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Port of Boston, Massachusetts – Things To Do

Best things to do near Port of Boston, Massachusetts — attractions, dining, and day trips before or after your cruise.

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Boston is a city rich in American history, especially as it relates to the American Revolution in the late 1700s. There are so many sights to see and things to do that you could spend a week in Boston and still not see it all. Before or after your cruise departing in Boston, make sure to check out these local attractions!


☕ Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Site of the Boston Tea Party

Enjoy an interactive experience recounting the fascinating history of the beginnings of the United States at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Explore a replica of an early ship and you might even get a chance to throw some tea in the harbor — just like the original Boston Tea Party!

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🚃 Take a Trolley Tour

Boston Trolley Tour

Navigating downtown Boston on your own can be tricky with its many narrow one-way streets — a narrated hop-on-hop-off trolley tour is the perfect solution. Get a great overview of the city and jump off wherever you'd like to explore further — popular stops include the Old North Church, the Old State House, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace for shopping and a bite to eat.

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🖼️ Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston hosts one of the oldest and finest art collections in the United States. Especially impressive is the Art of the Americas wing — 53 galleries of Pre-Columbian art alongside masterpieces by Monet, Manet, Renoir, and Rembrandt.

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🌸 Boston Public Garden & Boston Common

Boston Public Gardens

A twin treat — the Boston Public Garden and adjacent Boston Common sit side by side in the heart of the city.

🌷 Boston Public Garden

One of the first botanical gardens to open to the public (1837), featuring gorgeous plants, trees, and flowers — plus famous lagoon cruises on the iconic Swan Boats.

🗺️ Boston Common

The oldest park in America and the starting point of the famous Freedom Trail — a 2.5-mile walking route through 16 historically significant sites.


⚾ Fenway Park

Fenway Park Boston

Home of the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park is the oldest baseball stadium in the United States — built in 1912. Centrally located downtown and intimate in size, you feel like you're right in the game no matter where your seats are. Take a one-hour guided walking tour to see behind the scenes of where baseball legends played.

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🍕 The North End

The North End Boston

Boston's oldest and most storied neighborhood, The North End is also the city's beloved Italian quarter — full of history and culinary delights.

🏠 Paul Revere's House

Walk the cobblestone streets to visit the historic home of American Revolutionary hero Paul Revere.

⚰️ Copp's Hill Burying Ground

The oldest burying ground in Boston, dating all the way back to 1659.

🚶 Harborwalk & the cannoli

Stroll miles of parks, seating areas, cafés, and restaurants along the Harborwalk. And whatever you do — getting a cannoli from one of the North End's legendary Italian bakeries is an absolute must!


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