Waterfront Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Waterfront featuring a bay or harbor
Waterfront featuring a bay or harbor
Waterfront
This is how the 'new' Rowes Wharf looks, great architecture, vibrant and modern looking a far cry form the 18th century
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Popular places to visit

New England Aquarium featuring marine life

New England Aquarium

From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.

New England Aquarium
Boston Harbor showing a sunset and a bay or harbor

Boston Harbor

Adore Boston’s charming working harbor from the waterfront or head out by boat to get to know it more intimately.

Boston Harbor
Long Wharf which includes a bay or harbor and a city

Long Wharf

Explore the waterfront in Boston with a trip to Long Wharf. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Long Wharf
HarborWalk showing a bay or harbor and a city

HarborWalk

Discover the beaches, galleries, public art displays and restaurants on this pleasant pathway that travels around the Boston Harbor waterfront.

HarborWalk
Fenway Park which includes night scenes and a sporting event as well as a large group of people

Fenway Park

Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.

Fenway Park
Gillette Stadium is also home to the New England Revolution, our pro soccer team. Tickets are easy to get and not crazy expensive. And there is always a section reserved for the hooligans, who keep the energy up for the whole stadium!

Gillette Stadium

Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Gillette Stadium

Activities

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

AU$74
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Zac tells a story about the John Harvard statue

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

AU$33
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

AU$119
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

AU$76
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
Museum of Ice Cream Boston Admission Ticket

Museum of Ice Cream Boston Admission Ticket

AU$62
per adult
Museum of Ice Cream Boston Admission Ticket
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Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour

AU$98
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour
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Our pick of the best Waterfront Hotel Deals

Boston Marriott Long Wharf

Boston Marriott Long Wharf

4 out of 5
296 State St Boston MA
The price is AU$422 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$422
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Boston Marriott Long Wharf
Boston Harbor Hotel

Boston Harbor Hotel

5 out of 5
70 Rowes Wharf Boston MA
The price is AU$815 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$815
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
The room was amazing. Classic and classy.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Boston Harbor Hotel
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is AU$258 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$258
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,039 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza Boston MA
The price is AU$266 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$266
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,123 reviews)
Great place.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
The price is AU$177 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$177
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,362 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Harborside Inn Of Boston
The Dagny Boston

The Dagny Boston

4 out of 5
89 Broad Street Boston MA
The price is AU$288 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$288
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7,116 reviews)
Everything was within walking distance!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

The Dagny Boston
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Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront

Boston Financial District which includes a garden and a city

Boston Financial District

5/5(7 area reviews)

Boston Massacre Site and Old State House are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.

Boston Financial District
Downtown Boston showing a city and night scenes as well as a small group of people

Downtown Boston

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Massacre Site and Old State House, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Boston
Photo taken of the skyline from the Longfellow Bridge.

Government Center

If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Center Plaza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.

Government Center
Downtown Crossing

Downtown Crossing

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Orpheum Theater to Old South Meeting House – discover Downtown Crossing, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown Crossing
Boston Harbor which includes performance art, music and a bay or harbor

North End

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by New England Aquarium or Old North Church while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

North End
Buildings in a city, Chinatown, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Chinatown

5/5(4 area reviews)

Theatres and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy in Chinatown, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Chinatown Station.

Chinatown

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