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Visitors will recognize the Freedom Trail by the red brick or painted red line along the sidewalk, demarcations for 2.5 miles of some of the nation's most noteworthy historical sites. Among the sixteen sites are the Paul Revere... more
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Monts&Phill said
…. A walk called the "Freedom Trail" is marked through the city and we duly followed it, from Boston… continue reading »
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Boston Common is America's oldest park in the heart of Boston, offering recreation opportunities and a glimpse into history through numerous monuments to the past. Designated as public space in 1640, British soldiers later camp... more
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Mark & Ciara said
…. Our hotel was great, it's perfectly located right next to Boston Common and public gardens which… continue reading »
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For a breathtaking view of the city and surrounding area, take a trip to this Skywalk observatory. The windows here present a vista of Boston in all directions. On a clear day, visitors can see the mountains of New Hampshire. M... more
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One of the world's great art museums, the MFA works nonstop to become even more accessible and interesting. Every installation reflects a curatorial attitude that makes even those who go in with a feeling of obligation l... more
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beccipit said
…, watched museum and got lot of information’s with nice picture, Boston Museum of fine arts (10 am… continue reading »
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Within Museum of Science are a planetarium, an IMAX movie theater and a two-story Van de Graaf generator, capable of producing 2.5 million volts of electricity. These and the hundreds of other exhibits make this museum one of B... more
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delsinjohnson said
…. After this I went to museum of science, mapparium, and aquarium which has the world’s largest fish… continue reading »
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There are more than 100 places to eat, shop and drink at Faneuil Hall Marketplace also known as Quincy Market. French merchant Peter Faneuil gave the hall that precedes the marketplace to his adopted home of Boston in 1742. It... more
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Just across Charles Street from the Boston Common, Public Garden is elegantly landscaped with flower beds, lagoons, walking paths and statues, including a notable monument of George Washington on a horse. You can watch couples... more
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Elia$ said
…, I went to Boston Public Garden….it is sort of Central Park for Bostonians… continue reading »
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This old neighborhood is the site of the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House. Located along the Boston waterfront, it was the first stop for several waves of immigrants. Italians made it their home in the 1870s. Italian... more
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Couture Addict said
… the subway, aka 'T'. Beacon Hill, North End, Chinatown, Downtown District, Financial District. North End… continue reading »
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Since opening in 1969, New England Aquarium, a waterfront landmark has become one of Boston's biggest tourist attractions. The most famous exhibit, the massive 200,000-gallon "Giant Ocean Tank," has a simulated Caribbean coral... more
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Walk into adventure at 5 Wits - the name originates from Renaissance literature where the five wits were considered to be common sense, imagination, fantasy, estimation and memory. This unusual place brings you a melange of mus... more
Boston Travel Experiences
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Next stop Boston
From New York it was onto Boston, I am going to try and record in this each major place I visit, if for no other reason that it gives me... Continue reading »
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Boston
(Before reading this story please see the overview) Boston in December is a snow dome regularly shaken. For an Australian, seeing such... Continue reading »
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The Send-Off Lunch
I met my brother for lunch in Cambridge. Although it was not his motive, I can't help but think that some of these goodbyes are the 'ju... Continue reading »
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1st stop Boston
Well we arrived just in time, literally! The following day was the big scare at London with the scuppered terrorist attacks - that w... Continue reading »
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Gotta love Boston
After Chicago, we wanted to spend a couple of days in Boston to begin our New England adventure. We had a great first day which included... Continue reading »
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