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If you\u2019re at a loss for what to do in a city as rich with history, culture, and sports as Boston, you might be looking in the wrong places. Here is our absolute bucket list of activities for visitors and residents alike. Some are beloved local institutions to discover and rediscover, others show us new sides of the city. When the day\u2019s exploration is done, enjoy a beer, explore specialty markets around the city, or grab an ice cream for a sweet finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Related: <\/span><\/span>See the 2025 list of bucket list activities to do around Boston<\/div>\n
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