Why Boston should be on your Bucket List
Here's everything you need to know about Boston and its must do experiences!
Boston is a year-round destination on the East coast of the USA offering unique experiences to visitors each season. Whether you’re interested in history, sports or adventure or just want to explore the food culture, Boston has something special for every kind of traveller. It is the birth place of America and holds so much history of colonial and revolutionary era so you’ll find a lot of iconic places to visit here.
For sports enthusiasts, there is Fenway Park –home of the Red Sox, TD Gardens – Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins, and The Gillette Stadium- home of the New England Patriot. When it comes to dining, Boston offers a wide array of options, from fine dining to food markets such as Boston Public Market, Eataly, Timeout Market Boston.
Boston is just a short flight away from the UK with JetBlue offering direct flights from London Heathrow and London Gatwick with fares starting from as low as £260. If you’re planning to visit Boston any time soon, read on to discover best place to visit and must-do activities in the city.
Freedom Trail
Explore Boston’s past with this iconic trail as you follow the red markers and self-guide yourself along the 2.5-mile trail visiting 16 of the most important historic sites including Old Granary Burying Ground King's Chapel Burying Ground, Old South Meeting House, and the Old State House. Or if you prefer a guided tour, you can even opt for a guide dressed in historic costume to learn about the historic tales.
Harvard Campus Tour
Head to Harvard information centre to take a free campus walking tour of Harvard guided by a student and find out its history, local lore and what it’s like to study here. Explore the vast campus and its facilities whilst hearing about iconic figures who have studied here over the years. You can also visit the Harvard store and grab a hoodie to take back home a souvenir!
The Embrace
A bronze sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas was installed in Boston in January 2023 to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. This stunning artwork depicts four intertwined arms, representing the hug they shared after Martin Luther was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. The Embrace is a beautiful piece of art that celebrates the strong links with Martin Luther King Jr and his family share with Boston and is a sight not to be missed!
The Tall Ship
Docked at Pier One, this 245-feet long ship houses a bar and oyster bar alongside the food trucks aplenty. Sip a cocktail whilst looking out over the sparkling waters lapping at the Boston skyline with the sun shining brightly and a DJ playing music in the background. You can even reserve a private seating area; there are picnic tables available where you can grab a bite from one of the food trucks or play a game of giant Jenga.
Salem
Go on a sightseeing trip of Salem just 30 minutes’ drive away and explore its interesting witch history. You can either take the bus or hire a car, or even take a ferry from Boston directly to Salem which takes just 50 minutes. Salem is an intriguing coastal town that can be visited at any time of year, but October and Halloween will get you a series of parades, events and lots of ghostly happenings.
New England
Boston is a gateway to New England with its 6 states right on its doorstep where you can enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures, beautiful scenery, cider farms as well as activities like hiking, biking, zipline, canoeing and kayaking. If visiting in winter, make the most of snow conditions and indulge in winter sports like dog-sledding, snowshoeing, snowboarding and skiing.
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