Top 20 Non-Obvious Destinations Near Boston, MA

Museum Of Science

One of the most-visited science museums in the US.

0.6 miles from downtown

New England Aquarium

Iconic Boston waterfront landmark.

0.8 miles from downtown

The MIT Press Bookstore

One of few bookstores owned and run by a university press.

1.1 miles from downtown

Boston Public Library

Beaux-Arts landmark, one of the most photographed library interiors in the US.

1.2 miles from downtown

Uss Constitution Museum

Adjacent to the oldest commissioned warship afloat.

1.2 miles from downtown

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

2.5 miles from downtown

Brookline Booksmith

Independent bookstore since 1961, known for its author events series.

3.4 miles from downtown

Harvard Bookstore

Harvard Square landmark since 1932.

4.1 miles from downtown

Porter Square Books

Two locations with cafes, author talks, and community programs.

4.4 miles from downtown

Lucy Parsons Center Bookstore

4.5 miles from downtown

Book Ends

7.7 miles from downtown

Concord Bookshop

17 miles from downtown