Assembly Square Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
Rich with history, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Somerville. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event 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, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.
Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
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Other neighbourhoods around Assembly Square
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.
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.
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.
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.
East Boston
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in East Boston. Spend some time visiting top spots like East Boston Memorial Stadium, and catch the metro at Maverick Station or Airport Station to see more of the area.
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.
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Northeastern University
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Harvard Square
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Encore Boston Harbor
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Hynes Convention Center
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- The Freedom Trail
- Salem Witch Museum
- Newbury Street
- Museum of Science
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Berklee College of Music