Best places: Tourist attractions in Suffolk County

Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.

Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.

Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American.

This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city.

Shoebox-shaped concert hall with premier acoustics that's home to the Boston Pops Orchestra.

A mother mallard & her ducklings, sculpted in bronze by Nancy Schön & a park landmark since 1987.

👍👍 We traveled from Ohio to Boston Children’s to have my sons brain surgery. My mom found this Catholic Church walking distance from BCH on yelp. They welcomed my mom and sister with open arms, prayed for my son, talked to my family for along time and gave us candles to take home. We were told of the m...

Manicured & landscaped walk on the marina with grassy seating areas, benches, tables & fire pits.

Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.

This historic park offers miles of trails, picnicking & tours of its wastewater treatment plant.

Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.

Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as "Old Ironsides" in the War of 1812.

Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers.

Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.

Island-history museum, in an 1846 candle factory, with a whale skeleton, artifacts & a roof deck.

This popular city park featuring a play area, gardens & views of the water hosts many events.

Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more.

👍👍 Great place to spend an evening. Plenty of space for picnic and also many benches to sit and relax

👍👍 There are not enough adjectives for me to describe this park. It was so beautiful, breathtaking stunning. I had no plans to even go through the park, but on my walking path it had me I got lost in there for easily an hour. It’s amazing how it can be right in the middle of the city and cut everything...

Natural retreat with 6 miles of accessible trails, playing fields, a canoe launch & scenic views.