Boston's 10 Best Things to Do While on Vacation
One's idea of what constitutes a nice tourist activity largely depends on one's perspective? - traveling with children? A romantic getaway? Reunion with friends? This list includes something for everyone, whether seeing Boston for the first time or the 40th. And you won't find shopping centers or malls on this list- you can do that anywhere.
Here they are:
1. The Boston Public Gardens
Also know as the Boston Common, this used to be a "common ground" in Revolutionary War times for cows to graze. Although you won't find cattle here now, the Swan Boats take tourists for a spin around the pond, alongside beautifully arranged flower beds. Check out the bronze duck family from the story "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
Longtime residential district of the Brahmins (Old Money), Beacon hill is situated between Back Bay, the Boston Common, and the Charles River. Gaslit cobblestone streets climb the Hill, revealing flora-filled courtyards and high ceilinged, chandeliered interiors. On Charles and Beacon Streets, stop by for a pint at the inspiration for TV's most famous bar- Cheers- at the Bullfinch Pub.
4. Home of the Red Sox- Fenway Park
Best if you can catch a Red Sox game, but even if the Olde Towne Team is on the road, take in the flavor of baseball's second oldest ballpark, in continuous use since 1912. Stroll the concourse, eat a RemDawg, or take a tour of the beloved, idiosyncratic park.
5. JFK Museum
As birthplace to President Kennedy and home to the entire clan, an astounding collection of artifacts charting JFK's childhood, service years in the war, rise to power and untimely death are displayed in this architecturally unique building on Boston Harbor.
6. Quincy Market
These restored warehouses are in the style of South St. Seaport in NYC, but we were first (actually 1975)! Great food, drink, and souvenir hunting, and still nothing like in on a warm summer's evening. Try McCormack & Schmicks' seafood, and top it off with a stroll though the adjacent...
7. North End
You'll think you are in Italy, as Espresso Caf's vie with Gelato vendors for the consumer dollar. No need to choose, try one of each. Hanover Street and Prince Street are the main thoroughfares, but each street offers delightful Italian restaurants, many of them open-air.
8. MIT/Harvard Square
To visit one of the most visited areas you can hop right onto the Red Line "T" to Harvard Square where John Harvard opened a little school named after him in 1636 at the beginning of colonial America. Take a tour of the beautiful grounds and enjoy the sites and sounds of The Square, a world unto itself. Purchase a HARVARD sweatshirt at the COOP department store and people will assume you studied there. Hop back on the Red line to Kendall Square to see where many of the world's high tech wizards were trained. The MIT museum chronicles past contributions, and a unique architectural building is worth a closer look.
9. New England Aquarium and Whale Watch
Spend the day visiting the harbor seals, penguins, sharks, and seal lion show then hop aboard the whale watch vessel to get up close with the whales. The boat captain is expert at finding the whales and the only time you can catch this tour is late spring through fall. To see these amazing animals breech so close to the boat is amazing!
10. Duck Tour
Amphibious vehicles with names like "Fenway Frank" and "Beacon Bertha" hit the street and then directly into he water as you get a unique tour of the hot spots around town. The tour is complemented by a running monologue of wisecracks, anecdotes, and half-truths by the always entertaining drivers. The Duck enters the Charles River near the Museum of Science for a river mini cruise where you might even get to steer if you have been paying attention and can correctly answer the driver's quiz question. Quack like mad on this fun filled tour.
Here they are:
1. The Boston Public Gardens
Also know as the Boston Common, this used to be a "common ground" in Revolutionary War times for cows to graze. Although you won't find cattle here now, the Swan Boats take tourists for a spin around the pond, alongside beautifully arranged flower beds. Check out the bronze duck family from the story "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
Longtime residential district of the Brahmins (Old Money), Beacon hill is situated between Back Bay, the Boston Common, and the Charles River. Gaslit cobblestone streets climb the Hill, revealing flora-filled courtyards and high ceilinged, chandeliered interiors. On Charles and Beacon Streets, stop by for a pint at the inspiration for TV's most famous bar- Cheers- at the Bullfinch Pub.
4. Home of the Red Sox- Fenway Park
Best if you can catch a Red Sox game, but even if the Olde Towne Team is on the road, take in the flavor of baseball's second oldest ballpark, in continuous use since 1912. Stroll the concourse, eat a RemDawg, or take a tour of the beloved, idiosyncratic park.
5. JFK Museum
As birthplace to President Kennedy and home to the entire clan, an astounding collection of artifacts charting JFK's childhood, service years in the war, rise to power and untimely death are displayed in this architecturally unique building on Boston Harbor.
6. Quincy Market
These restored warehouses are in the style of South St. Seaport in NYC, but we were first (actually 1975)! Great food, drink, and souvenir hunting, and still nothing like in on a warm summer's evening. Try McCormack & Schmicks' seafood, and top it off with a stroll though the adjacent...
7. North End
You'll think you are in Italy, as Espresso Caf's vie with Gelato vendors for the consumer dollar. No need to choose, try one of each. Hanover Street and Prince Street are the main thoroughfares, but each street offers delightful Italian restaurants, many of them open-air.
8. MIT/Harvard Square
To visit one of the most visited areas you can hop right onto the Red Line "T" to Harvard Square where John Harvard opened a little school named after him in 1636 at the beginning of colonial America. Take a tour of the beautiful grounds and enjoy the sites and sounds of The Square, a world unto itself. Purchase a HARVARD sweatshirt at the COOP department store and people will assume you studied there. Hop back on the Red line to Kendall Square to see where many of the world's high tech wizards were trained. The MIT museum chronicles past contributions, and a unique architectural building is worth a closer look.
9. New England Aquarium and Whale Watch
Spend the day visiting the harbor seals, penguins, sharks, and seal lion show then hop aboard the whale watch vessel to get up close with the whales. The boat captain is expert at finding the whales and the only time you can catch this tour is late spring through fall. To see these amazing animals breech so close to the boat is amazing!
10. Duck Tour
Amphibious vehicles with names like "Fenway Frank" and "Beacon Bertha" hit the street and then directly into he water as you get a unique tour of the hot spots around town. The tour is complemented by a running monologue of wisecracks, anecdotes, and half-truths by the always entertaining drivers. The Duck enters the Charles River near the Museum of Science for a river mini cruise where you might even get to steer if you have been paying attention and can correctly answer the driver's quiz question. Quack like mad on this fun filled tour.
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