- Our list of the best things to do in Boston, Massachusetts, features the top 772 nearby activities — including 344 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Boston, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
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Historical sites headline a trolley tour and a 45-minute harbor cruise affords sweeping views of the city
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Emerson College is a private coeducational university that features a highly extensive film program. The location's Engagement Game Lab conducts research on the effects of video games on civic engagement.
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The Berklee College of Music offers undergraduate, graduate, and summer programs for those interested in dedicating their lives to music. The location also hosts musical performances from artists like Jarabe De Palo.
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The Brighton Music Hall hosts performances from a wide variety of performers, including The Orwells, Electric Six, Rachael Yamagata, and Rival Sons. The performance venue's events also include also standup comedy performances.
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At the Franklin Park Zoo, guests will have the opportunity to see animals ranging from black swans to warthogs. The location also features a 10,000 square foot playground and various educational programs for both children and adults.
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Chinatown of Los Angeles is both a low-income residential area and a commercial center with restaurants, shops, and art galleries for local Asian communities. The location features numerous small grocery stories and Vietnamese-style bazaars.
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South Boston is an area which contains both housing and commercial areas. Events of interest that take place there include the Saint Patrick's Day parade, while local landmark Castle Island is also of note.
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Opening in February 1926, the Orpheum Theater is a vintage era theatre with a stylized interior that hosts live performances in an intimate setting. Entertainment identities such as Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder have performed here.
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The House of Blues is a recognized chain of venues located throughout the United States. Renowned for having high standard live entertainment, the venue also serves as a bar and restaurant.
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Kenmore Square is a public space, featuring bars and restaurants, close to Fenway Park and Boston University. It is frequented by students and sports fans, and features a recognizable local landmark, the Citgo sign.