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Elegant gallery with shiny marble floors and red walls filled with artwork

Museums

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Boston

Enjoy the luxurious accommodations at Clarendon Square Bed and Breakfast, while exploring the city’s many attractions during your Boston vacation.

In 1773, the only visitors arriving to Boston’s shores were the British Redcoats. Today, Bostonians welcome over 12 million visitors each year from all over the world as they arrive to enjoy this exciting cosmopolitan city. Since there are so many things to do and see, we have provided links to some local tours to help you explore more than meets the eye. The hardest part is deciding between the endless list of options: from American history on the Freedom Trail, to modern gardens, sports, and more.

Attractions & Tours

Bronze statue of Paul Revere surrounding by lush green trees with blue skies and a white steeple in background

Small, red brick building with cream trim alongside taller stone and glass buildings

Woman's hands making homemade pasta and noodles on a wooden table dusted with white flour

View of pink paddle boat from the water with trees and city buildings in the background

Sky high view of lit up city at dusk amidst blue skies

Nearly 400 years of history has left Boston with significant sights and monuments that represent the founding of our country. Whether you enjoy history or innovation, the diversity of sights, tastes and experiences Boston provides is as rich as the history that shaped our beautiful city.

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Museums

Marble room with red walls and old paintings

Lush green garden courtyard with red flowers

White marble exterior with columns and baby head statue

Interior view of library with tall, elaborately carved barrel ceiling, arched windows, and wood tables and chairs

Close-up view of two black and white penguins swimming in rippling turquoise water

Some would say Boston is one large outdoor museum, and that would be correct. Our city is home to some of the most cherished treasures in the world thanks to over 50 museums and institutions. Boston’s museums represent a vast array of interests from fine arts and history to science and literature.

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Dining

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Elegant gold and lightly stained wood bar with round red stools and shelves of wine and liquor bottles and glasses

White plates of food, cutting board with meat, and two glasses of rose and white wine on rustic wooden table

Artistic gourmet dish sprinkled with small delicate white, green and yellow flowers and leaves on a white plate

Whether you dream of indulging, crave the classics or desire something distinctly New England, Boston’s dining scene has everything. Only steps from our property you will find James Beard Award winning restaurants and celebrity chefs offering a variety of atmospheres, price points and cuisines. There is something to stimulate your senses.

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Shopping

Street view of shops housed in red brick brownstone buildings with wrought iron railings and concrete sidewalks

Elegant mall aisle of stores with multiple floors, white columns and glass railings

Interior view of a mall aisle of stores and people shopping with a white sky-lit roof

At Clarendon Square you have the opportunity to explore the many independent boutiques scattered throughout the South End while still having convenient access to premier shopping malls like Prudential Center and Copley Square, as well as Newbury Street, just 10 minutes away by foot.

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Parks

Small island in Boston's harbor with white lighthouse and small buildings amidst purple and pink skies

Close-up view of bronze fountain detailing four women around the base with green trees in the background

Elegant stone bridge leading to a park with fall foliage - buildings and blue skies in the background

White sailboats in a harbor with green trees and multi-height buildings in the background amidst blue skies

Emeralds are said to be among the rarest and most valuable gems, which is why naming Boston’s 1,100-acre chain of parks, parkways and waterways The Emerald Necklace is so perfect. Boston is home to the nations first park, Boston Common. Each of our four seasons enhances natural landmarks like the Common to create picture perfect settings.

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Arts & Entertainment

Male ballet dancer on one knee holding a female ballet dancer in Arabesque, both dressed in white and gold

Elegant and elaborate auditorium with gold walls and tall ceilings filled with an orchestra and audience

Two men contemplating a piece of art in a modern, white, brightly lit art gallery

Bostonians love to celebrate the arts. With a seemingly infinite arts and culture calendar, Boston hosts some of the most sought after performances, music, sporting events and shows in the country. Our historic theaters attract national tours and a-list acts. Our arenas and stadiums are home to champions of sport. Throughout the year you will find endless things to see, hear and celebrate.

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Fitness & Wellness

Modern tiled room with jacuzzi sunlit by large skylight next to a walk-in shower with rain shower head

Upscale brown and beige locker room with one pair of tennis shoes and a blue gym bag

Two people jogging on a path surrounded by green grass and trees with Boston harbor and bridge in the background

Five men and women doing push-ups on pink, orange, blue, green and red medicine balls

Boston is continually ranked among the country’s healthiest cities. It could be our love of walking or maybe of competitive spirit. Boston affords a lifestyle of wellbeing. As the home of the Boston Marathon, our city’s scenic running routes may be a given, but we also have a great selection of spas, fitness classes and gyms, which allow you to maintain your lifestyle during your stay.

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Transportation

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Boston Hubway station with several silver and lime green bikes available for rent

Woman wearing dark jeans and tan sweater waving toward a taxi while holding a cell phone

Evenly spaced, alternating blue and white cars parked at an angle

Our favorite mode of transportation around Boston is by foot. It is the best way to experience the city, and our central downtown location provides access to most major sights. When longer distances are required we have a variety of options to help you navigate the city efficiently.

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