The best things to do in Boston

Members-only country club with a golf course, dining, and curling facilities.

191 Clyde St (Chestnut Hill)

This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum.

1 Franklin Park Rd

Skyscraper observation deck on floors 50-52 of the Prudential Center, featuring panoramic city views.

800 Boylston St Fl 52

Clean, spacious venue with a tiered balcony for concerts and events, featuring multiple bars.

89 Guest St

Relaxed public option with a challenging-but-fair course featuring hills, fast greens and a friendly staff.

212 Kenrick St (Newton)

Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.

4 Jersey St

Venue with ocean views designed for weddings and other events, plus friendly staff.

0 Willow Rd (Nahant)

Private club offering a golf course that has been in operation since 1918.

453 Main St (Winthrop)

Golf course featuring scenic 18-holes and a restaurant for burgers and snacks.

100 Slayton Rd (Melrose)

Escape rooms with multiple rooms per scenario that require thinking and athletic skill to complete.

90 Pleasant St (Malden)

Smaller zoo home to an array of animals, including bears & big cats, plus a petting area for kids.

149 Pond St (Stoneham)

Home to America's oldest university, this iconic area offers shops, eateries & theaters.

Two Brattle Square (Cambridge)

Holland Memorial Pool is an easy win this week, a public swimming and wading pool operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation…

108 Mountain Ave (Malden)

WNDR Museum turns Downtown Crossing into your creative playground, with 20 immersive, interactive installations that beg you to poke,…

500 Washington St

Park with a dog area, skate park, murals, bike paths, and event space under an overpass.

90 Traveler St

Long-running public golf course featuring 18 holes plus an eatery & rental carts.

420 West St (Hyde Park)

Modern mini-golf course featuring tech-driven obstacles and live entertainment.

58 Pier 4 Blvd.

Giant screen movie theater at the New England Aquarium showing ocean-related 3-D movies.

1 Central Wharf

Popular cinema featuring indie, art-house & classic film series, special events plus wine & beer.

40 Brattle St (Cambridge)

Modern multiscreen cinema with digital projection and sound equipment, plus a custom party service.

55 Boylston St (Chestnut Hill)

Longtime municipal 18-hole golf course, named after a former parks commissioner.

1 Circuit Dr (Dorchester)

Opened in 1933, this landmark venue features indie & art-house films, sing-alongs & other events.

290 Harvard St (Brookline)

Tourist attraction featuring artwork and pictures, with free admission.

Richard B. “Rico” Modica Wy (Cambridge)

Designed by Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek in 1933, this 6,300-yd. municipal golf course features a driving range and a restaurant.

1281 W Roxbury Pkwy (Chestnut Hill)

Eatery, venue and sprawling golf facility featuring a driving range, banquet rooms and city views.

100 Quarry Hills Dr (Quincy)