Back Bay East Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
Boston Marathon Finish Line
You can take time to visit Boston Marathon Finish Line during your travels to Boston. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Boston Public Library
Boston Public Library is just one of the places to see in Boston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
John Hancock Tower
You can learn about the history of Boston with a trip to John Hancock Tower. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Old South Church
You can find out about the history of Boston with a visit to Old South Church. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Trinity Church Boston
You can find out about the history of Boston with a stop at Trinity Church Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square
Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)
Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail
Top hotels in Back Bay East
The Newbury Boston
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
The Lenox Hotel Boston
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Raffles Boston
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Seaport Hotel Boston
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay East
Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.
Bay Village
While you're in Bay Village, take in top sights like Charles Playhouse and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center 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 Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
Chinatown
Theatres and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy in Chinatown, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Chinatown Station.
South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.