This Italian neighborhood, Boston's oldest, is known for its wonderful restaurants and historic sights. Walk the cobblestone streets to take in the architecture and aromas of delicious food, and visit Paul Revere's house and the Old North Church while you're in the neighborhood.

This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.

Suggested duration

1-2 hours

Tour Boston Red Sox Ball Park or go to a game. We will update this page with games in late June and early July when they are released.

Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect escape from the bustle of the city.

Suggested duration

2-3 hours

A popular path for walkers, joggers, bladers and bicyclists, the Esplanade is also home to the Hatch Shell, where the Boston Pops holds its annual summer concerts.

A Venetian palace in the middle of Boston, Gardner's home is now a museum displaying her impressive, eclectic collection of European, American and Asian art, including sculpture, paintings, furniture, ceramics and textiles. Visitors can stroll or rest in a spectacular skylit courtyard filled with plants and flowers.

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Suggested duration

1-2 hours

Boston's chic shopping address mixes elegant boutiques with funky salons and trendy galleries.

Enjoy a sunset cruise in the Boston Harbor and get great views of some of the city's most important landmarks by booking this evening experience. Pass by the USS Constitution, with its evening cannon firing, along with the Old North Church and Historic Site and the Charlestown Navy Yard, to name a few. You also have the option to purchase drinks and snacks while on board.

Classic Harbor Line Boston

60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

The boat departs from Rowes Wharf, directly behind the Boston Harbor Hotel, located at (for GPS) 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston (02110). Check-in at Rowes Wharf is located in the Ferry Terminal, a climate controlled public space, located on the wharf only steps away from our dock. If guests are lost or running late, please call us at 617-951-2460.

Ages 6-99, max of 140 per group

Duration: 2h

Start time: Check availability

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Highlights

See the sunset from aboard a Boston Harbor cruise

Pass by some of the city’s most important historic sites

Bring your camera to capture great views of the city

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are available to purchase on board

Get transported back in time on this guided Boston walking tour through early US history. Stroll along Boston’s Freedom Trail, visiting its most famous landmarks and soaking up the history at places such as Faneuil Hall. Learn about New England’s colonial history and the drama of the American Revolution with the help of a guide.

Ages 5-99, max of 25 per group

Duration: 2h

Start time: Check availability

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Highlights

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a guide

Get up close to significant sites from American history

Learn more about colonial-era New England and the Revolutionary War

Get to know this important American city through its attractions

See Boston at your own pace on this trolley tour that allows you to hop on and hop off at nine stops along the route, providing a great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves. Trolleys run every 15-20 minutes from morning to early evening, so you never feel like you’re just waiting around for a ride. Upgrade to include a harbor cruise if you're visiting between May and October.

Ages 0-100

Duration: 2h

Start time: Check availability

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English

Highlights

Book ahead to reserve a spot on this Boston trolley tour

Listen to live commentary about the city during the ride

Start the adventure from any of the nine stops throughout the city

Explore Boston without being rushed along by a group

This tour is wheelchair accessible

Upgrade to include a Boston Harbor cruise

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is located on Boston’s historic Freedom Trail. It is a short walk from the State, Haymarket, and Government Center MBTA Stations.

Mon - Thr: 10 am – 7 pm

Fri - Sat: 10 am - 9pm

Sun: 11 am – 6 pm

* Holiday, restaurant & store hours may vary

On the National Register of Historic Places, the library opened in 1852 as the first free, publicly-supported municipal library in America.

Suggested duration

1-2 hours

Visit us at the Sam Adams Boston Brewery! Join one of our experiences to learn about the brew process of our R&D brewhouse or dive into exclusive barrel-aged beers paired with local cheese. Our Beer Garden and Taproom feature a constant rotation of limited-release beers and events like weekly trivia and live music.

Prudential Center, is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and is home to over 65 shops and eateries. Major retailers include Aritzia, Canada Goose, Eataly Boston, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sephora, Tesla, and the Under Armour Brand House. With over 60,000 visitors a day, Prudential Center is ranked among the top 5 shopping centers in the nation by Women’s Wear Daily. Prudential Center is home to Boston Duck Tours, and a wide assortment of amenities including a Boston Sports Club, a full-service U.S. Post Office, a Catholic chapel, and Zipcar. The Prudential Center features New England’s largest enclosed parking garage with over 4,000 spaces and direct access to all office buildings as well as Prudential Center. Prudential Center’s South Garden, a 1.3 acre open-air park located in the apex of the retail arcades and office buildings, provides a relaxing urban oasis complete with water features, a built-in stage for musical performances, and ample seating areas.

The Boston Public Market is an indoor, year-round marketplace featuring 35 New England artisans and food producers housed under one roof offering fresh foods, prepared meals, crafts, and specialty items. Residents and visitors alike can find seasonal, locally sourced food from Massachusetts and New England, including fresh produce, meat and poultry, eggs, dairy, seafood, baked goods, specialty items, crafts, and prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Everything sold at the Market is produced or originates in New England.

Neighborhood: Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront

This area has been expanding and becoming more and more popular, for good reason. Not surprisingly, the seaport district of South Boston is located beautifully along the water. The area is designed for easy strolling along the HarborWalk, and there are bars and restaurants for all ages and budgets. The Institute of Contemporary Art is located in this area in a contemporary building with an absolutely stunning deck overlooking the water. In the summer time there are Friday music concerts on the deck of the museum. Nearby, there are many green spaces to enjoy.

How to get there: Courthouse • 3 min walk

World Trade Center • 5 min walk

Best nearby Restaurants = 1,887 within 3 miles

Time Out Market Boston brings the best of the city under one roof right in the heart of The Fenway. The food and culture market showcases 15 eateries with food from some of Boston’s top chefs and restaurateurs, exciting craft cocktails and cultural experiences from local talent – all handpicked by Time Out Boston’s editorial team.

Time Out Market Boston is one of several markets that Time Out has launched globally. The hugely popular Time Out Market Lisbon opened in 2014, followed by Miami, New York and Boston in 2019 with highly-anticipated additions coming to Chicago, Montréal, Dubai, London-Waterloo, and Prague.

Time Out Market Boston is open daily;

Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Follow @TimeOutMarketBoston on Instagram for the latest updates.