Highlands
Popular places to visit
Fenway Park
Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States has been the stage for centuries of drama. These days it’s the perfect place to unwind.
Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Things to do
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
Odyssey Boston Premier Elegant Dinner Cruise
Highlands Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Brighton
Brighton is well-liked for its live music and art galleries. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Alumni Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chiswick Rd. Station or Sutherland Rd. Station to get around.
Allston
Travelers choose Allston for its beautiful river views. Hop aboard the metro at Harvard Av. Station or Packards Corner Station and check out top sights like Brighton Music Hall.
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
MIT
While you're in MIT, take in top sights like MIT Museum and jump on the metro at Kendall-MIT Station to see more of the city.
Jamaica Plain
Check out the breweries while you're in Jamaica Plain. Hop on the metro at Green Street Station and Heath Street Station to see top sights like Arnold Arboretum and The Footlight Club.
Roxbury
Get to know Roxbury and its many features like its museums and cafes. You might want to explore sights like Samuel Adams Brewery and Franklin Park Zoo, and you can jump on the metro at Jackson Square Station or Stony Brook Station to get around the city.
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- TD Garden
- New England Aquarium
- Boston Common
- Copley Square
- Harvard Square
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Boston Harbor
- Encore Boston Harbor
- Boston College
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Hynes Convention Center
- Boston Museum of Fine Arts
- The Freedom Trail
- Children's Hospital Boston
- Newbury Street
- Museum of Science
- Quincy Market
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Revere Beach
- Berklee College of Music
- Long Wharf