George Wu - Compass

Housing over 450,000 works of art, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston boasts one of the most extensive art collections in the country. The museum is one of the largest in America and features a wide variety of art, including French impressionist and post-impressionist works, 18th and 19th century American art, imperial Chinese art, the largest collection of Japanese art outside of Japan, and much more. A few of the renowned artists with works in the collection include Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.

Catch the Boston University Terriers hockey team or basketball team in action at the Agganis Arena. If sports aren't what you're looking for, keep your eye on the arena's calendar and you'll see some big names in entertainment on the upcoming performance schedule. The Black Eyed Peas, Sting, Duran Duran, Muse, Bob Dylan, Katy Perry, and Alicia Keys are just a few famous faces who've graced the stage here.

The Boston Harbor Islands offer some perfect destinations for boating and kayaking. Along with playing on the water, fishing, hiking, camping and swimming are popular for this park, too. There are dozens of recreational pathways and trails to explore throughout the islands.