Kenwood Travel Blog

The Hub of the Universe. The Athens of America. These are big words for a mid-sized city. But Boston lives up to them. With its rich history, grand architecture and world-renowned academic and cultural institutions, the city retains and radiates the glory it has garnered over the last four centuries.

Here are just some of the very best things to do and see whilst in the great city of Boston!

Check Out the Street Performers at Faneuil Hall Marketplace – It’s the seat of American history and the site of one of America’s most famous shopping and dining experiences, Faneuil Hall Marketplace. For over 250 years, the marketplace has played an integral role in the life of Boston’s residents. So if you are ready to see, taste, and touch a true Boston experience, come to the historic and exciting Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Experience a festival every day! Faneuil Hall Marketplace features jugglers, clowns, magicians, mimes and musicians.

Walk the Freedom Trail – The Trail, marked by a red line covers two and a half centuries of America’s most significant past. You can take a self-guided tour or one of the many tours available through the National Park Service.

Visit the Museum of Fine Arts – With approximately 450,000 objects in the collection, there’s always something new on view. No general admission fee required.

Climb Bunker Hill Monument – Climb the 294 steps to the top of the Monument for great views of Boston.

Ride the Swan Boats – The Swan Boats driver paddles passengers around the Public Garden Lagoon for a 15-minute peaceful cruise. Local fees and charges apply.

Self-guided iPod Tours – Let your iPod be your tour guide in these FREE audio tours of Boston. Suggested tour itineraries can be downloaded from the official ‘city of Boston’ website.