Central Wharf Plaza

A public park along the waterfront in downtown Boston, Central Wharf Plaza was designed after the Big Dig reconnected this area of Boston by tearing down a giant highway. It not only brings pedestrian traffic to the harbor, but it's also a cool place to hang out. Adjacent to the New England Aquarium, you can swing through to check on the harbor seals (no museum admission is required to watch them swim), passing pop-up sellers of Boston merch along the plaza. It's home to a seasonal beer garden operated by the aquarium, a Ben & Jerry's ice cream stand and more dining options. A pickup location for Boston Duck Tours, harbor cruises and ferries, the plaza also hosts annual urban space initiatives like public art installations.