Downtown Crossing Travel Guide
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Old South Meeting House
You can study the exhibits at Old South Meeting House, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Granary Burying Ground
Find out about the history of Boston when you take a trip to Granary Burying Ground. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
Benjamin Franklin Statue
You can learn about the history of Boston with a trip to Benjamin Franklin Statue. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
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.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Crossing
Downtown Boston
Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.
Boston Financial District
Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.
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.
Government Center
If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Boston Public Market and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.
Theatre District
If you're spending time in Theatre District, you might enjoy attractions like Colonial Theatre and Boston Opera House. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Boylston 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.
- Granary Burying Ground
- Province House Steps
- Boston Irish Famine Memorial
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- Boston Common
- Copley Square
- New England Aquarium
- Boston University
- Northeastern University
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Encore Boston Harbor
- Harvard Square
- Boston College
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Newbury Street
- Hynes Convention Center
- Museum of Science