Riverside Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Harvard Square
With a visit to Harvard Square, a favourite shopping spot in Cambridge, you can browse for souvenirs. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Wheeler Park
Explore the great outdoors at Wheeler Park, a lovely green space in Cambridge. Stroll along the riverfront 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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brighton
Get to know Brighton and its many features like its live music and art galleries. You might want to explore sights like Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Alumni Stadium, and you can jump on the metro at Chiswick Rd. Station or Sutherland Rd. Station to get around 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.
- Harvard Square
- Oberon
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Northeastern University
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- 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