Visit Central Square
Popular places to visit
Fenway Park
Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
Things to do
Central Square Cambridge Food and Mural Arts Guided Walking Tour
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
New York City Day Tour from Boston
Top hotels in Central Square
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
citizenM Boston Back Bay
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
citizenM Boston North Station
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
The Revolution Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Square
MIT
While you're in MIT, take in top sights like Stata Center and jump on the metro at Kendall-MIT Station to see more of the city.
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
Back Bay
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 East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Old South Church and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.
Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.
Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
- Fenway Park
- TD Garden
- Harvard University
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Encore Boston Harbor
- Boston Harbor
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Hynes Convention Center
- Boston Museum of Fine Arts
- Salem Witch Museum
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Boston Marathon Finish Line