Porter Square, MA
Popular places to visit
Fenway Park
Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States has been the stage for centuries of drama. These days it’s the perfect place to unwind.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
Things to do
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston
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Other neighborhoods around Porter Square
Allston
Travelers choose Allston for its beautiful river views. Hop aboard the metro at Harvard Av. Station or Packards Corner Station and check out top sights like Brighton Music Hall.
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.
Charlestown
Noted for its waterfront views and historic sites, there's plenty to explore in Charlestown. Top attractions like Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Community College Station or Sullivan Station to see more of the city.
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums, and historic 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.
Brighton
Brighton is well-liked for its live music and art galleries. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Alumni Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chiswick Rd. Station or Sutherland Rd. Station to get around.
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travelers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
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- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- TD Garden
- Boston Common
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Northeastern University
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Boston University
- Harvard Square
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Boston Harbor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Encore Boston Harbor
- Boston College
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- The Freedom Trail
- Hynes Convention Center
- Salem Witch Museum
- Copley Place
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Boston Museum of Fine Arts
- Newbury Street
- Children's Hospital Boston
- Tufts University
- Museum of Science
- Quincy Market
- Revere Beach
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Witch House
- Long Wharf