By Julia Labedz Stephen Aherne
Boston is a vibrant, modern and welcoming city that is steeped in revolutionary history! It’s a city that is big enough to have world-class cultural attractions, but also compact enough to be famously walkable. The city boasts a diverse and sophisticated food scene, awesome performance venues, incredible sports experiences and amazing shopping opportunities.
Things to Do
Boston has a rich range of things for visitors to do, including awesome historic attractions, world-class culture, delectable food and incredible shopping. Here’s a taste of what to expect…
As one of America’s oldest cities, Boston is awash with history! During the Revolutionary Era, Boston was the epicentre of the independence movement. Those who want to learn about this fascinating history can follow the Freedom Trail, which takes in 16 sites that were important in the struggle for independence. These include the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, the Old State House, the Boston Massacre site, Faneuil Hall, the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill. During 2025 and 2026, Boston will celebrate the 250th anniversaries of several important milestones in the struggle for independence, including the Battle of Bunker Hill.
For those interested in JFK, Boston has some incredible museums and sites that will help you understand and interpret the legacy of the city’s most famous son. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum is a sprawling complex with incredible exhibits on the various facets of the President’s life and work.
Boston is home to world-class cultural institutions. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts is the second biggest collection of art in North America. A short hop away, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a truly unique cultural gem that is housed in a stunning Venetian style palazzo with a lush central courtyard garden. Boston Public Library is a reader’s paradise and has an extensive collection of Irish manuscripts. You can also tour the iconic Harvard University in Cambridge.
But it’s not all just high-brow attractions! Boston has great attractions for all the family, such as the View Boston observation deck, the New England Aquarium, the Museum of Science, the Children’s Museum and Fenway Park.
Boston has an awesome food scene and visitors can expect to eat well in the city. The New England region provides excellent produce, which the city’s chefs treat with respect, creativity and flair!
Traditionally, the city is famous for its seafood dishes, such as clam chowder and lobster rolls, but, as a modern and multiethnic metropolis, there’s so much more to savour!
The city also boasts some great food halls, such as Time Out Market Boston, High Street Place, Faneuil Hall and Boston Public Market, which make great places for an inexpensive but high-quality lunch.
To say that Bostonians are sports mad would be the understatement of the century and taking in an atmospheric game can be a great part of a trip to the city! For baseball fans, check out the Red Sox at iconic Fenway Park. For NFL lovers, catch the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. For basketball and ice hockey, check out the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins at the TD Garden stadium.
Boston offers visitors amazing shopping opportunities! Looking for designer label goods at unbeatable prices? Check out the Assembly Row Outlets, which is just 15 minutes from downtown Boston and accessible via the subway.
Boston also has some great department stores, with Macy’s and Marshall’s located in the Downtown area.
Newbury Street is Boston’s premium shopping thoroughfare and is lined with great boutiques and chic bars and restaurants.
Located on Boylston Street in the Back Bay, the Prudential Center offers a super range of high end stores.
It’s also important to note that there is no sales tax on individual items of clothing up to the value of $175.
Boston offers a wide range of properties from basic hostels to luxurious 5-star hotels.
For more information, please contact:
Tony Lane,Meet Boston – Representative in Ireland,Email: [email protected]