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Ranked #1 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "A "must see" museum" 05/18/2013
- "A nice museum, period." 05/18/2013
Category: Art Museums
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Boston's oldest, largest and best-known art institution, the MFA houses one of the world's most comprehensive art collections...
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Boston's oldest, largest and best-known art institution, the MFA houses one of the world's most comprehensive art collections and is renowned for its Impressionist paintings, Asian and Egyptian collections and early American art.
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Ranked #2 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Small, delightful park on the Emerald..." 05/17/2013
- "wish fulfilled" 05/17/2013
Category: Parks; Gardens
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This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing...
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This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.
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Ranked #3 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Premier Orchestra" 05/16/2013
- "One of the world's great orchestras" 05/13/2013
Category: Concerts
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Ranked #4 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Awesome stadium" 05/18/2013
- "The walk to Freedom" 05/18/2013
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Fenway Park is the oldest Major League baseball park in the United States. Its small, intimate atmosphere really allows you to feel like you are "in the game." On a warm summer... more »
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Ranked #5 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Amazing journey through history!" 05/19/2013
- "Loved the history!" 05/18/2013
Category: Historic Walking Areas; Trails
There are at least seven Different Tour Companies that tour guests on the Freedom Trail: The Freedom Trail Foundation :Daily tours every hour on the hour from 11-4 from Boston... more »
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Ranked #6 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Gem" 05/18/2013
- "Restaurants and laundromats as far as..." 05/15/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
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This Italian neighborhood, Boston's oldest, is known for its wonderful restaurants and historic sights. Walk the cobblestone...
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This Italian neighborhood, Boston's oldest, is known for its wonderful restaurants and historic sights. Walk the cobblestone streets to take in the architecture and aromas of delicious food, and visit Paul Revere's house and the Old North Church while you're in the neighborhood.
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Ranked #7 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Fun for music lovers and symphony novi..." 05/10/2013
- "Unforgettable experience!" 05/09/2013
Category: Symphonies
Conductor Keith Lockhart leads the orchestra at Symphony Hall and on the Charles River Esplanade.
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Ranked #8 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Gorgeous Place!" 05/16/2013
- "Gorgeous architecture - beautiful room..." 05/15/2013
Category: Libraries; Art Museums
The Boston Public Library was the first large municipally-funded public library in America. It has a central location right in the heart of Copley Square, facing the Trinity... more »
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Ranked #9 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Excellent educational facility celebra..." 05/18/2013
- "Just Delightful History~" 05/18/2013
Category: History Museums; Libraries; Specialty Museums
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Relive the Kennedy era in this dynamic combination museum and library, where your visit starts with a short film and then...
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Relive the Kennedy era in this dynamic combination museum and library, where your visit starts with a short film and then leaves you on your own to explore a series of fascinating exhibits, including the Kennedy-Nixon debate, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the space program, 1960s campaign paraphernalia and displays about Jacqueline and other Kennedy family members. The striking, I.M. Pei-designed building overlooks the water and the Boston skyline.
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Ranked #10 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "beauty in a great city" 05/09/2013
- "An oasis in the city" 05/01/2013
Category: Gardens; Parks
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Part of Olmsted's famous Emerald Necklace, America's oldest public arboretum has 265 beautiful acres of trees, shrubs and...
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Part of Olmsted's famous Emerald Necklace, America's oldest public arboretum has 265 beautiful acres of trees, shrubs and vines.
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Ranked #11 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Quick stop along the Freedom Trail" 05/17/2013
- "nice church" 05/15/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Religious Sites
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The signal from the steeple of Boston's oldest church triggered the War for Independence that led to the birth of America. On...
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The signal from the steeple of Boston's oldest church triggered the War for Independence that led to the birth of America. On that fateful night in 1775, the two lanterns in the steeple told Paul Revere that the British were approaching by boat, not on foot.
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Ranked #12 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Beautiful" 05/15/2013
- "Beautiful!" 05/12/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
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The famous Boston Brahmin neighborhood of red brick sidewalks, cobblestoned streets, elegant townhouses and gas street lamps....
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The famous Boston Brahmin neighborhood of red brick sidewalks, cobblestoned streets, elegant townhouses and gas street lamps.
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Ranked #13 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "go check it out!" 05/13/2013
- "Do Not Miss this hidden treasure!" 05/13/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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The Printing Office of Edes & Gill, Boston’s only colonial era printing experience, will opened its doors to the public on...
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The Printing Office of Edes & Gill, Boston’s only colonial era printing experience, will opened its doors to the public on April 15, 2011, We are open daily 11:30 to 5pmLocated along the Freedom Trail at the historic Clough House, which is owned by and conveniently located adjacent to Old North Church.With the opening of the colonial print shop on April 15, visitors will have the opportunity to engage living historians working their printers trade in pre-revolutionary Boston. These same printers were at the vanguard of citizen angst over British governmental policies that Bostonians felt violated their rights as Englishmen.We offer unique personal encounters with history and colonial printing. As Boston’s only colonial trade experience and only colonial living history interpretive experience, our historic equipment, live demonstrations, interpreters and historic settings enable new levels of understanding how colonial printing affected communities and sparked a revolution in America.We seek to recreate this experience for visitors and school groups to Boston’s Freedom Trail and to rekindle the spirit of Samuel Adams who urged fellow citizens to join this “animating contest of Liberty!”
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Ranked #14 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Great Summer Day outing" 05/15/2013
- "Another Hidden Gem - Rainsford Island" 05/11/2013
Category: National Parks; Islands
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This National Park consists of 34 small islands just off shore in Boston Harbor. The most popular, George's Island, is home...
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This National Park consists of 34 small islands just off shore in Boston Harbor. The most popular, George's Island, is home to Fort Warren, a Civil War Landmark that housed Confederate prisoners. Visitors to the 12 islands open for exploration can camp, kayak, tour lighthouses, ride harbor ferries, hike and swim.
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Ranked #15 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Touching quotations" 05/16/2013
- "Wow" 05/14/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues; History Museums
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The six glass towers of this striking memorial serve to represent the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, six...
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The six glass towers of this striking memorial serve to represent the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, six main Nazi death camps and the candles on a menorah.
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Ranked #16 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "a delighful new area of Boston" 05/15/2013
- "The Good Life." 05/07/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
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Ranked #17 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Worth the time" 05/16/2013
- "A History Teacher's Review" 05/11/2013
Category: Cemeteries; Historic Sites
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The burial ground for famous American patriots like Paul Revere, John Hancock and Sam Adams, is also the final resting place...
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The burial ground for famous American patriots like Paul Revere, John Hancock and Sam Adams, is also the final resting place for Mother Goose.
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Ranked #18 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Great Park" 05/18/2013
- "It is so central" 05/16/2013
Category: Parks
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Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect...
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Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect escape from the bustle of the city.
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Ranked #19 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Avast me hearties!" 05/18/2013
- "Impressive piece of history" 05/18/2013
Category: Ships; Historic Sites; Specialty Museums; History Museums
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At the USS Constitution Museum you don't just learn about history, you EXPERIENCE it! Furl a a sail, fire a cannon, and...
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At the USS Constitution Museum you don't just learn about history, you EXPERIENCE it! Furl a a sail, fire a cannon, and scrub the decks to learn what life was like at sea over 200 years ago. Stop in the NEW "Old Ironsides Discovery Center" to learn the causes and consequences of the War of 1812 and how the ship earned her famous nickname "Old Ironsides." Fun for all ages, admission is simply by donation! Located across from the ship in the historic Boston National Park, Charlestown Navy Yard. Open Daily. The Museum is private non-profit Museum.
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Ranked #20 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Too many people and dogs" 04/24/2013
- "Spectacular views" 04/23/2013
Category: Parks; Historic Sites
The site of a fort erected in 1634, Castle Island is a great place to walk, jog or just unwind and enjoy the view.
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Ranked #21 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Wow, has everythging for all ages and..." 05/16/2013
- "The best we've been to . . ." 05/13/2013
Category: Science Museums
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Spend a couple of hours or the whole day at this hands-on museum that has something exciting for everyone. Touch a lizard,...
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Spend a couple of hours or the whole day at this hands-on museum that has something exciting for everyone. Touch a lizard, watch chickens hatching, see lightning being created and enjoy hundreds of other exhibits, where you can't help but learn something new about science and technology. Hold onto the edge of your seat at the IMAX movie theater, which costs extra.
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Ranked #22 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Quirky Jumble of Art" 05/17/2013
- "What a collection!" 05/16/2013
Category: Art Museums; Gardens
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in the Fenway area of Boston features a fine art collection housed in a building that is a work of art in itself. The Venetian-style palace is... more »
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Ranked #23 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Boston Children's Museum" 05/18/2013
- "Always fun for my 3 year old" 05/09/2013
Category: Children's Museums
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Highlights of this interactive museum include the "Science Playground," featuring giant soap bubble-making tools and the "New...
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Highlights of this interactive museum include the "Science Playground," featuring giant soap bubble-making tools and the "New Balance Climb," which teaches kids the laws of physics while navigating through a two-story-high maze.
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Ranked #24 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Boston Tax Dodgers Eh!" 05/18/2013
- "Fantastic place to visit! A must do w..." 05/15/2013
Category: History Museums; Ships
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At the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, you can be a part of the famous event that forever changed the course of American...
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At the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, you can be a part of the famous event that forever changed the course of American History! It’s more than a stroll through historic artifacts – it’s an adventure! Located on the Congress Street Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts, this floating museum is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. Live actors, high-tech, interactive exhibits, authentically restored tea ships and the stirring, multi-sensory documentary “Let it Begin Here,” are just a taste of what you’ll see, hear and feel. Meet the colonists, explore the ships and dump tea overboard just as the Sons of Liberty did on that fateful night of December 16, 1773. Stop in at Abigail’s Tea Room for teatime and visit the Gift Shop for special souvenirs. It’s educational, entertaining and enlightening — an experience not to be missed by adults and children of all ages. Your tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum will last approximately one hour and will take you through a variety of displays that are interconnected. The tour is designed to give you the opportunity to participate, explore and learn about the people, events and consequences that led up to the American Revolution in the order in which they actually occurred more than 230 years ago.
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Ranked #25 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Great for wiggly children." 03/15/2013
- "A great place to go with kids" 03/11/2013
Category: Islands; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
The largest of the Boston Harbor Islands is a great spot for hiking and exploring.
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Ranked #26 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Just like Bond Street in London" 05/10/2013
- "Pleasant" 04/29/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Boston's chic shopping address mixes elegant boutiques with funky salons and trendy galleries.
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Ranked #27 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Any Event at Symphony Hall is a "Speci..." 04/28/2013
- "Never a bad seat" 04/09/2013
Category: Symphonies; Theaters; Operas
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Ranked #28 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "A good inexpensive option for Touring..." 05/10/2013
- "A chance to see dry docks" 05/07/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Marinas; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Established in 1800 as one of the country's original naval maintenance centers, the Navy Yard is now the home of the USS...
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Established in 1800 as one of the country's original naval maintenance centers, the Navy Yard is now the home of the USS Constitution.
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Ranked #29 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "stunning building" 05/11/2013
- "Architecture as Art" 05/07/2013
Category: Government Buildings; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Designed in 1798 by renowned architect Charles Bulfinch, the historic building is dominated by a magnificent gold dome.
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Ranked #30 of 192 attractions in Boston
- "Celtics!!" 05/17/2013
- "David Savoie" 05/13/2013
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields; Civic Centers
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This modern arena, formerly named the Fleet Center replaced the beloved but dilapidated Boston Garden as home for the Boston...
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This modern arena, formerly named the Fleet Center replaced the beloved but dilapidated Boston Garden as home for the Boston Celtics and Bruins.
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