Soaring Trinity Church in Copley Square ranks high among Boston's major architectural masterpieces and is one of several sightseeing highlights on the square.  

Locals and tourists gather on the hillside below the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument on Boston Common for afternoon picnics, socializing, and the view at sunset.  

Food lovers flock to the North End for the excellent Italian restaurants and bakeries such as Mike's Pastry.  

Numerous benches around the large lagoon in the Public Garden offer a peaceful break from the bustle of the city.  

Water enthusiasts stream to Boston Harbor throughout the warm summer and fall months to sail, paddle, and ride powered watercraft.  

Boston's renowned architecture is especially striking after dark when illuminated by spotlights and street lamps.  

The bronze statue of George Washington in the Public Garden is popular as the setting for a classic Boston photo.  

Acorn Street in the Beacon Hill neighborhood is likely the most photographed lane in the city. Take a stroll here to admire the delicate 19th-century row houses and cobblestone street.  

The famous swan boats at Public Garden paddle beneath a mixed skyline of old and new Boston.  

Surrounded by architectural masterpieces such as Trinity Church, South Church, and the Boston Public Library, Boston's Copley Square offers some of the best people-watching in the city.