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The Best of Boston Awaits

Boston is known as "America's Walking City" and when you stay at The Lenox Hotel, you are in the heart of the prestigious Back Bay neighborhood - one of the most desirable locations in the city. From here you can plan your adventures in and around the city of Boston and we've compiled a list to help you take advantage of all wonderful Boston attractions and sites.

The Lenox itself is located at the corner of Boylston and Exeter Streets, home to many well-known landmarks including: Trinity Church, the Prudential Center, Newbury Street (with its cafes, restaurants, and world-class shops), Copley Place, the Boston Public Library, and the Hynes Convention Center. We are only minutes from The New England Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, and the Public Garden.

Just a short walk from the hotel you will discover the charming neighborhoods and sights of Boston: Beacon Hill and its cobblestone streets; the South End with its lively shops, restaurants and historic brownstones; colorful Chinatown; Boston's own "Little Italy" (The North End); and the Freedom Trail that winds by Faneuil Hall and many of Boston's most famous historical sites. You may also choose to quickly cross the Charles River to Cambridge - home of Harvard University, bustling Harvard Square with its bookshops and restaurants, M.I.T., and the Museum of Science.

We invite you to visit these informational websites to help plan your excursions in Boston, or feel free or let our knowledgeable team members assist you with suggestions of the best Boston, Massachusetts's attractions by calling either our Concierge or front desk staff.

Boston City Tours

Recommended city tours are the Old Town Trolley Tour and the Boston Duck Tour. Old Town Trolley tickets are available at the Concierge Desk – no reservations are necessary. It is however, highly recommended to book the Boston Duck Tour tickets through the concierge in advance, as reservations are required.

Boston's "Official Visitor Web Site"
Offers a variety of Boston-related travel tips, as well as information about special events and exhibitions, sports schedules, local trivia, and more!

MBTA Subway and Train
The ultimate guide to Boston's public transportation system, including: T and commuter-rail maps; fare and schedule information; points of interest and more. Find out just how accessible Boston is!

New England Aquarium
Located on the central wharf, the New England Aquarium opened in 1969 as the first of the nations modern aquariums. With its current expansion, it continues to define a new generation of aquariums.

Museum of Fine Arts
One of the greatest museums in New England, the MFA has a huge collection of art of all genres and regularly hosts world-renowned traveling exhibits.

Museum of Science
With Omni Films, Planetarium shows, and numerous live presentations in the extensive Exhibit Halls, the Museum of Science is a great way for anyone to better understand and enjoy the fascinating world of science.

Fenway Park
Opened on April 20, 1912, world-famous Fenway Park remains one of the only original ballparks in the country–a shining symbol of America’s favorite sport.

Other Boston attractions and points of interest include:

Sports Stadiums, Events, And Activities:
  • Fenway Park Home of the Boston Red Sox- Baseball
  • TD North Boston Garden Home of Bruins (Hockey) and Celtics (Basketball)
 
  • Ice Skating on Boston's Frog Pond
  • Boston Marathon (April)
Museums (all less than a mile from the hotel):
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Institute of Contemporary Art
  • Isabella Steward Gardner Museum
  • The Museum of Science
 
  • The Children's Museum
  • Christian Science Mapparium
  • John F. Kennedy Library
  • Mary Baker Eddy Library and Mapporium
Miscellaneous Sites of Interest (all with in a short distance from the hotel):
  • Boston Public Library (next door)
  • Back Bay neighborhood
  • Newbury Street
  • Copley Square
  • Boston Common
  • Beacon Hill Neighborhood
  • Boston's South End Neighborhood
  • Boston Public Gardens
  • Swan Boats (summer)
  • Boston Athenaeum
 
  • Duck Tours
  • French Library and Cultural Center
  • JFK Birthplace- Brookline, MA
  • Trinity Church
  • Boston Freedom Trail
  • New England Aquarium
  • Faneuil Hall
  • Quincy Market
  • Financial District
Performing Arts:
  • Orpheum Theatre
  • Wang Center for the Performing Arts
 
  • Boston Ballet
  • Boston Symphony Hall and the famous
    Boston Pops
Colleges and Universities:
 

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