Boston attractions

Whether you’re looking for a crash course in American history on the USS Constitution or a whale-watching adventure, Boston Harbor has no shortage of opportunities for you to get out onto the water.

From luxury catamarans to genuine naval ships of old, keep your eyes peeled for leaping dolphins and your ears open for tidbits about the early days of the Great American Experiment.

You may not know the exact history, but there’s no doubt you’ve heard of one of the pivotal moments of the American Revolution: the Boston Tea Party.

Learn how America’s forefathers defied British rule over 240 years ago, at the very harbor where the proverbial herb went down. From interactive exhibits to full-scale replicas of two 18th-century ships, you'll enjoy the visit no matter your cup of tea.

Explore the wonders of the ocean without ever leaving dry land! The New England Aquarium is home to some of the cutest, wackiest and most impressive marine creatures, including turtles, seals, octopi, jellyfish, sea lions, penguins, and even a green anaconda!

Drink in the sights of the aquarium’s 200,000-gallon giant ocean exhibit that recreates the depths below for our fishy friends, stroke the beautiful stingrays and enjoy a series of IMAX nature documentaries to learn more about the marvels of nature.

When time is of the essence, it’s wicked smaht to make the most of every minute in a new city. That’s where the Boston Explorer Pass – covering admission to many of the city’s greatest attractions and tours – is worth its weight in gold (well, a little more than its weight, given… you know).

The pass includes the New England Aquarium, Fenway Park, the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the CityView Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Sightseeing Tour, the Skywalk Observatory, the Freedom Trail Walking Tour and many more.