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Updated Nov 2024
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  • No.1
    󰺂5.0
    4.5/5
    32 reviews
    taCommentScoreUrl681 review
    "I was shocked by MIT's little friend Amway's campus museum. I had punched in the museum on the Harvard campus before. I felt shocked, especially the stones of all kinds, which made people see. So I decisively added the MIT museum to the itinerary list and found a weekend to check in. Compared with the Harvard Museum, the museum has a lot fewer tourists, and the museum is full of science and technology atmosphere. All kinds of technology are full of design displays in the museum. It is also very shocking to come for the first time. It is more suitable for small partners with a science and technology background to visit. After visiting the museum, you can visit the MIT campus on the way, and the teaching building does not need a student card to enter."
    Cambridge.Kendall Square
    2.3 km from Boston
    Museums
    Highlights: The MIT Museum (Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum) is located on the MIT campus. In a sense, the MIT Museum also undertakes the task of collecting scientific instruments and technological inventions in the history of the school. It is an important channel for the public to learn about and participate in the inventions and discoveries that MIT is doing, and to inspire the public to understand science.
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  • No.2
    󰺂4.4
    4.4/5
    66 reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrl1423 review
    "Harvard Square is located in Cambridge, Boston, the square is a community, but also part of Harvard University, there are shopping malls, bookstores, restaurants, Harvard students can have life consumption, there are also a variety of learning and social activities."
    Cambridge.Harvard University
    5 km from Boston
    City Parks
    Highlights: Harvard Square is a geographical landmark of Harvard University, with a strong college atmosphere. The statue of John Harvard is an important symbol of Harvard Garden. Every visitor here wishes to take a photo with his statue and touch the statue's shoes for good luck.
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  • No.3
    󰺂4.9
    4.5/5
    76 reviews
    taCommentScoreUrl1220 review
    "When I was in this museum by my little friend Amway, I didn’t care at first. I felt that the museum on campus was difficult to create too high a surprise. I didn’t expect to be beaten in the face when I went there. I was very happy to visit with my friends. I couldn’t stop at all. , All kinds of exotic exhibits, Boston's favorite museum list also has a place at the Harvard Museum of Natural History. The museum was founded in 1998 by three different themes of botanical specimens, comparative zoology and mineral geology. The earliest botanical specimen museum was established, and at the beginning of the museum, more than 200,000 botanical specimens donated by Harvard professor Asa Gray were established. The Mineral and Geological Museum was donated in 1977, and the last was the Comparative Zoological Museum, which was built in 1859. Each theme pavilion has wonderful places, each pavilion has a happy float, the glass flower display of the botanical specimen museum, the comparison of zoological specimens, only you can't think of, there is no here that does not exist, the favorite is the mineral geology museum, all kinds of exquisite ore, It feels like few other museums have seen such a large scale and exquisite."
    Cambridge.Harvard Square
    5.1 km from Boston
    Museums
    Highlights: Founded in 1998, the Harvard Museum of Natural History is a very popular museum on the campus of Harvard University. Glass plant model, commonly known as "glass flower". Exhibits within the museum range from displays of the extensive existing collection to multimedia displays including "The Woods of New England," "Thoreau's Lake Maine," and "Sea Life in Glass." All in all, the unparalleled collections in the museum and the precious results of scientific research at the university have contributed to the public's understanding of the natural world and the relationship between humans and nature.
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  • No.4
    󰺂7.9
    4.8/5
    455 reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrl3194 review
    "Harvard University in Boston is one of the most influential institutions in the world and is a place that students are very eager to. When we went, there were students protesting, and there were many tents on the lawn of the campus, so the school gate was temporarily closed, not open to the outside world, and it was a pity that we could not go in and visit. There are many restaurants, cafes, small shops, etc. around Harvard University, and the atmosphere is more open and casual."
    Cambridge.Harvard University
    5.1 km from Boston
    Schools
    Highlights: Located in Cambridge, Boston, Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and one of the most influential schools in the world. Modern Chinese writers and scholars Lin Yutang and Liang Sicheng also graduated here.
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  • No.5
    󰺂5.5
    4.4/5
    18 reviews
    taCommentScoreUrl697 review
    "To Walden Lake, you need to take the morning commuter train to Concord at Boston North Station in Massachusetts. After getting off the bus, walk southeast along Thoreau Street, then turn right at the first major intersection, turn straight on Walden Street, cross a large intersection with traffic lights, and then continue on a short road, on the right is Walden Lake. It is about five kilometres from Concord Railway Station to Lake Walden, and there is no public transport or taxi."
    Concord
    24.4 km from Boston
    LakesNational ParksHistorical Sites
    Highlights: Walden became famous in the book "Walden" written by American philosopher and author Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau built a log cabin by the lake and strictly controlled his daily necessities and contacts with others. Then he lived here for two years, two months and two days to complete this masterpiece. Many people come here to visit Walden Pond, the lake is really as pale blue as the author said, and thick ice forms in winter. A plank road for sightseeing has been built by the lake, and the surrounding is very quiet, like a paradise.
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  • No.6
    󰺂5.8
    4.5/5
    21 reviews
    taCommentScoreUrl6249 review
    "Tingtao Villa is located by the sea. You can directly hear the sound of the waves and waves, so it is called Tingtao Villa. The building is very beautiful, the decoration inside is magnificent, it looks very shocking. There is also a mini-villa in the garden, which is a child-sized building for children to play. This looks quite interesting. It rained that day, when we visited the indoors and came to the outdoors, there was a fog, and we could hardly see the sea view, and we could only hear the sound of the waves. The whole attraction is about an hour and a half to two hours, and Tingtao Villa is more than an hour away from Boston by car. If the time is relatively compact, it is not recommended to pass."
    Newport
    >100 km from Boston
    MuseumsHistorical Sites
    Highlights: Located in Newport, Rhode Island, Tingtao Villa faces the sea and faces the sea, hence the name.
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  • No.7
    󰺂4.7
    4.2/5
    24 reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrl991 review
    "The Yale Museum of Art is the oldest university art museum in the Western Hemisphere, founded in 1832. It is known for its collection of early art boutiques. Most of the works are donated and reflect the wealth of Yale families and the treasured Yale University. Figure 2 is a sculpture of a Syrian mural more than 3,000 years ago. Shocked, after zooming in, it is a beautiful record to see the text carving above. Figure 5 is a wooden carving of Jesus Christ from the 15th century. The expression is lifelike, the ropes and the folds of the clothes are simply too realistic. 16th century safe, the inlaid carving of the drawers is small, complicated and rich in texture. Free visit, highly recommended!"
    New Haven
    >100 km from Boston
    Highlights: The Yale Art Gallery seeks to inspire active learning about the art-making process through dialogue with the community of Yale students, faculty, artists, scholars, alumni, and the general public. The gallery has irregular special exhibitions, please check the official website for more details.
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  • No.8
    󰺂5.5
    4.7/5
    141 reviews
    "West Point, also known as the United States Army Academy (The United States Military Academy), is the first military school in the United States, located at West Point, New York (West Bank of the Hudson River), with a total area of about 6,500 hectares. West Point’s motto is “Responsibility, Honor, and Country,” one of the oldest military academies in the United States, and is the same name as the Virginia Military Academy."
    West Point
    >100 km from Boston
    Military SitesSchools
    Highlights: West Point Military Academy is a military school in the United States. It has trained many military talents in the past 200 years. Reservations are required to visit the school. The tour guide will introduce the history and tradition of West Point Military Academy and the daily life of military students along the way. The cannon by the river, the bronze statue of Eisenhower and the statue of General Patton holding a telescope at the West Point Library are all places worth photographing and commemorating. Facing the Hudson River at West Point Heights, stands the Battle Monument, commemorating the soldiers who died in the American Civil War. In the nearly 100-year-old church, the flags of the Legion of Honor in various battles are hung. The Army Museum can learn about the history of the US Army, and there is a souvenir shop in the museum, which should not be missed by military fans.
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  • No.9
    󰺂6.5
    4.5/5
    71 reviews
    From2029.68
    taCommentScoreUrl2659 review
    "The New York Botanical Garden, situated in the Bronx, New York City, is a major botanical institution established in 1891. Covering 250 acres, it contains over one million plant species. The garden includes various themed areas, such as a famous rose garden, a rock garden, and a garden dedicated to native plants. It also features the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, a Victorian-style greenhouse with tropical and desert flora, as well as a notable herbarium and library. The NYBG provides educational programs, exhibitions, and events focused on plant science, conservation, and sustainability for visitors of all ages."
    New York
    >100 km from Boston
    GardensBotanical Gardens
    Highlights: The New York Botanical Garden is located in Brooks, New York, and contains 50 different gardens. Visitors can visit stepped waterfalls, wetlands, and a 20-hectare uncut New York forest of oak, American beech, cherry, birch, tulip and ash, some more than 200 years old . The important attractions of the New York Botanical Garden include the "Crystal Palace" wrought iron greenhouse, now called Haupt Conservatory, Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, Rock Garden; about 15 hectares of coniferous forest. Academic facilities include a dissemination center, a library with 550,000 volumes and a herbarium with more than 7 million specimens dating back 300 years.
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  • No.10
    󰺂6.5
    4.6/5
    64 reviews
    From1942.05
    taCommentScoreUrl3237 review
    "Bronx zoo iis located in NY and its a huge size park, there's plenty to see. You need a fair few hours to make sure you see everything but is so worth the time. There is so many amazing animals here which you would never see at other zoo. Once you begin to explore you will find Jungle World, Tiger Mountain, and the aviary, although everything is really well organized and the animals are cared for properly."
    New York
    >100 km from Boston
    Zoos
    Highlights: The Bronx Zoo opened to the public in 1899 and also serves as an animal research and conservation park. There are more than 650 species and about 4,000 animals from all over the world, including some endangered animals. In addition, you can experience 4D movies, a carousel of animal seats, and feeding penguins and sea lions.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Boston?
Some Best Things to Do near Boston include:MIT Museum, Harvard Yard, The Harvard Museum of Natural History, Harvard University, Walden Pond State Reservation
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Boston?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Boston include:MIT Museum:4.5, Harvard Yard:4.4, The Harvard Museum of Natural History:4.5, Harvard University:4.8, Walden Pond State Reservation:4.4
Where are Best Things to Do near Boston located?
The Best Things to Do near Boston are mainly located in:MIT Museum:Cambridge, Harvard Yard:Cambridge, The Harvard Museum of Natural History:Cambridge, Harvard University:Cambridge, Walden Pond State Reservation:Concord
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