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Ranked #71 of 203 Attractions in Boston
7 reviews
Attraction type Convention Centers
Distance 1.1 miles from city center
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- "The best convention Fare in..." Apr 12, 2012
- "FABULOUSLY IMPOSING!" Mar 3, 2012
- "Great facility for a large c..." Feb 5, 2012
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Ranked #72 of 203 Attractions in Boston
10 reviews
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Located on the Freedom Trail across the street from the Old State House, this visitor center supplies free activity books for...
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Located on the Freedom Trail across the street from the Old State House, this visitor center supplies free activity books for children, and tourist tips for adults.
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Attraction type Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Distance 1.0 miles from city center
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- "Best tours and they are free..." May 12, 2012
- "national Park Service Visito..." Jan 9, 2012
- "Nice stop along the Freedom..." Oct 23, 2011
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Ranked #73 of 203 Attractions in Boston
3 reviews
The Minuteman Bikeway runs from Cambridge, Mass into Arlington Center, Arlington Heights, on into Lexington Center then over Route I-95 (or Rte 128) and ends in Bedford, Mass. It... more »
Attraction type Biking Trails
Distance 0.7 miles from city center
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- "fun to do can get busy" Feb 21, 2012
- "Minuteman Bikeway" Jan 9, 2012
- "Great bikeway!" Jun 18, 2011
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Ranked #74 of 203 Attractions in Boston
7 reviews
Ask someone from outside of Boston to visualize their ideal Boston street, and they will very likely come up with something close to Charles Street. Running from the Boston Common... more »
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.6 miles from city center
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- "restaurants" May 13, 2012
- "One of my favorite areas to..." Apr 2, 2012
- "Charles Street" Jan 9, 2012
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Ranked #75 of 203 Attractions in Boston
8 reviews
Located on historic Beacon Street, this museum is housed in a 1859 Boston brownstone with Victorian furnishings.
Attraction type Historic Sites; Specialty Museums
Distance 0.8 miles from city center
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- "inside look at Beacon Hill" Nov 27, 2011
- "A rather dreary house occup..." Oct 24, 2011
- "Step back in time at the Gib..." Aug 29, 2011
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Ranked #76 of 203 Attractions in Boston
8 reviews
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This striking I.M. Pei edifice, famous for its beauty and infamous for falling glass panes, is Boston's tallest building....
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This striking I.M. Pei edifice, famous for its beauty and infamous for falling glass panes, is Boston's tallest building. After terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the popular 60th-floor observatory was permanently closed due to security concerns.
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Attraction type Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance 1.0 miles from city center
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- "Best office building to work..." May 8, 2012
- "like the venue" Apr 18, 2012
- "Tallest but visit the Pru fo..." Jan 17, 2012
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Ranked #77 of 203 Attractions in Boston
3 reviews
Attraction type Educational Sites; Concerts
Distance 1.7 miles from city center
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- "Excellent Music School" Nov 28, 2011
- "Berklee College of Music Apa..." Aug 13, 2011
- "The coolest college out ther..." Dec 8, 2003
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Ranked #78 of 203 Attractions in Boston
63 reviews
This museum features cutting-edge contemporary painting, sculpture, architecture, film and photography.
Attraction type Art Museums
Distance 0.9 miles from city center
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- "Free Thursdays are the way t..." May 24, 2012
- "cool, very cool." May 17, 2012
- "Great place for all ages!" May 14, 2012
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Ranked #79 of 203 Attractions in Boston
9 reviews
Built in 1754, this was the first Anglican church in America; it later became the country's first Unitarian house of worship.
Attraction type Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Concerts
Distance 0.0 miles from city center
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- "An old church" Apr 6, 2012
- "Noontime Concerts" Mar 21, 2012
- "Colonial church in downtown..." Jan 21, 2012
Ranked #80 of 203 Attractions in Boston
7 reviews
Jamaica Plain is a truly unique neighborhood. Just 3 miles or so from downtown, yet it has the most green space of anyplace in the city. The "Emerald Necklace" of the city was... more »
Attraction type Neighborhoods
Distance 4.2 miles from city center
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- "My little Cambridge" Mar 16, 2012
- "JP" Jan 21, 2012
- "JP" Jan 6, 2012
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Ranked #81 of 203 Attractions in Boston
6 reviews
Peddock's Island is a great place for camping, or just wandering around and enjoying the scenery. The beaches all along it are clean apart from occasional seaglass, and the... more »
Attraction type Islands; Parks; Hiking Trails
Distance 1.5 miles from city center
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- "So close but so far away" Jan 26, 2012
- "Peddocks" Jan 6, 2012
- "Make sure it's open to the p..." Dec 30, 2011
Ranked #82 of 203 Attractions in Boston
28 reviews
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Improv Asylum has main stage shows Wednesday through Saturday nights in Boston's historic North End. We also offer unique...
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Improv Asylum has main stage shows Wednesday through Saturday nights in Boston's historic North End. We also offer unique corporate training, customized corporate shows and a fun adult training center.
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Attraction type Theaters; Comedy Clubs
Distance 0.4 miles from city center
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- "I would revisit!" May 8, 2012
- "junior high school comedy" Apr 22, 2012
- "Fairly Good Improv" Apr 13, 2012
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Ranked #83 of 203 Attractions in Boston
5 reviews
Attraction type Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance 0.8 miles from city center
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- "A lot in one small place - f..." May 19, 2012
- "Great place for a stroll" Mar 19, 2012
- "Fan Pier" Jan 9, 2012
Ranked #84 of 203 Attractions in Boston
7 reviews
Popular waterside concert venue.
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Concerts
Distance 1.4 miles from city center
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- "place to avoid" Mar 26, 2012
- "I love this venue" Dec 30, 2011
- "Bank of America Pavilion rev..." Dec 28, 2011
Ranked #85 of 203 Attractions in Boston
2 reviews
This national historic site's 15 pre-Civil War structures include the African Meeting House.
Attraction type Historic Sites; National Parks
Distance 0.1 miles from city center
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- "Enthusiastic and knowledgeab..." Dec 30, 2011
- "Black Heritage Trail" Sep 30, 2010
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Ranked #86 of 203 Attractions in Boston
19 reviews
The Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, was actually fought on nearby Breed's Hill.
Attraction type Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites
Distance 6.2 miles from city center
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- "Nice end to the Freedom Trai..." May 18, 2012
- "Lonely monument" Apr 23, 2012
- "Monumument" Apr 18, 2012
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Ranked #87 of 203 Attractions in Boston
3 reviews
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The Vilna Shul is Boston's only authentic Jewish historical, cultural and spritiual site. Located on the North Slope of...
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The Vilna Shul is Boston's only authentic Jewish historical, cultural and spritiual site. Located on the North Slope of Beacon Hill, the Old Back of Town, the Vilna continues to be a place of learning (shul) and is portal that allows visitors to step back in time just by walking in the door.
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Attraction type Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance 0.4 miles from city center
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- "Vilna Shul" Jan 9, 2012
- "So friendly, but so run down" Sep 27, 2011
- "Fascinating" May 4, 2011
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Ranked #88 of 203 Attractions in Boston
5 reviews
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A circle of cobblestones in the street outside the Old State House marks the spot where British soldiers fired on a crowd,...
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A circle of cobblestones in the street outside the Old State House marks the spot where British soldiers fired on a crowd, the event which many believe was the start of the Revolutionary War.
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Attraction type Historic Sites
Distance 0.1 miles from city center
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- "Opening shots of the America..." Apr 25, 2012
- "Great for a Sense of History" Apr 6, 2012
- "Visit this historic site" Apr 2, 2012
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Ranked #89 of 203 Attractions in Boston
8 reviews
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park was renovated and reopened in 2003. The park has views of Boston harbor, grassy areas for picnics, water fountain splash area for kids, a rose... more »
Attraction type Parks
Distance 0.5 miles from city center
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- "A Scenic Waterfront Park in..." Mar 4, 2012
- "If you like boats and marina..." Jan 17, 2012
- "Christoper Columbus Park" Jan 6, 2012
Ranked #90 of 203 Attractions in Boston
1 review
Attraction type Bodies of Water
Distance 0.2 miles from city center
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- "Nice1.5 mile loop adjacent t..." Apr 27, 2012
Ranked #91 of 203 Attractions in Boston
1 review
Attraction type Theaters
Distance 1.8 miles from city center
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- "It started out as a night ou..." Apr 10, 2012
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Ranked #92 of 203 Attractions in Boston
1 review
Attraction type Educational Sites
Distance 0.5 miles from city center
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- "Emerson has changed! Very i..." Apr 29, 2012
Ranked #93 of 203 Attractions in Boston
1 review
Attraction type Spas
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- "Awesome Facial & Eminence Or..." Mar 20, 2012
Ranked #94 of 203 Attractions in Boston
7 reviews
This grand Victorian theater, built in 1900, today hosts touring Broadway shows and other productions.
Attraction type Theaters
Distance 0.5 miles from city center
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- "My favorite theater in Bosto..." Jan 3, 2012
- "One of the nicer theatres" Dec 30, 2011
- "Loved this venue for West Si..." Jul 2, 2011
Ranked #95 of 203 Attractions in Boston
2 reviews
This venerable theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, opened in 1910.
Attraction type Theaters
Distance 0.6 miles from city center
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- "A Lovely Piece of Historic A..." Feb 15, 2012
- "Shubert Theatre was Wonderfu..." Oct 4, 2003
Ranked #96 of 203 Attractions in Boston
1 review
Attraction type Theaters; Performances
Distance 0.5 miles from city center
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- "If you love performance..." Feb 4, 2012
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Ranked #97 of 203 Attractions in Boston
36 reviews
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One of America's largest Chinese neighborhoods, Boston's Chinatown is located at the edge of the downtown shopping and...
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One of America's largest Chinese neighborhoods, Boston's Chinatown is located at the edge of the downtown shopping and financial districts.
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Attraction type Neighborhoods
Distance 0.5 miles from city center
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- "Good but small" May 10, 2012
- "Tons of shops and restaurant..." May 4, 2012
- "You can find some good food..." Apr 24, 2012
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Ranked #98 of 203 Attractions in Boston
6 reviews
Southie is a gritty working-class neighborhood on the brink of gentrification.
Attraction type Neighborhoods
Distance 1.8 miles from city center
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- "Much improved but evacuate a..." Jan 17, 2012
- "South Boston" Jan 6, 2012
- "A rebirth of a neighborhood" Dec 29, 2011
Ranked #99 of 203 Attractions in Boston
3 reviews
Boston's South End neighborhood is a great place to spend an afternoon or evening. The area has come a long way in the past ten years or so, especially the Tremont street region... more »
Attraction type Neighborhoods
Distance 1.7 miles from city center
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- "south end" Jan 23, 2012
- "South End review" Dec 28, 2011
- "Great Place to eat and exper..." Dec 22, 2011
Ranked #100 of 203 Attractions in Boston
1 review
Attraction type Historic Sites
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- "Great little side stop on th..." Nov 5, 2011
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