Hanscom Air Force Base Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Fenway Park
The iconic home of the Boston Red Sox is on the must-see list of every red-blooded baseball fan.
Boston Common
Trace the history of Boston and take a break from the city heat in the USA’s oldest public park.
Harvard University
You don’t have to be a history student to appreciate the unique heritage of this world-renowned academic institution.
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
Historic buildings, great shopping and bags of local colour – what’s not to love about Copley Square?
Activities
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Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour
Mafia Quest Experience in Boston North End
Boston: Guided Walking Tour of the Freedom Trail
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Other neighbourhoods around Hanscom Air Force Base
Brighton
Get to know Brighton and its many features like its live music and art galleries. You might want to explore sights like Conte Forum and Alumni Stadium, and you can jump on the metro at Chiswick Rd. Station or Sutherland Rd. Station to get around the city.
Allston
Spend some time visiting places like Brighton Music Hall while getting to know Allston, and be sure to check out the stunning river views. You can hop aboard the metro at Harvard Av. Station or Packards Corner Station to see more of the area.
MIT
While you're in MIT, take in top sights like MIT Museum 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.
Charlestown
Noted for its waterfront views and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Charlestown. Top attractions like Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Community College Station or Sullivan Station to see more of the city.
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.
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- TD Garden
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Boston University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Boston Harbor
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Newbury Street
- Quincy Market
- Museum of Science
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Tufts University
- The Freedom Trail