Back Bay West Travel Guide
Boston
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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 fascinating museums.
Boston Common
After visiting Boston Common, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boston. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
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.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Back Bay West
citizenM Boston Back Bay
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
citizenM Boston North Station
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
The Dagny Boston
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Seaport Hotel Boston
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
The Revolution Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
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.
Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.
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.
Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.
South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.
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.
Back Bay West Travel Guide
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Northeastern University
- Boston University
- Harvard Square
- Encore Boston Harbor
- Boston Harbor
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Boston College
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Children's Hospital Boston
- Hynes Convention Center
- Tufts University
- Boston Museum of Fine Arts
- Quincy Market
- Salem Witch Museum
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Boston Marathon Finish Line
- Nantasket Beach
- Museum of Science
