offering tours of the original three-story house, which was built in 1680.[Learn more]
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Atop the skyscraping Prudential Center is Boston's Skywalk Observatory. This vantage-point offers a rare 360-degree panorama of Boston, the bay, and beyond. While you're there, check out the Antenna Audio Tour of the city's landmarks.[Learn more]
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Founded in 1881 by Henry Lee Higginson, the Boston Symphony Orchestra plays the majority of its concert's in Boston's Symphony Hall and in the summer changes venues and performs at the Tanglewood Music Center.[Learn more]
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