Highlights
Fenway Park
Witness the amazing atmosphere of Fenway Park whilst watching the world-famous Boston Red Sox at the nation’s most celebrated ballpark. Opened in 1912, it is also the oldest operating baseball ground in the country, offering so much character and quirks, which can be experienced on a ballpark tour and is perfect for any sports fan! Catch a glimpse of the Green Monster, a 37ft high wall in left field that is the most famous feature at Fenway Park and a popular target for right-handed hitters who can score an easy home run.
Copley Square
Take a stroll around the famous Copley Square in Back Bay, where you will unearth a handful of historic buildings, such as the ornate French-Romanesque Trinity Church, a masterpiece designed by the architect, Henry Hobson Richardson. Just across the street is the classic Boston Public Library, dating from 1852. It is America’s first municipal library, boasting a magnificent façade and wonderful artworks. Stroll around the square further and discover a sculpture by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and murals by John Singer Sargent, it really is a splendid place to spend an afternoon sightseeing.
Freedom Trail
Discover Boston’s rich past on the fascinating Freedom Trail, which takes you around 16 historically significant sites on a two-and-a-half-mile tour. The trail is well-marked and easy to follow and will take you through the centre of Boston, from Boston Common to Bunker Hill Monument, and traces the events leading up to the War of Independence and the periods that followed.
Museums
Boston has a vast array of superb museums that are perfect for a day out. Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and learn about one of the first acts of rebellions against the British crown, which eventually led to the War of Independence, or take a trip to the Institute of Contemporary Art, where you will discover Boston’s flourishing contemporary art scene – even the building is a work of art. The Museum of Science has over 600 interactive exhibits, including the world’s largest lightning-bolt generator, an impressive dinosaur exhibit, a full-scale space capsule and much more! It’s the perfect family day out!
Boston Common
Retreat to the marvellous 50-acre Boston Common, a lush green park, crisscrossed with walking paths and dotted with wonderful monuments. It is steeped in history, including being a campground for British troops during the Revolutionary War and as a field for grazing cattle until the 1830s. Today, the park serves as a destination for sunbathers, picnickers and theatre performances of Shakespeare on the Common in the summer months, whilst in the winter, the Frog Pond serves as an excellent ice-skating rink. Whether you take a leisurely stroll or a guided tour, you will not be disappointed with this green paradise.