Park · Boston
Back Bay Fens
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Back Bay Fens is a large urban park suitable for a relaxed stroll, picnicking, or playing with kids. Plan for 1-2 hours of free outdoor activity, potentially pairing with a museum visit nearby.
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Tours near Back Bay Fens
Bookable experiences within about 15 miles of Back Bay Fens.
Boston Private 3-Hour Tour by Car
5.0 (147)3 hr1.9 mi awayFrom $550
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1 If By Land Walking Tours
5.0 (99)2.5 hr1.0 mi awayFrom $45
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Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay
5.0 (64)2.5 hr1.6 mi awayFrom $35
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Harvard Square's Sweetest Food Tour: Donuts, Sweet Treats & More
5.0 (61)2 hr2.5 mi awayFrom $70
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A Taste of the Freedom Trail: Iconic Boston Food & History Tour
5.0 (60)3 hr2.1 mi awayFrom $135
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Tour Boston's Rock and Roll Past, Present, and Future
5.0 (39)1.5 hr0.2 mi awayFrom $40
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Featured in these outings
- Venetian Art & Waterfront Views — Immerse yourself in art and elegance at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a truly unique Boston landmark. Afterward, enjoy a delicious meal with a lively atmosphere, and then take a relaxing stroll along the waterfront to cap off your afternoon.
While you're nearby
- Food & DrinkDorchester Brewing Company
20 draft lines pouring pints of housemade suds plus facilities available to outside craft brewers.
- Sports & RecreationOlmsted Park
Longtime urban park boasts trails, picnic space & athletic fields set amid ponds, meadows & forests.
- Arts & CultureIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.
- Arts & CultureMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston
Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American.
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