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TD Garden, Boston, MA

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TD Garden

100 Legends Way · Boston, MA

Why you should go…

TD Garden opened in 1995 as the replacement for the old Boston Garden and is home to the Boston Bruins of the NHL and the Boston Celtics of the NBA, plus concerts and college games. The arena sits directly above the MBTA's North Station, so you can arrive by train. On Levels 5 and 6 you'll find The Sports Museum, whose guided tours take you up to Level 9 to see the championship banners, and the Boston Bruins Heritage Hall.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to TD Garden, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    The Sports Museum

    Under $25

    Boston sports history museum inside TD Garden.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Old North Church & Historic Site

    Under $25

    Boston's oldest surviving church, where two lanterns in the steeple launched Paul Revere's ride in 1775. Crypt and bell-tower tours dig deeper.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Union Oyster House

    Free

    Eat oysters and seafood at the original oyster bar inside a Georgian building on Boston's Freedom Trail near Faneuil Hall.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    New England Aquarium

    $25–$50

    Circle the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, meet playful penguins and sea turtles right on Boston's waterfront.

    0.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

    $25–$50

    Board a full-scale tea ship, hurl tea into the harbor, and relive the night that sparked a revolution.

    1.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family favorite

    Franklin Park Zoo

    $25–$50

    Zoo New England's 72-acre flagship in Olmsted's Franklin Park, gorillas, lions, and giraffes just a few miles from downtown Boston.

    4.4 mi awayMore like this