Things to do in Boston (US)

Crowd levels and popular times for Boston : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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CambridgeSide (Shopping center)
100 Cambridgeside Pl
4.3

CambridgeSide is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

CambridgeSide is a place to shop, dine, indulge and relax. Nestled alongside the scenic Charles River, the center is home to your favorite shops and restaurants, such as Apple, Sephora, T.J.Maxx, American Eagle, Victoria’s Secret and more. Enjoy casual dining at The Cheesecake Factory and Fooda Popup with restaurants rotating daily for lunch and dinner. CanalSide, a new Food Hall will open in Fall 2024.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (Museum)
306 Congress St
4.6

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

At the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum you can be a part of the famous event that forever changed the course of American history! Historical interpreters, interactive exhibits, full-scale restored 18th Century sailing vessels, historic artifacts, and the award-winning multi-sensory documentary “Let It Begin Here” are just a taste of what you will experience during your visit.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Macy's (Shopping center)
450 Washington St
4.2

Macy's is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Macy's, established in 1858, is the Great American Department Store - an iconic retailing brand over 740 stores operating coast-to-coast and online. Macy's Rogue Valley Mall offers a first class selection of top fashion brands including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Clinique, Estee Lauder & Levis. In addition to shoes and clothing, Macy's has a wide variety of housewares, gifts and furniture in select stores

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Franklin Park (Park)
1 Franklin Park Rd
4.5

Franklin Park is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department creates and maintains clean, green, safe, and accessible open space in more than 2,300 acres of park land throughout Boston.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside (Seafood restaurant)
270 Northern Ave
4.4

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside is most popular around 7 PM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay 1,5-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Legal Sea Food’s 20,000 square foot flagship property on the Boston Waterfront, comprising of three floors under one (retractable) roof. You’ll find a nod to our heritage on the first floor hull, with a casual menu of seafood favorites with a twist and an oyster bar. The second floor hosts private events and parties with water views. Those that visit the third floor promenade deck will enjoy a four-season rooftop lounge with a retractable glass roof and walls for cocktails and bites.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Harvard Yard (Park)
2 Kirkland St
4.7

Harvard Yard is most popular around 11 AM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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