Boston: The Hub Of The Universe Boston University is conveniently located in the heart of the
city, just a block from Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox.
Boston is rich in history, old-world charm, and modern vitality.
Home to more than 60 colleges and universities, it is
intellectually alive, culturally diverse, and offers plenty to do.
From the picturesque waterfront at The New England Aquarium
and the tantalizing restaurants in the Italian North End, to the
world-renowned Museum of Fine Arts, to the elegant shops
along historic Newbury Street, Boston is a city to explore and
enjoy. Sports, night life, art, music, and so much more. If you
visit once, you’ll be hooked.
For a full list of hotel accommodations located near BU, visit
http://www.bu.edu/visit/boston/hotels/index.html.
For more tourist information visit http://www.bu.edu/visit/boston/
tours/index.html.
Boston Highlights:
• The Freedom trail • Boston Pops
• Fenway Park • New England Aquarium
• Museum of Fine Arts • Museum of Science
• Trinity Church • Faneuil Hall Market Place
• Boston Common & Public Garden
• Galleries and upscale shopping on Newbury Street
Things to do in Boston
Boston: The Hub Of The Universe
Boston University is conveniently located in the heart of the city, just a block from Fenway
Park, home of the Red Sox. Boston is rich in history, old-world charm, and modern vitality.
Home to more than 60 colleges and universities, it is intellectually alive, culturally diverse,
and offers plenty to do. From the picturesque waterfront at The New England Aquarium
and the tantalizing restaurants in the Italian North End, to the world-renowned Museum of
Fine Arts, to the elegant shops along historic Newbury Street, Boston is a city to explore and
enjoy. Sports, night life, art, music, and so much more. If you visit once, you’ll be hooked.
For a full list of hotel accommodations located near BU, visit http://www.bu.edu/visit/boston/hotels/index.html.
For more tourist information visit http://www.bu.edu/visit/boston/tours/index.html.
• Museum of Fine Arts
• New England Aquarium
• Museum of Science
• Boston Common & Public Garden
• Boston Pops
• The Freedom Trail
• Fenway Park
• Red Sox, Boston Celtics or Bruins games
• Paint Bar/Nite
• Galleries and Shops on Newbury Street
Boston Highlights
A Weekend in Boston
KENMORE
Highlights Known for:
Fenway Park Tours and Red Sox Games
Yardhouse Watching Sports, Dinner, Drinks
Eastern Standard Brunch, Dinner, Drinks
Island Creek Oyster Bar Dinner, Drinks
Sweet Cheeks Q BBQ, Southern food, Drinks
Cornwall’s Unofficial Bar of BU MBA
DOWNTOWN/PARK STREET
Highlights Known for:
Faneuil Hall Restaurants, Souvenirs
Downtown Crossing area Shopping, Cafes, Restaurants
Charles Playhouse Shows such as ‘Blue Man Group’
Bell in Hand Tavern Boston’s Oldest Bar
NORTH END & WATERFRONT
Highlights Known for:
Giacomo’s Italian, Dinner
Mike’s Pastry Pastries, Dessert, e.g. Cannoli
Yankee Lobster Seafood, e.g. Lobster Rolls
Harpoon Brewery Brewery Tour, Beer Hall, Pretzels
