Popular places to visit
Cambridgeside Galleria
You can do some window-shopping at Cambridgeside Galleria during your visit to Cambridge. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Odyssey Boston Premier Elegant Dinner Cruise
Boston Freedom Trail Daily Walking Tour
Top hotels in East Cambridge
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Other neighbourhoods around East Cambridge
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.
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
Charlestown
Noted for its waterfront views and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Charlestown. Top attractions like Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Community College Station or Sullivan Station to see more of the city.
Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Boston Common or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
Government Center
If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Faneuil Hall Marketplace or Boston City Hall Plaza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.
North End
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by New England Aquarium or Boston Harbor while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.
- Cambridgeside Galleria
- Charles Hayden Planetarium
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- New England Aquarium
- Boston Common
- Copley Square
- Harvard Square
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Boston Harbor
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Boston Museum of Fine Arts
- Copley Place
- The Freedom Trail
- Museum of Science
- Quincy Market
- The Shops at Prudential Center