What to do in Massachusetts

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Surf Drive Beach featuring a beach
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Theatre District which includes night scenes, a high-rise building and a city


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Downtown Boston showing a city and night scenes as well as a small group of people

Downtown Boston

4.5/5(193 area reviews)

Densely packed with highrise buildings, this area boasts landmarks like Custom House Tower and is close to Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, and the Old State House. Find headquarters of major banks, hotels, and investment firms here.

Downtown Boston
Seaport District featuring a high-rise building, a river or creek and a city

Seaport District

4.5/5(64 area reviews)

Experience a transformed industrial area with office towers, innovation labs, and 78 restaurants. Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art and easily access Downtown Boston via the Evelyn Moakley Bridge.

Seaport District
Back Bay featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Back Bay

4.5/5(271 area reviews)

Victorian brownstone homes and cultural institutions like the Boston Public Library define this area. Shop at Newbury Street, Prudential Center, and Copley Place, or explore sights like Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower.

Back Bay
Beacon Hill which includes landscape views

Beacon Hill

5/5(1 area review)

Historic Federal-style rowhouses, gaslit streets, and brick sidewalks create a charming atmosphere. Explore the Boston African American National Historic Site, shop on Charles Street, and easily access MBTA stations.

Beacon Hill
Nantucket which includes boating, a marina and a bay or harbour

Nantucket Town

5/5(2 area reviews)

Discover the charm of Nantucket, a historic New England seaport town, with its museums like the Nantucket Whaling Museum and picturesque landscapes. Enjoy local shops, restaurants, and explore key localities such as Surfside and Siasconset.

Nantucket Town
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North End

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Indulge in Italian cuisine at numerous restaurants and bakeries, explore historic sites like Old North Church and Paul Revere House, and enjoy performances at NEMPAC and Improv Asylum Theater. Easily accessible via MBTA lines, buses, and ferries.

North End

 

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