Meet Boston
Think you know Boston, think again!
Boston is a treasure trove of unique historical attractions from John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to America's oldest ballpark, Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox and a packed calendar of sporting events, concerts and celebrations.
Boston boasts the shortest flight from the UK to the U.S and one of the fastest airport to downtown transfers.
Take a guided walking tour of the Freedom Trail or Boston’s Black Heritage Trail. Don’t miss ‘the Embrace’ statue and tribute to Martin Luther King Jnr and Coretta Scott King. Families will love the Boston Children’s Museum, New England Aquarium, Museum of Science, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Legoland Discovery Center and more. Splash down in the Charles River with Boston Duck Tours or if you prefer dry land, explore the city by bike or on foot.
Boston’s prime waterfront location is perfect with Whale watching (May to Oct) historic harbour and sunset cruises or the high-speed thrill of the Codzilla ride, seasonal sailing excursions and ferry rides to charming Salem and picturesque Cape Cod are all available.
Enjoy attractions like View Boston, a 360-degree viewing platform that offers panoramic views of the city's iconic skyline, world-class institutions such as the Museum of Fine Arts, the Institute of Contemporary Art and unique Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Shopping in Boston offers fantastic value and no sales tax on items of clothing under $175. Savour fresh off the boat seafood at Faneuil Hall Market Place, explore buzzing Boston Public Market, or indulge in the diverse flavours of Chinatown. Whether you prefer street food or Michelin star restaurants Boston’s has it all.
Throughout, 2026 Boston features a comprehensive series of events commemorating the American Revolution, Boston 250. Sail Boston® also returns in 2026 with the largest maritime fleet ever to visit the USA with over one hundred tall ships and military ships from dozens of countries taking part.
FIFA World Cup arrives in Boston in 2026, Boston Stadium (usually home to the New England Patriots) is set to host seven matches.
For winter 2026 enjoy the new annual Frostival. A series of events taking iconic seasonal experiences such as Christmas markets, Snowport, holiday lights, ice skating, sports - Ice Hockey (Boston Bruins) and Basketball (Boston Celtics), and adding events such as spectacular drone shows over Boston Common, winter activities at Copley Square and a Ferris wheel!