List of tourist attractions in Boston
Boston has many sights for visitors. Here is a short, easy-to-understand guide to popular tourist attractions. Note: Some sites appear on multiple lists.
- Freedom Trail – a 2.5-mile walk that connects 16 historic sites around downtown Boston.
- Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market – a lively historic square with shops, food, and street performances.
- Boston Common and Public Garden – the city’s oldest park and a beautiful public garden with pleasant paths and a swan boat ride.
- Fenway Park – the famous home of the Boston Red Sox, with tour options available.
- New England Aquarium – a large public aquarium with an impressive main tank and a penguin exhibit.
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston – a big museum with art from around the world.
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum – a unique house museum with art, a garden, and a charming atmosphere.
- USS Constitution Museum and Charlestown Navy Yard – learn about the old warship USS Constitution and early American history.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum – interactive exhibits about the 1773 protest that helped start the American Revolution.
- Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) – modern art with striking views of the harbor.
- Boston Public Library – a grand, historic library with beautiful spaces to explore.
- Paul Revere House – the home of the famous patriot, offering a glimpse into colonial Boston.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 18:15 (CET).