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Faneuil Hall is also know as
Quincy Market, a tourist-oriented
mall downtown ....
Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM
Sunday - Noon -6... more
The Freedom Trail is an excellent way to introduce yourself to Colonial Revolutionary Boston. In about 2 to 3 hours the Trail will take you along 16 historical sites. It covers well over two and a... more
If you are interested in the history but not seeing a game, a trip down Yawkee Way is still great fun. There are reasonably priced tours available inside the ballpark as well. If you go when there is... more
The smaller sister of the more famous Boston Common, the Public Garden is far more relaxing and beautiful. Where the Common is a largely unstructured space, the Public Garden is landscaped with flower... more
At one point, this street has earned the honor as "the most civilized street in America" (always thought it was Sesame Street when I was a kid!). The evidence is clear: graceful homes, pretty facades,... more
Boston Common is the oldest park in the United States. It is a wonderful place to walk around, jog, or just relax and read a book on a nice day. In the middle of the city, it is full of green grass... more
Harvard University is the oldest university in the United States, established even before the country was – in 1636. It is one of the most prestigious universities in the USA and its alumni list is... more
This ship, nicknamed “Old Ironsides” in the War of 1812 because the British cannon balls would deflect off her thick hull, is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, originally launched... more
The north end got a real start for Italian influence around late 1800's when immigrants came to the town to help construct the new State House. They were masons, skilled in mosaic tile floor laying... more
Copley Place is usually a stop for us when we are in Boston. Both my wife and I enjoy a bit of retail therapy and this is a plce to get it done. This shopping center caters to more upscale stores and... more
Located right here on the waterfront is the New England Aquarium. It's a great place to spend a few hours with their nice selection of sea creatures. There are three floors to explore and in the... more
Cheers,
Watched it loved it and now I have been, Standing outside Cheers on Beacon St which was the old Bull & Finch the inspiration for the TV prog. We also visited the replica of Cheers in Fanueuil... more
77 Rowe Street
Auburndale, Mass 02466
617-213-8400
Free Tour of Finagle’s Bagel-Making Facilities
Tour our facility and see the bagel dough being made fresh every day. Enjoy our self-guided tour... more
“One if by land, and two, if by sea.” ~ number of lanterns to be set on the steeple of Old North Church to indicate how the British were coming.
This is the famous church, the one American... more
We really enjoyed visiting the observatory and found it to be good value at about 12 dollars each. You travel up a high speed lift about 52 floors. The skywalk tour gives you great views of Boston.... more
A virtual who's who of Colonial history are buried here including the victims of the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Benjamin Franklin's parents (Franklin himself is buried in... more
The Customs House was originally built along the Boston waterfront as offices for customs inspectors, but after years of filling in the harbor to expand the city, it now sits several hundred yards... more
If you haven't been to the MFA in a while, here's your excuse to go back. If you've never been, well..... that's pathetic! BUT we'll forgive you if you go check out the new American wing.
You'll... more
One of the things that strikes me about Boston is its unique architecture. One of the most impressive buildings I have seen here is "The Mother Church" located at the Christian Science Plaza. The... more
The Paul Revere Mall is a small park named after the famous American patriot with a large bronze statue of him in the center of the mall. The mall is along the Freedom Trail lined with trees and a... more
The Boston Holocaust Memorial is a bit odd, in that it is a towering glass structure that appears to rise out of the middle of the city’s bureaucratic heart. Composed of six glass towers, the stones... more
Boston's Chinatown is a great place to wander. The Paifang welcomes you into Chinatown. We walked under the arch and explored the sights and smells of Chinatown. There are so many shops, markets and... more
If you have kids with you, Museum Wharf is a must. There you will find the Children's Museum and the Computer Museum. I had a hard time dragging my nephew away from the Children's Museum! Even if you... more
Boston City centre is compact enough to be mostly explored on foot, whether following a specific route (such as The Freedom Trail) or just meandering.
This is the thing about New England, this is... more
Opposite Trinity Church this all glass tower stands out on the Skyline and is famous for the reflection of Trinty Church in its glass panes. Soon after the tower was built there was a huge problem on... more
Looking back at Boston today, I wonder why I hadn't made it back as often as I did during my childhood. I spent many of my summers in Cape Cod with the occasional day trip into Boston and they were......
In November of 1990, I began visiting the many colleges that accepted me as an early applicant. I wasn't very thrilled with any until I visited Boston University. I fell in love with this wonderful...
Boston is the perfect city for a weekend getaway. My wife and I often find ourselves on New England roadtrips and Boston is often a stop.
Our most recent visit to Boston was in November 2010. I had...
This map shows the spur of Boston and across the Charles River, Charlestown. It looks clustered with sites to see, and it is. Maps are well laid out so it is easy to find your way around the city....
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