The lively city of Chelsea is a gateway to Greater Boston. It’s set on the Mystic River and features family-friendly parks, beautiful colonial architecture and fantastic views of the Boston skyline. Stroll around the atmospheric historic district, relax in the riverside park and dine at some of the best Latin American restaurants in New England.
Things to do in Chelsea
Handsome brick buildings characterise the Bellingham Square Historic District. Stroll around the atmospheric district and admire jewels like the Georgian-style City Hall with terracotta trim and Gothic-inspired Saint Rose of Lima Church.
Stretch your legs in riverside Mary O'Malley State Park. A scenic walking trail loops around the park and treats you to fantastic views over the Mystic River, Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge and Boston city skyline. Enjoy a picnic on the grassy foreshore and walk down to the shoreline to skip stones.
Chelsea is a hotspot for Latin American cuisine and boasts some of the best Honduran, Salvadoran and Dominican restaurants in Boston. Try “baleada” tortillas stuffed with beans, cheese and sour cream, deep-fried cassava chips and hearty “sancocho” stews. Wash it all down with an ice-cold glass of “guarapo” sugarcane juice or a cup of creamy “horchata” rice milk.
Discover the city’s colonial heritage at Bellingham-Cary House. The grand 18th-century house is reimagined as a local museum, where you can brush up on more than 500 years of New England history.
Ride the train to Boston and sightsee in the captivating state capital. Get lost in charming cobblestone neighbourhoods like Beacon Hill, walk around the iconic Harvard University campus and watch the Red Sox hit home runs at Fenway Park, one of the oldest baseball stadiums in the United States.
Getting around Chelsea
Downtown Chelsea is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The city is in Suffolk County, 10 minutes from Downtown Boston by car or train. Boston Logan International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.