Best of Boston
Explore Boston with Orientation Leaders and new classmates. After, continue with friends or head back to campus with your OLs. Subway tickets provided when navigating via public transportation.
Back Bay Fens and Kelleher Rose Garden
Visit the Back Bay Fens and the Kelleher Rose Garden, a green escape tucked right in the heart of the city. Wander through winding paths, blooming rose beds, and quiet spots perfect for reading, sketching, or just taking a breath before the semester picks up. All just a short stroll away.
Boston Common and Movie Night
Navigate to the Boston Common via the Green Line and explore this iconic landmark. From there, enjoy a movie on us at the AMC Theater nearby.
Boston Public Garden and Charles River Esplanade
Navigate to the Boston Public Garden via the Green Line and explore this iconic landmark. From there, meander to the Charles River Esplanade, a beautiful green space with scenic views.
Boston Public Library
Navigate to the Boston Public Library via the Green Line and explore this iconic landmark.
Christopher Columbus Park
Navigate to Christopher Columbus Park via the Orange Line, a waterfront gem tucked between the North End and Boston Harbor. Stroll under the iconic trellis and take in views of the harbor.
Faneuil Hall
Navigate to Faneuil Hall via the Orange Line and discover this bustling and historic urban marketplace.
Museum of Fine Arts
General admission is free with your Husky Card!
The MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world. It has a collection that encompasses nearly 500,000 works of art, with masterpieces from around the globe and across the ages. Uncover unique, peaceful spaces to read, sketch, or concentrate on school work. All just a short stroll away.
Newbury Street
Navigate to Newbury Street via the Green Line and stroll down this iconic Boston spot with plenty of eateries, shops, and more.
The Great Elephant Migration Exhibition
The herd has arrived! 100 life-sized elephant sculptures are making their way through Back Bay. Navigate via the Green Line and take a walk down Comm Ave to view this global art installation.
Husky Hotspots
Join Orientation Leaders and new classmates as you discover true Husky favorites near campus. You’ll be adding these spots to your weekend plans in no time.
Brattle Book Shop
One of America’s oldest and largest used book shops, The Brattle features two floors of general used books, a third floor of rare and antiquarian books, and an outside sale lot.
Farmer’s Horse Coffee
For all our coffee lovers, join Orientation Leaders for a quick stroll to Farmer’s Horse Coffee and enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up on us.
Matcha Café Maiko
For all our matcha lovers, join Orientation Leaders for a quick stroll to Matcha Café Maiko and enjoy a refreshing delight on us.
Newbury Comics
For our comic book lovers, join Orientation Leaders for a quick stroll to Newbury Comics, a popular New England store, known for its eclectic mix of vinyl records, graphic novels, manga, novelty items, and collectibles.
Trident Booksellers & Café
For our bookworms, join Orientation Leaders for a trip to Trident Booksellers & Café on Newbury Street and peruse their bookshelves filled with any genre imaginable, as well as exciting events and sales.
T & Treats
Join Orientation Leaders and new classmates for a sweet introduction to Boston and our subway system “the T”. Subway tickets provided.
TeaDo in Chinatown
Navigate to Chinatown via the Orange Line to enjoy some bubble tea on us.
Levain Bakery in Back Bay
Navigate to Levain Bakery via the Green Line and enjoy a delicious cookie on us.
Mike’s Pastry in the North End
Navigate to Mike’s Pastry in the historic North End via the Orange Line and enjoy a cannoli on us.