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Boston weather essentials

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May
63°F 17°C
47°F 8°C
3 in 8 cm
Jun
73°F 22°C
57°F 13°C
3 in 8 cm
Jul
78°F 25°C
63°F 17°C
2 in 6 cm
Aug
77°F 25°C
62°F 16°C
3 in 7 cm
Sep
70°F 21°C
55°F 12°C
3 in 7 cm
Oct
59°F 15°C
44°F 6°C
4 in 10 cm
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Daryl Christopher
Daryl Christopher
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Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Mugar Library
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Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Irish Heritage Trail
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Irish Heritage Trail
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Owner description: The Boston Irish Tourism Association has created Boston's Irish Heritage Trail, a walk through 300 years of history. The tour... more » Owner description: The Boston Irish Tourism Association has created Boston's Irish Heritage Trail, a walk through 300 years of history. The tour features sites important to Irish-American heritage in Boston and Back Bay. They also maintain a guide to neighborhoods in Boston that have strong Irish immigrant influence. Guided tours are offered, starting at the Boston Common Visitors Center,and self-guided maps are available at the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau on the Boston Common and at the Prudential Center. « less
Attraction type  Trails
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Round Corner House
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House built in 1814 by ship's carpenters to resemble a ship's hull.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Warren Tavern
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Pub named after General Joseph Warren, who was killed in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Bar/ Clubs
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
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The Fens
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The Fens
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Nature Reserve offers great running trails for people who love peace and quiet.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
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Museum of Dirt
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Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
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The Big Dig
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Owner description: One of the largest engineering undertakings ever, the construction site of submerging I93 into a tunnel through downtown... more » Owner description: One of the largest engineering undertakings ever, the construction site of submerging I93 into a tunnel through downtown Boston. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Courageous Sailing Center
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Attraction type  Marinas
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Boston Latin School
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Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
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Sky Zone Boston Indoor Trampoline Park
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Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  9.5 miles from city center
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Storrow Drive
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Scenic, but busy road that winds along the Charles River.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic Drives
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
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Emmanuel Church
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Emmanuel Church
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Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Candela
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A comprehensive blend of unique and innovative spa, fitness and salon services in a traditional Back Bay setting.
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  4.8 miles from city center
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Marine Park
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This waterfront park was the last jewel in Olmsted's Emerald Necklace.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  7.6 miles from city center
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Chorus pro Musica
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Owner description: Chorus pro Musica, this year celebrating 60 years, has built a superb reputation as one of the great choruses of New England.... more » Owner description: Chorus pro Musica, this year celebrating 60 years, has built a superb reputation as one of the great choruses of New England. Known for innovative programming and high quality performances, Chorus pro Musica has collaborated with such famed organizations as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Philharmonic, the Boston Ballet, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Recently, the chorus has sung at Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. « less
Attraction type  Concerts
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Harriet Tubman House
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Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
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Gallops Island
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Attraction type  Islands; Parks
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
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Lovell's Island
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Attraction type  Islands
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
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William J. Devine Municipal Golf Course
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Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  4.0 miles from city center
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Museum of the National Center of Afro American Artists
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Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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Boston University Observatory
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Boston University Observatory
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Owner description: The Observatory offers a public viewing night for people to come observe the night sky through telescopes and binoculars and... more » Owner description: The Observatory offers a public viewing night for people to come observe the night sky through telescopes and binoculars and see things they otherwise might not get to see, and learn some astronomy as well. The Open Nights are held most Wednesday evenings throughout the year, weather permitting. It is open to everyone. Starting times are 7:30pm during the fall and winter, and 8:30pm during the spring and summer. The program lasts about an hour. « less
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Bayside Expo Center
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Attraction type  Convention Centers
Distance  2.7 miles from city center
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Curley Memorial Plaza
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Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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World Trade Center Boston
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Attraction type  Convention Centers
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Boston Beer Museum
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Attraction type  Breweries; Museums
Distance  3.8 miles from city center
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City Golf Inc
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Indoor driving range, also offering lessons
Attraction type  Sports Complexes; Golf Courses
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Back Bay Yoga Studio
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Attraction type  Health Clubs
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Boston Irish Famine Memorial
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Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  9.3 miles from city center
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