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Top things to do in Boston

17 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

USS Constitution
Landmark4.5

USS Constitution

2,495 reviews · Charlestown

USS Constitution, 'Old Ironsides', is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat, a three-masted wooden frigate launched in 1797 and undefeated in battle.

The Paul Revere House

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What is the most visited attraction in Boston?

USS Constitution draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Boston, with 2,495 of them, rated 4.5 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Boston do visitors rate highest?

Boston Crime Tour holds the highest rating in Boston among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 5.0 out of 5 from 76 reviews. It is less busy than USS Constitution, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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The Paul Revere House

1,489 reviews · North End

The Paul Revere House, in Boston's historic North End, is the oldest remaining building in downtown Boston, a small, dark-timbered colonial home dating to around 1680, and the residence of patriot Paul Revere at the time of his famous 'midnight ride' in 1775 to warn that the Bri

Improv Asylum
Entertainment4.5

Improv Asylum

248 reviews · North End

Laugh-out-loud improv comedy in Boston's North End, featuring interactive shows and talented performers.

USS Cassin Young
Museum4.5

USS Cassin Young

172 reviews · Charlestown

A historic Fletcher-class destroyer museum ship docked at the Charlestown Navy Yard, offering a glimpse into WWII naval life.

Sight
Sight3.5

Rooftop At The Envoy

124 reviews · Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront

Rooftop bar and lounge at The Envoy Hotel in Boston's Seaport District, offering skyline views and craft cocktails.

Nichols House Museum
Museum4.5

Nichols House Museum

79 reviews · Dorchester / Roxbury / Mattapan

Historic 19th-century Beacon Hill home offering guided tours of original furnishings and gardens, showcasing early 20th-century Boston life.

Landmark
Landmark5

Boston Crime Tour

76 reviews · Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront

Explore Boston's notorious criminal past on a guided walking tour through the Seaport District, visiting sites of infamous gangland activities and historic crime scenes.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood4.5

Fan Pier

56 reviews · Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront

A vibrant waterfront neighborhood in Boston's Seaport District, known for modern architecture, parks, and scenic harbor views.

Museum
Museum4.5

Otis House

54 reviews · West End

Historic 1796 Federal-style mansion in Boston's West End, showcasing early American decorative arts and the life of a wealthy merchant family.

Museum
Museum4.5

Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital

45 reviews

Explore the history of medical innovation at this museum on the campus of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Landmark
Landmark4

George Washington Statue

40 reviews

An iconic bronze statue of America's first president in Boston's historic Public Garden.

The Vilna Shul
Religious site4.5

The Vilna Shul

35 reviews

Historic synagogue and Jewish heritage museum in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, offering guided tours and cultural events.

Landmark
Landmark4

Tortoise and Hare

24 reviews

A whimsical public sculpture of a tortoise and hare in Copley Square, inspired by Aesop's fable and popular for photos.

South Station
Sight3

South Station

19 reviews · Downtown

Historic train station in downtown Boston, blending Beaux-Arts architecture with modern transit connections.

Massachusetts Korean War Memorial
Landmark5

Massachusetts Korean War Memorial

16 reviews · Charlestown

A solemn granite memorial in Charlestown honoring Massachusetts veterans of the Korean War, featuring a contemplative statue and engraved names.

Landmark
Landmark5

Context

16 reviews · North End

A historic marker in Boston's North End, commemorating the site of the Boston Massacre.

Historic site
Historic site

Boston Historic District

A collection of historic buildings and sites reflecting early history in Boston, Georgia, offering a glimpse into 19th-century Southern life.