Starting in late November, the city of Boston lights up for the holiday season, making it a festive and fun time of year to visit this New England city. During the New Year, is when you can see and take many photos of iconic and unique festive displays, from gigantic Christmas trees to illuminated neighborhoods.
No matter where you go in the city, especially once the sun goes down, you are sure to have the Christmas spirit. But if you’re looking for particularly festive destinations, here are the best ones to check out.
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Tree for Boston in Boston Common
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139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, EE. UU.Get directions
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The Boston Tree, located on Boston Common, is a beautiful fir Christmas tree. It has been received as a gift from Nova Scotia each year and commemorates the relationship between the people of Boston and Halifax after the 1917 Halifax Big Bang.
The Tree Lighting is a large annual event that takes place in late November, where the entire Common is illuminated, including the trees, the Frog Pond skating rink, and more. On that day, you can also see fireworks and the free ice show, the Frog Pond Skating Spectacular.
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Faneuil Hall Market Tree
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4 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109, EE. UU.Get directions
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+1 617-523-1300
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The Faneuil Hall Marketplace is not only the perfect place for holiday shopping, but also home to the tallest decorated Christmas tree in the area. The tree has been as tall as 85 feet tall in recent years, with the last one in 2018 being a 60-foot New York spruce.
During the holiday season through January 1, you can also experience Blink !, an LED sound and light show featuring over 350,000 LED lights, set to music by the Holiday Pops. This free show lasts seven minutes and runs many times each night starting at 4:30 pm
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“Make Way for the Ducklings” at the Boston Public Garden
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4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116, EE. UU.Get directions
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Adjacent to the Boston Common is the Boston Public Garden, which is also illuminated and picturesque for the holidays, including the Statue of George Washington. Here you will find the ‘Make Way for the Ducklings’ statues, which are also dressed for the season, providing another great photo opportunity.
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Commonwealth Avenue shopping center
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484 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, EE. UU.Get directions
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After you’ve walked through the Boston Common and Public Garden, keep walking to Commonwealth Avenue Shopping Center where you’ll find all the trees lining the path illuminated, along with beautiful Victorian cobblestones on both sides with seasonal lights and decor. . This area stretches between the Boston Public Garden and Back Bay, so walk a couple of blocks to Newbury and Boylston streets to do your shopping.
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31 Nights of Light from Copley’s Square Tree and Prudential Tower
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Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116, EE. UU.Get directions
When in Back Bay, be sure to stop by and see the Copley Square tree. This part of the city, including the Boston Public Library and the Fairmont and Lenox hotels, also line the halls for the holidays.
Also walk to the Prudential Tower in the afternoons, as you will see their 31 Nights of Light display along the side of the building. Each day is dedicated to a different local nonprofit and is a beautiful photo of Boston.
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Macy’s Tree at Downtown Crossing
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450 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111, EE. UU.Get directions
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+1 617-357-3000
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If you’re shopping at Downtown Crossing, you can’t miss the Macy’s Christmas Tree at 450 Washington Street. The retailer is also known for its festive window displays that match the tree.
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Trellis in Cristóbal Colón Park
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Christopher Columbus Park Path , Boston , MA 02110 , EE . UU.Get directions
When you arrive in the North End neighborhood and cross the Greenway along the boardwalk, you will see a blue light in the center of Christopher Columbus Park at 110 Atlantic Avenue. This is the trellis, which is covered in 50,000 blue and white LED lights. Go ahead and take a photo under his bow.
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Somerville Illuminations Tour
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50 Evergreen Ave, Somerville, MA 02145, EE. UU.Get directions
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+1 617-625-6600
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Just north of town in Somerville there is a unique opportunity to enjoy the Christmas decorations: the Illuminations Tour. Every year residents of this area go out of their way to decorate their homes for the holidays, and this 45-minute trolley ride organized by the Somerville Art Council takes you to see some of the best. Tickets go on sale in early December, but get yours as soon as possible as they tend to sell out quickly. If you prefer to hike, you can get a $ 3 map to help guide the way.
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Zoo lights at the stone zoo
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149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA 02180, EE. UU.Get directions
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+1 617-541-5466
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Also a short distance north of town is the Stone Zoo. The holiday season is when visitors can experience ZooLights when the zoo comes to life at night through tree-lined trails and lights. Visit the animals and pose for photos with Santa.
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Illuminated port
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Seaport District, Boston, MA, EE. UU.Get directions
One of the newest holiday light displays in town is in the Seaport neighborhood. Now in its third year in 2018, it kicks off with a Light Up Seaport event in late November, celebrating the Seaport’s support of the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes and The Gavin Foundation.
