View Boston
Uncover the charm of historic and vibrant Boston. Explore iconic landmarks, picturesque parks, and diverse neighborhoods, all woven with culture and history.
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Elevate your Boston experience with 360-degree panoramic views from one of the tallest buildings in New England!
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Explore a 3D model of the city to learn about landmarks. Immerse yourself in the Open Doors 270° theater for a behind-the-scenes street view.
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Experience a magical winter escape at Stratus Bar this holiday season. Delight in twinkling lights, festive decor, seasonal cocktails, delicious bites, and breathtaking city views.
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Fun Fact: The Cloud Terrace is one of the highest open-air observation decks in Boston, offering unparalleled city views.
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Elevate your Boston experience with 360-degree panoramic views from one of the tallest buildings in New England!
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Explore a 3D model of the city to learn about landmarks. Immerse yourself in the Open Doors 270° theater for a behind-the-scenes street view.
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Experience a magical winter escape at Stratus Bar this holiday season. Delight in twinkling lights, festive decor, seasonal cocktails, delicious bites, and breathtaking city views.
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Fun Fact: The Cloud Terrace is one of the highest open-air observation decks in Boston, offering unparalleled city views.
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Soak in Boston’s skyline from the 52nd floor at View Boston, and savor 360° views of the city’s famed sights and hidden gems.
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What's Boston's history like? You'll find out with interactive exhibits, a 3D model of the city, and a feature that lets you handpick your must-visit spots.
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Hop off, wander, hop back on! Trolleys hit 18 must-see stops every 20 minutes, all within walking distance of 100 iconic Boston sights.
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A great tour needs great stories, and your English-speaking guide delivers. Plus, enjoy brag-worthy discounts on museums, cruises, and more.
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Soak in Boston’s skyline from the 52nd floor at View Boston, and savor 360° views of the city’s famed sights and hidden gems.
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What's Boston's history like? You'll find out with interactive exhibits, a 3D model of the city, and a feature that lets you handpick your must-visit spots.
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Hop off, wander, hop back on! Trolleys hit 18 must-see stops every 20 minutes, all within walking distance of 100 iconic Boston sights.
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A great tour needs great stories, and your English-speaking guide delivers. Plus, enjoy brag-worthy discounts on museums, cruises, and more.
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Soar high above Boston with stunning 360-degree views from one of New England’s tallest buildings!
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Discover Boston’s landmarks with a 3D city model and enjoy a street-level view in the Open Doors 270° theater.
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Step back in time at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, exploring expertly restored ships and exhibits from the Revolution.
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Experience the past with historical interpreters in 18th-century costumes, sharing stories of key figures and events.
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Fun fact: The Cloud Terrace is Boston’s highest open-air observation deck, offering unmatched cityscape views.
More details
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Soar high above Boston with stunning 360-degree views from one of New England’s tallest buildings!
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Discover Boston’s landmarks with a 3D city model and enjoy a street-level view in the Open Doors 270° theater.
-
Step back in time at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, exploring expertly restored ships and exhibits from the Revolution.
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Experience the past with historical interpreters in 18th-century costumes, sharing stories of key figures and events.
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Fun fact: The Cloud Terrace is Boston’s highest open-air observation deck, offering unmatched cityscape views.
5% off
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Grab the Go City All-Inclusive Pass and get access to 45+ landmarks, guided tours, cruises and more.
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Save 50% on tickets to museums and spots like View Boston Observation Deck, JFK Presidential Library and Museum, and Franklin Park Zoo.
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You can access hop-on hop-off tours, river cruises and walking tours across iconic food markets and filming spots of The Departed.
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Choose from 1,2,3,5 or 7-day passes depending on your itinerary and flexibility.
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The All-Inclusive pass is your key to all the major attractions in Boston. You can use your pass within 2 years of purchase.
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Grab the Go City All-Inclusive Pass and get access to 45+ landmarks, guided tours, cruises and more.
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Save 50% on tickets to museums and spots like View Boston Observation Deck, JFK Presidential Library and Museum, and Franklin Park Zoo.
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You can access hop-on hop-off tours, river cruises and walking tours across iconic food markets and filming spots of The Departed.
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Choose from 1,2,3,5 or 7-day passes depending on your itinerary and flexibility.
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The All-Inclusive pass is your key to all the major attractions in Boston. You can use your pass within 2 years of purchase.
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Visit some of Boston’s top attractions and go on city cruises and hop-on hop-off tours with this Explorer pass.
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Save 50% on individual tickets for iconic spots like the View Boston Observation Deck, Museum of Science, and USS Constitution Museum.
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Go on a hop-on hop-off tour, sunset cruise across Charles River, or guided food tour of Little Italy. There's something for everyone!
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Three ticket options allow you to pick 2, 3, 4, or 5 attractions from a curated list.
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With a single mobile pass, visit attractions of your choice within 60 days.
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Visit some of Boston’s top attractions and go on city cruises and hop-on hop-off tours with this Explorer pass.
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Save 50% on individual tickets for iconic spots like the View Boston Observation Deck, Museum of Science, and USS Constitution Museum.
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Go on a hop-on hop-off tour, sunset cruise across Charles River, or guided food tour of Little Italy. There's something for everyone!
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Three ticket options allow you to pick 2, 3, 4, or 5 attractions from a curated list.
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With a single mobile pass, visit attractions of your choice within 60 days.
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About View Boston
If a trip to Boston is on the cards for you, head over to the top three floors of Prudential Center and soak in the city’s sights from the 52nd floor observation deck. It offers you wonderful views of the city’s landmarks like the Boston Public Garden which was the first public botanical garden in America and the glorious Massachusetts State House.
Why visit View Boston?
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Plan your visit

Main entrance
View Boston is located on the top three floors of the Prudential Center. To get there, you need to enter the Prudential Center and navigate to the main thoroughfare of the shops. Look for the Madewell store or Vineyard Vines. The entrance to View Boston is just past these stores. Once you’ve found the entrance, you’ll be taken to the top of the building in an elevator to the 52nd floor with a stunning display of the Boston skyline.
View Boston is open throughout the year.
There is a souvenir and merchandise called ‘The View Shop’ on the 50th floor where you can buy Boston-themed memorabilia, including T-shirts, postcards, and mugs, as well as a curated selection of local artisan products.
There are restrooms available for guests on all the 3 floors of View Boston.
There is a bistro called The Beacon on the 50th floor and an al fresco on the 51st called The Stratus where you can dine with a view.
View Boston is wheelchair accessible and ramps are available for seamless navigation.
Wheelchairs are available for use on a first-come-first-served basis at the entrance of Prudential Tower.
Elevators are available to the observatory, restaurants, and the gift shop.
Certified support animals are allowed at View Boston.