Things to See in Boston From Riverside Concerts to Capitol Tours
Mix things to see in Boston, from free Esplanade concerts and a golden-domed capitol to a harbor beer garden and arena history.
Free summer concerts and performances fill the Esplanade lawn at this riverside amphitheater, where visitors single out the July Fourth Pops fireworks concert. Parking is not direct and a walk is likely, large crowds are possible, and bringing your own food and drinks is a common tip.
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Charles Bulfinch's golden-domed capitol on Beacon Hill remains the working seat of Massachusetts government. Mosaics, historical wall art and stained glass line its halls, and free volunteer-led or self-guided tours reach spaces such as the House chamber, with conducted tours weekdays 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Seating pockets fill this multi-story beer garden at the Charlestown Navy Yard, from quiet zones by a water fountain to sun and shade. An upstairs deck adds elevated views, and game watching, visual arts and live events fill out the day, with seasonal hours until 11:00 PM.
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Boston sports history lives inside TD Garden at 100 Legends Way, where the collection is reachable only on guided tours while the arena stays active. The setting ties the city's athletic past to its current game-day life, and TD Bank customers receive free admission.
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