SoWa Art and Design District Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
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 SoWa Art and Design District
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Boston
South Boston is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Carson Beach and Flynn Cruiseport Boston are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Andrew Station or Broadway Station to get around.
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.
- Boston Medical Center
- SoWa Artists Guild
- Cathedral of the Holy Cross
- 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
- The Freedom Trail
- Hynes Convention Center
- Salem Witch Museum
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Newbury Street