Things to do in Boston

Places worth knowing.

Every place connects back to the Boston Beautiful map, its neighborhood and related local stories.

Harvard Stadium
Sports Sports · Allston–Brighton

Harvard Stadium

A pioneering concrete stadium and longtime home of Harvard football, located on the Boston side of the Charles River in Allston.

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Agganis Arena
Sports Sports · Allston–Brighton

Agganis Arena

Boston University’s multipurpose arena hosts Terrier hockey, concerts, family entertainment, and special events along Commonwealth Avenue.

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The TRACK at New Balance
Sports Sports · Allston–Brighton

The TRACK at New Balance

A world-class indoor track and multi-sport venue at Boston Landing, hosting major meets, competitions, community events, and high-performance training.

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Newbury Street
Shopping Shopping · Back Bay

Newbury Street

Boston’s signature shopping street mixes brownstone architecture with boutiques, galleries, restaurants, cafés, and national brands across eight walkable Back Bay blocks.

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Commonwealth Avenue Mall
Parks & Outdoors Parks & Outdoors · Back Bay

Commonwealth Avenue Mall

A tree-lined green promenade running through Back Bay’s grand brownstone blocks, dotted with statues and benches and connected to the Public Garden.

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Copley Square
Landmark & History Landmarks & History · Back Bay

Copley Square

A defining Back Bay public square framed by Trinity Church, Boston Public Library, and modern towers, with frequent markets, events, and Boston Marathon connections.

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Prudential Center
Shopping Shopping · Back Bay

Prudential Center

The Back Bay complex known as the Pru combines shopping, dining, offices, indoor passages, and visitor attractions in one of Boston’s busiest mixed-use destinations.

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View Boston
Landmark & History Landmarks & History · Back Bay

View Boston

A high-rise observation experience atop the Prudential Tower with indoor and outdoor skyline views, interactive exhibits, and a sweeping perspective on Greater Boston.

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The Lawn on D
Events Events · Seaport

The Lawn on D

A seasonal outdoor gathering space beside the convention center with games, swings, food, drinks, live programming, and a casual neighborhood-festival atmosphere.

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