SoWa Art and Design District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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

Fenway Park

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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

Fenway Park
Boston Common which includes landscape views, a skyscraper and a park

Boston Common

4.5/5(32 reviews)

The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.

Boston Common
Harvard University which includes heritage architecture and a city

Harvard University

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.

Harvard University
Gillette Stadium

Gillette Stadium

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

Gillette Stadium
New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium

4/5(7 reviews)

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

New England Aquarium
Copley Square

Copley Square

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.

Copley Square

Activities

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

AU$51
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Boston CityPASS: Admission to Top 4 Boston Attractions

Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions

AU$115
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
View Boston Admission Tickets

View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

AU$38
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
The "Witch Cities" BEST Ghost Tour since 2006 Guaranteed

The Salem Night Ghost Tour

AU$46
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Salem Night Ghost Tour
Boston Tea Party Ships Museum with costumed tour guide in Boston

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Experience

AU$54
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Experience
Whale-Watching Cruise in Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary

Boston Harbor New England Aquarium Whale-Watching Cruise

AU$124
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Boston Harbor New England Aquarium Whale-Watching Cruise
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Our pick of the best SoWa Art and Design District Hotel Deals

Seaport Hotel Boston
Seaport Hotel Boston
4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA
The price is AU$296 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$296
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,592 reviews)
"Excellent location with ease of access to everything! Clean and safe area. Hotel was clean and quiet. The only thing we didn’t like was the small full sized beds in the double room."

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Seaport Hotel Boston
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA
The price is AU$276 per night from 27 Dec to 28 Dec
AU$276
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Boston. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,287 reviews)
"Concierge was incredibly friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2024

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Omni Parker House
Omni Parker House
4 out of 5
60 School St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$356 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$356
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,872 reviews)
"After a month, the absolute best hotel I've seen. The staff may struggle w English, but the overall experience was priceless. Great hireal, great bar, great wings. The bfast buffet is ridiculously delicious and the staff are more than dedicated. Not much to do in Newton, but I'd you're there, stop ..."

Reviewed on 28 Nov. 2024

Omni Parker House
The Dagny Boston
The Dagny Boston
4 out of 5
89 Broad Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$295 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$295
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,929 reviews)
"Nice staff modern"

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2024

The Dagny Boston
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 out of 5
505 Washington Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$312 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$312
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,467 reviews)
"Good vibes, safe location, doormen were so courteous and friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay!! Will return and stay at the Godfrey."

Reviewed on 28 Nov. 2024

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$303 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$303
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,924 reviews)
"Across the road from the convention centre, so convenient for that. Otherwise, it's not really very close to anything. I had a compact but quite nice room, and the hotel is new and clean. Oddly, their pool is an outdoor pool that was operating in November. The folks at the desk assured me it was ..."

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
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Other neighbourhoods around SoWa Art and Design District

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South End

4/5(10 area reviews)

South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Copley Place.

South End
Theatre District which includes night scenes and signage

Bay Village

While you're in Bay Village, take in top sights like Blue Man Group and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.

Bay Village
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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
Back Bay featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Back Bay

4.5/5(37 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Back Bay
Seaport District showing a city, a high-rise building and a river or creek

South Boston

South Boston is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Carson Beach and Boston Design Center are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Andrew Station or Broadway Station to get around.

South Boston
Beacon Hill showing landscape views

Beacon Hill

5/5(1 area review)

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Boston Common or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

Beacon Hill

SoWa Art and Design District Travel Guide

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