The following list of activities is designed to meet the interests of anyone traveling to Boston, whether it is your first trip or your 40th. You may be traveling alone, with kids, on a romantic getaway, with a large group of friends, or here for work. No matter what your company is you can find something for everyone on this list of Boston's best places to visit while here.
Here is the best list:
1. The Boston Public Gardens
During Revolutionary times this area was filled with grazing cows in a vast field. Today the Boston Common, as this area is also known as, is home to the famous Swan Boats where you can catch a ride around the pond, Frog Pond where you can ice skate outdoors in winter, and the beautiful flower beds in the Public Gardens. Make sure to stop and take photos of yourself next to the famous bronze ducklings from Robert McCloskey's book "Make Way for Ducklings".
2. Museum of Science
This is Boston's most-visited museum for a reason - there are over 400 interactive displays and exhibits, plus the IMAX Theatre and the Hayden planetarium, Touring exhibits, in which you use forensic skills to solve crimes or get up close and personal with reptiles are well worth it.
3. Beacon Hill
Walking through Beacon Hill you will be transported back in time to an age when horse drawn carriages roamed the streets and the gas lamps still light the streets here. The beauty of this neighborhood is filled with charm that is tucked between Back Bay, the Boston Common, and the Charles River. Be sure to stop by the most famous bar on TV- Cheers and the Bulfinch Pub while visiting here.
4. Home of the Red Sox- Fenway Park
The Fenway Park area in summertime and early fall are the best! Come early and catch a game with the Red Sox. Even on off game days the area is constantly bustling with fans and energy. Fenway Park offers guided tours daily. Fenway Park is the second oldest ballpark, in use continuously since 1912. If you are lucky you may even get to meet some players or Wally the Green Monster for a photo opportunity. You need to have a Fenway Frank while here or try a RemDawg.
5. JFK Museum
Birthplace of President John F. Kennedy this restored home place has become a museum full of original artifacts documenting JFK's childhood, war service years, rise in politics, and untimely death. This building is located on Boston Harbor and is a tranquil, peaceful place to visit for the history of an amazing man.
6. Quincy Market
Full of history, known for the secret meetings of the Sons of Liberty at the start of the Revolutionary War, Quincy Market is an amazing place to visit for the food, shopping, street performers, and nightlife.
7. North End, Italian neighborhood
The feel of this amazing neighborhood is one of walking the side streets in Italy. Outdoor cafes for espresso, pastry shops open late with the smells of cannoli, and old school family members sitting on folding chairs playing cards is typical of what you will see. Bring your appetite and enjoy the feasts that await.
8. MIT/Harvard Square
Take the Red Line "T" to Kendall Square to see where many of the world's high tech wizards were trained. The MIT museum chronicles past contributions, and (weird building) is worth a look. Continue on the Red Line to Harvard Square where John Harvard opened a little school named after him in 1636. Take a tour of the grounds and enjoy the sites and sounds of The Square, a world unto itself. Buy a HARVARD sweatshirt at the COOP department store and pretend you studied there - everyone else does.
9. Whale Watch at the New England Aquarium
Operating only late spring into the fall, the Whale Watch is a truly unique chance to get close to area whales. High speed vessels whisk you to view these behemoths as they "breach" , or dive, with tails breaking the surface of the water. The boat captains always seem to know where the whales are, and even more astounding is that the whales seem to enjoy the attention!
10. Duck Tour
Amphibious vehicles with names like "Fenway Frank" and "Beacon Bertha" hit the hot spots around town, complemented by a running monologue of wisecracks, anecdotes, and half-truths. The Duck enters the Charles River near the Museum of Science for a riverspin. Back on dry land, implore passersby to "QUACK-QUACK".. You're a tourist, so why not?!?
Here is the best list:
1. The Boston Public Gardens
During Revolutionary times this area was filled with grazing cows in a vast field. Today the Boston Common, as this area is also known as, is home to the famous Swan Boats where you can catch a ride around the pond, Frog Pond where you can ice skate outdoors in winter, and the beautiful flower beds in the Public Gardens. Make sure to stop and take photos of yourself next to the famous bronze ducklings from Robert McCloskey's book "Make Way for Ducklings".
2. Museum of Science
This is Boston's most-visited museum for a reason - there are over 400 interactive displays and exhibits, plus the IMAX Theatre and the Hayden planetarium, Touring exhibits, in which you use forensic skills to solve crimes or get up close and personal with reptiles are well worth it.
3. Beacon Hill
Walking through Beacon Hill you will be transported back in time to an age when horse drawn carriages roamed the streets and the gas lamps still light the streets here. The beauty of this neighborhood is filled with charm that is tucked between Back Bay, the Boston Common, and the Charles River. Be sure to stop by the most famous bar on TV- Cheers and the Bulfinch Pub while visiting here.
4. Home of the Red Sox- Fenway Park
The Fenway Park area in summertime and early fall are the best! Come early and catch a game with the Red Sox. Even on off game days the area is constantly bustling with fans and energy. Fenway Park offers guided tours daily. Fenway Park is the second oldest ballpark, in use continuously since 1912. If you are lucky you may even get to meet some players or Wally the Green Monster for a photo opportunity. You need to have a Fenway Frank while here or try a RemDawg.
5. JFK Museum
Birthplace of President John F. Kennedy this restored home place has become a museum full of original artifacts documenting JFK's childhood, war service years, rise in politics, and untimely death. This building is located on Boston Harbor and is a tranquil, peaceful place to visit for the history of an amazing man.
6. Quincy Market
Full of history, known for the secret meetings of the Sons of Liberty at the start of the Revolutionary War, Quincy Market is an amazing place to visit for the food, shopping, street performers, and nightlife.
7. North End, Italian neighborhood
The feel of this amazing neighborhood is one of walking the side streets in Italy. Outdoor cafes for espresso, pastry shops open late with the smells of cannoli, and old school family members sitting on folding chairs playing cards is typical of what you will see. Bring your appetite and enjoy the feasts that await.
8. MIT/Harvard Square
Take the Red Line "T" to Kendall Square to see where many of the world's high tech wizards were trained. The MIT museum chronicles past contributions, and (weird building) is worth a look. Continue on the Red Line to Harvard Square where John Harvard opened a little school named after him in 1636. Take a tour of the grounds and enjoy the sites and sounds of The Square, a world unto itself. Buy a HARVARD sweatshirt at the COOP department store and pretend you studied there - everyone else does.
9. Whale Watch at the New England Aquarium
Operating only late spring into the fall, the Whale Watch is a truly unique chance to get close to area whales. High speed vessels whisk you to view these behemoths as they "breach" , or dive, with tails breaking the surface of the water. The boat captains always seem to know where the whales are, and even more astounding is that the whales seem to enjoy the attention!
10. Duck Tour
Amphibious vehicles with names like "Fenway Frank" and "Beacon Bertha" hit the hot spots around town, complemented by a running monologue of wisecracks, anecdotes, and half-truths. The Duck enters the Charles River near the Museum of Science for a riverspin. Back on dry land, implore passersby to "QUACK-QUACK".. You're a tourist, so why not?!?
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