Located just minutes from the city, the Inn at Hastings Park puts one of North America’s most beautiful and historic cities right at your fingertips. With important monuments, lush parks, world-class shopping and art, and spectacularly fun attractions for kids and families, Boston has something for everyone.
Below are our must-see sites and attractions. Choose a couple for a memorable day in the city, or there’s enough to see and do to keep you busy during longer stays with us.
193 Salem Street, Boston | Distance from hotel: 14 miles
Hallowed 18th-century church and launch point for Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride.
206 Washington Street, Boston | Distance from hotel: 15 miles
The original seat of colonial government, and later the state capitol. Today it houses historical exhibits.
19 North Square, Boston | Distance from hotel: 15 miles
The home of Paul Revere during the time of the American Revolution, now a museum.
1 Constitution Rd, Charlestown | Distance from hotel: 14 miles
The world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel which still floats, open to the public for visitation.
Tremont Steet, Boston | Distance from hotel: 14 miles
Boston’s third-oldest cemetery, housing the grave sites of several notable colonials, including Paul Revere, Samuel Adams and John Hancock.
Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston | Distance from hotel: 14 miles
43-acres of historical sites, featuring the Bunker Hill Monument, the Charlestown Navy Yard, Dorchester Heights, Fanueil Hall, the Old North Church, the Old South Meeting House, the Old State House and the Paul Revere House.
99 Union Street, Boston | Distance from hotel: 15 miles
Outdoor monument which opened in 1995, dedicated to honor the lives that were taken during the Holocaust.
310 Washington Street, Boston | Distance from hotel: 15 miles
The original site of the Boston Tea Party, now a museum offering exhibits and an interactive scavenger hunt for all ages!
Monument Square, Charlestown | Distance from hotel: 14 miles
See the monument erected to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill, fought here in 1775 during the American Revolution.
206 Clarendon Street, Boston | Distance from hotel: 14 miles
Tour the Grand Episcopal church (self-guided or guided) which was founded in 1877 and is still in operation today.
4 Charles Street | Distance from hotel: 14 miles
Walk the beautiful grounds of the first public botanical garden in America, featuring a pond with Swan Boat rides and many statues and monuments.
139 Tremont Street, Boston | Distance from hotel: 14 miles
The oldest city park in the United States, most famously known for hosting the British troops during the American Revolution.
Columbia Point, Boston | Distance from hotel: 18 miles
Exhibits, presentations and artifacts centered on the 35th President of the United States.
25 Evans Way, Boston | Distance from hotel: 14 miles
World-class art collection in a Venetian-inspired building, also famous for a $500 million art heist in 1990.
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston | Distance from hotel: 14 miles
Tour the fifth largest museum in the United States, with over 450,000 works of art.
1 Science Park, Boston | Distance from hotel: 15 miles
Science museum featuring live presentations, a planetarium, butterfly garden and rotating exhibits.
25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston | Distance from hotel: 16 miles
Art museum and exhibition space founded in 1936.
308 Congress Street, Boston | Distance from hotel: 16 miles
Second oldest children’s museum in the world, featuring hands-on learning experiences for kids of all ages.
265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge | Distance from hotel: 11 miles
Located on the campus of MIT and featuring exhibitions of art, science and technology, as well as special event.
19 North Square, Boston | Distance from hotel: 15 miles
The home of Paul Revere during the time of the American Revolution, now a museum.
4 South Market Street, Boston | Distance from hotel: 15 miles
Historic market featuring restaurants and shopping options.
1 Central Wharf, Boston | Distance from hotel: 13 miles
Major tourist attraction, featuring interactive exhibits, a penguin habitat, and four-story Giant Ocean Tank featuring Caribbean reef animals.
Depart from Prudential Center, Museum of Science, and New England Aquarium
See the city’s most famous landmarks by way of both Boston’s historic street and the Charles River in this one-of-a-kind aquatic vehicle!
193 Salem Street, Boston | Distance from hotel: 21 miles
72-acre zoo located in historic Franklin Park.
South bank of Charles River Basin | Distance from hotel: 13 miles
3-mile stretch of scenic park along the Charles river, featuring historical monuments, playgrounds, running/biking pathways and beautiful views.
193 Salem Street, Boston | Distance from hotel: 14 miles
Boston’s Little Italy and home of the Paul Revere House, and Old North Church.
2.5-mile historic walking route between Boston Common and Bunker Hill Monument.
Shopping and dining destination featuring designer boutiques, art galleries, patio cafes and residential mansions.
Neighborhood lined with Federal-style and Victorian brick row houses and featuring antique stores and trendy boutiques.
4 Yawkey Way, Boston | Distance from hotel: 13 miles
Catch a ball game or tour the oldest ball park in America.
