Things to do

This city is full of history, architecture, culture, and sites to see throughout all 4 seasons.

*Some museums offer free or discounted entry on certain evenings/days

Boston Public Library
John F. Kennedy Library & Museum
Trinity Church
Citgo Sign
Faneuil Hall
Boston Massacre Site
USS Constitution
Charlestown Navy Yard
Bunker Hill Monument
Harvard Square
Paul Revere House
Old City Hall
Chinatown Gate
Old State House
John Hancock Tower
Harvard University
MIT
Berklee College of Music
University of Massachusetts
Mass Ave.
Holocaust Memorial
Back Bay Mansions: Probably my favorite thing to walk around and see
Beacon Hill: Another area with gorgeous architecture
Boston University and Coit Observatory
Castle Island: Around South Boston and known for the beaches and running trails
Copley Square and Copley Place
Boston Tea Party Site
Kenmore Square

Boston Common: Beautiful area to walk along and see Boston's best architecture
Public Garden
Charles River Esplanade
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Franklin Park Zoo
New England Aquarium
Emerald Necklace
Freedom Trail
Frog Pond

Fenway Park: Home to the Boston Red Sox
TD Garden: Home to the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins
Gillette Stadium: Home to the New England Patriots and New England Revolution

Sam Adams Brewery: Take a tour of the facility and have a tasting afterwards
Walking Tours: With all the history in this city, taking a walking tour is a great way to get to know some historic facts and sites
Walk the Freedom Trail: The trail is 2.5 miles and is full of history
Concerts: There are free concerts each summer along the Charles River
Picnic in the Boston Common
Take a famous Boston Duck Tour: A tour that goes from land to water--all in the same vehicle
Visit Cambridge for the day
Tour some of the famous colleges and universities: MIT, Harvard, Boston University, etc...
Take a boat around the harbor
Visit the theatre or symphony orchestra
Opera: There is the Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Opera House, Symphony Hall, Boston Philharmonic, and a few other venues
See a lecture or reading at one of the local universities or colleges
Nightlife: Boston's nightlife scene is not quite as lively as some other larger cities. Bars and clubs close around 2AM leaving little time to be out and about. Kenmore Square is a good area to find some bars and places to go out, along with a few areas around the downtown area.

Newbury Street: Gorgeous area with tons of shops, boutiques, and cafes that sit inside the colorful buildings and townhouses along the street
Quincy Market: Tons of kiosks, bars, restaurants, shops, and places to explore during the holiday season
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
The Haymarket: An open-air farmers market open on the weekends
Shops at Prudential Center
Copley Place
South End: Lots of eclectic shops and interesting galleries
Beacon Hill: Along the picturesque Charles Street
Downtown Crossing
Harvard Square: Boutiques, bookstores, local shops, and other quirky places to check out