Top Things To Do in Boston At Night

Boston, Massachusetts, also known as the “Cradle of Modern America” is booming with fashion, culture, music, and history, surrounded by a beautiful skyline decorated with old-world architecture and cobblestone streets. Boston is ideal for tourists given its 60 immersive museums, delicious food, beautiful parks, and attractions, it is ideal for those traveling with family, friends, solo, or with a significant other.

Thinking of visiting Boston? Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States offers something for everyone once the sun goes down. Maybe you are a foodie looking for some of the best places to grab dinner or a late-night snack, or maybe you are a night owl who wants to check out the best bars in Boston, maybe enjoy some live music or visit a museum - whatever you are looking to do, you are sure to find it in Boston.

Go On a Night Tour

Enjoy a Nighttime Walking Tour

See Sight Tours - Scenic Boston Night Tour

Immerse yourself in American history with See Sight Tours, Boston’s best small group tours (max. 7 guests). Step back into the American Revolution and view the very best sites and attractions the city has to offer without it taking up your entire day or involving any work! Enjoy the efficiency of having your own local expert and personal guide to share unique and fascinating stories about the surrounding area including exclusive local insights, historic highlights, and personalized recommendations.

The tour includes complimentary pick-up and drop-off, all attraction admission fees, and skip-the-ticket line entry - helping you avoid long wait lines and wait times and freeing up more valuable time to enjoy your vacation. Begin your 3-hour small-group tour of Boston with complimentary downtown Boston hotel pick-up in the comfort and style of one of our Mercedes Metris vans where you will be escorted to your very first stop - a sunset cruise.

There is no better way to kick off your night in Boston than with a stunning sunset Boston boat cruise. Relax and take in the breathtaking, panoramic views of the Boston city skyline illuminated at night, offering spectacular scenery of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River.

Next, once your feet are back on land, your local guide will take you on a narrated walking tour of the North End, providing ongoing highlights about the area. Along this walk you will stand outside the famous Skinny House - the narrowest house in Boston, the historic Old North Church, the George Robert Fountain - a beautiful depiction of an allegorical winged female on a Rockport granite base, the Paul Revere State and House.

You may even get the opportunity to grab a quick pastry from Mike's Pastry while your guide brings the van around for you. At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back to your downtown hotel.

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

Perfect for anyone interested in history, Boston Night Tour will take you on a guided tour from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market - a 1.2-mile route that covers important sites in the heart of Boston. To make the tour, even more, fun and interactive your guide will be dressed in a historic costume!

Boston Ghosts & Gravestones Night-Time Trolley Tour

Discover some of the city’s deepest, darkest secrets on a 2-hour Boston Ghosts & Gravestones Night-Time Trolley Tour. This “flightseeing” tour aboard a trolley, will take you around the haunted streets and burial grounds of Boston with your costumed 17th-century grave digger host providing illuminating insights on the city’s spooky history.

You will step inside two of the oldest burying grounds in the city including Copp’s Hill Burying Ground - the final resting place of Cotton Mather famous for his involvement with the Salem Witch Trials.

Check out the City’s Bar and Restaurant Scene

Looking for a bite to eat, a late-night snack, or a drink? Boston has great places to check out and enjoy ranging from rooftop bars to Irish pubs. You will never go hungry in the city.

An iconic Boston Landmark bar is of course Cheers Bar Beacon Hill - the pub that inspired the famous TV Show. Founded in 1969, step inside and experience the bar pub that started it all - a place where everybody knows your name.

While in Boston you have to try their infamous Clam Chowder and there is no shortage of restaurants serving this iconic Bostonian dish. If you are checking out the historical Bunker Hill Monument you can swing by the Warren Tavern - the oldest tavern in the state. Another great place to enjoy a bowl of chowder is at the award-winning Faneuil Hall pub - Ned Devine’s and finally another spot is Boston Chowda Co. a great place when looking for it to go and for large portions as the bread bowl is the size of a cow’s head!

It is also recommended that you check out one (or a few) of the city’s Irish pubs that provide charming vibes. A lively sports bar on Dot Ave - the Banshee is the official home to several local chapters of international soccer supporters clubs - the most reliable place in town to catch sports like rugby and hurling. Another great Irish pub is the Black Rose, located near Faneuil Hall this spot has been pouring pints for more than 40 years and offers live music, combining New England classics with Irish treats. Finally, The Brendan Behan Pub offers an extensive craft beer list and hosts regular food pop-ups.

When looking for drinks with a view there are a few rooftop patios to enjoy a view of the stunning skyline. The Lexington located in East Cambridge is a beautiful modern greenhouse-like space offering hearty New American fare.

There is also the Lookout Rooftop and Bar atop the popular Envoy Hotel offers luxurious comfort with stylish seating and upscale cocktails where you can sit and enjoy the skyline and sunset views over the Fort Point Channel.

Visit a Museum At Night

Museum of Science

Boston’s Museum of Science is among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, bringing in nearly 5 million visitors a year! The museum features 34 exhibits, some permanent and others temporary so you will always experience something new with each visit! Exhibits include; a Hall of Human Life focusing on how people understand their own biology, Arctic Adventure with Technology where you can fly a drone to find an Arctic Fox among other immersive experiences, and Project Vaccine: Our Best Defense, a space where the public can learn about vaccines and their development.

They also offer Omni Films - IMAX films projected onto a five-story-high domed screen featuring films such as Ancient Caves and Superpower Dogs. You can catch a Planetarium Show at the Charles Hayden Planetarium where you can descend through Jupiter’s atmosphere, and/or view the night sky with strewn stars. 4-D Films are also available where you can feel and even smell special effects, and live presentations led by dynamic educators teach visitors about everything from quantum physics to the expanding universe.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is an art museum that houses beautiful examples of European, Asian, and American Art including paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and more. The museum was founded by Isabella Stewart Gardner, an American art collector, philanthropist, and patron of the arts. Gardner began collecting seriously after receiving a large inheritance from her father, becoming the first American to own a painting by Botticelli, a Renaissance master. After her husband's death, she purchased land in the marshy Fenway area and hired architect Willard T Sears to build Fenway Court, once the building was complete Isabella spent a year installing her collection in ways that would evoke intimate responses to the art.

The Museum opened on January 1, 1903, celebrated with a grand celebration including a performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, featuring a menu offering champagne and doughnuts.

Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts is the 20th-largest art museum in the world containing 8, 161 paintings and more than 450,000 words of art. The MFA opened its doors July 4, 1876 om Copley Square with 5,600 works of art but over the next several years the collections, as well as the number of visitors, grew exponentially, so much so that in 1909 the Museum moved to its current home on Huntington Avenue.

Catch a Red Sox Game at Fenway Park

Since 1912, fans have flocked to Fenway to watch the home team play in the heart of Boston, the oldest active ballpark in the MLB. Offering a variety of tours for individuals, groups, any occasion, and premium experiences, fans are able to get an exclusive look at the historical Fenway Park and get a chance to see the home team win!

Boston, Massachusetts is a fantastic place to visit no matter the time! A great place to explore local traditions, scenic views, and explore American history and arts scenes. The city is happy to be the site of your next vacation!