Medical Center Area Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
A world-renowned private collection of art and cultural treasures awaits at this lavish yet homely museum.
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 Medical Center Area
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
Roxbury
Get to know Roxbury and its many features like its museums and cafes. You might want to explore sights like Samuel Adams Brewery and Franklin Park Zoo, and you can jump on the metro at Jackson Square Station or Stony Brook Station to get around the city.
South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
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.
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.
Allston
Spend some time visiting places like Brighton Music Hall while getting to know Allston, and be sure to check out the stunning river views. You can hop aboard the metro at Harvard Av. Station or Packards Corner Station to see more of the area.
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Longwood Medical Area
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Joslin Diabetes Center
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Northeastern University
- Gillette Stadium
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Harvard Square
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Encore Boston Harbor
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Hynes Convention Center