Back Bay West Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Fenway Park
Catch an event at Fenway Park during your trip to Boston. Attend a baseball game in this walkable area.
Harvard University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Harvard University, a top university in Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Boston Common
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Boston Common, a popular green space in Boston. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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
Take the family to visit the sea creatures at New England Aquarium, and learn why this is a favourite attraction in Boston. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Copley Square
You can learn about the local history of Boston during your trip to a well-known site such as Copley Square. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay West
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Northeastern University
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Harvard Square
- Boston University
- Boston Harbor
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Encore Boston Harbor
- Boston College
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Hynes Convention Center
- Salem Witch Museum
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- The Freedom Trail
- Boston Museum of Fine Arts
- Children's Hospital Boston
- Tufts University
- Museum of Science
- Quincy Market
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Long Wharf