Boston, USA (Point of interest)

With multiple performance and exhibition spaces, the Boston Center for the Arts is a destination for anyone who appreciates contemporary art. In the heart of the South End, it attracts artists, performers and audiences interested in all mediums and... Continue reading →

The central branch of the Boston Public Library is rich with sculpture, paintings and decorative details. Dramatic murals by celebrated 19th-century artists adorn the walls. The Back Bay building overlooks busy Copley Square and conceals a peaceful... Continue reading →

Learn about one of the first free African-American communities in the United States by taking the Black Heritage Trail. Examine the historical buildings that made up homes, businesses, schools and churches and set an example for the rest of the cou... Continue reading →

Buying tickets to a Red Sox game is nearly impossible, but the legendary ballpark is accessible year-round on a tour. Quirky and asymmetrical, it's the heart of the Fenway neighbourhood and one of the most beloved venues in American sport. Fenway ... Continue reading →

The 2.5-mile (4km) Freedom Trail, a red line on the sidewalk, connects 16 interesting sites associated with Boston's early history. Walking from Beacon Hill to Charlestown can take hours, but even visiting a couple of destinations makes a good intr... Continue reading →

A veteran on Boston's art scene, the Institute of Contemporary Art moved to its new home in 2006, a cantilevered building looming over Boston Harbour in the Seaport district. It focuses on film, video, music, performance and the visual arts. The I... Continue reading →

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, in the Fenway neighbourhood, houses its founder's exceptional collection of European and American art, artefacts and architectural details. The 1901 building, styled after an Italian Renaissance palace, surround... Continue reading →

Films, artefacts, documents and memorabilia create an unforgettable portrait of America's beloved 35th president. Located in Dorchester, 30 minutes south of downtown, the John F Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum was designed by I M Pei and enjo... Continue reading →

The Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity tells the fascinating story behind the woman who dedicated her life to trying to improve the lot of people everywhere. Chief among the exhibits is the Mapparium, built in 1935.... Continue reading →

Tucked away on Beacon Hill in a former house of worship and historic school, the Museum of African American History preserves the legacy of Boston's black community. Displays of artefacts, heirlooms, documents and photographs tell a little-known bu... Continue reading →

Eight thousand years' worth of masterpieces fill the Museum of Fine Arts in the Fenway neighbourhood. Collections range from Egyptian sculpture to contemporary photography, with especially notable Impressionist holdings. Construction of a new Ameri... Continue reading →

Hands-on and multimedia exhibits on subjects ranging from butterflies to electricity fill the Museum of Science. Focusing on one subject is a good, manageable way to begin exploring. Also on the premises, in Science Park, are a planetarium and thea... Continue reading →

One of the more important buildings on Boston's Freedom Trail, the Old North Church was the place where lanterns were hung to signal to Paul Revere that the British were coming, thus kicking off the American War of Independence. Built in 1723 as a... Continue reading →

The Old South Meeting House, a forum for public debate and revolution, is one of the more interesting historical landmarks in America. It is most famous for being the site of the intellectual beginnings of the American Revolution. At this site in ... Continue reading →

Iconic New England architect Charles Bulfinch designed the beautiful Beacon Hill mansion that later became the Otis House Museum. The informative guided tour of the 1796 Federal-style building tells the story of a family, a building and a changing ... Continue reading →