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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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beccipit said
… tickets. But trails made also excellent to us. It was freedom trail, that trail… 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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James83 said
… of strange. Got to the outside of the museum of fine arts but couldnt be bothered paying into it!
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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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beccipit said
… to Museum of science (9 am to 1 pm) and New England Aquarium (3-5pm). Two days I got some best meals… 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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James83 said
…>Also walked through the public gardens and Boston Common, which was nice on such a sunny day.
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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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claire_warren said
… thought they were sh*t hot!! Today I took a walk around the waterfront, Quincy Market and the 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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This concert on the Charles River Esplanade, begun by late Boston Pops conductor Arthur Fiedler in 1974, has become a nationally known holiday tradition. The evening's high point is the fireworks display over the Charles River,... more
Arlington Travel Experiences
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Yeah yeah yeah!
So the journey begins!! Arrived in Boston safe and in good health although mighty tired. We spent the first afternoon/evening w... Continue reading »
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All things are better in Boston
New England is known for its beauty, sights, history.. and Boston never fell short of that. Upon arriving in Boston, I was shocked to... 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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Daybreak at Walden Pond
This is as close as you’ll get to Henry David Thoreau’s Walden Pond. Early morning, sun cresting and the pond itself utterly pristine. I... Continue reading »
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Preparing to Leave Boston
"I don't wanna work, I just wanna bang on the drum all day!" That basically summerizes our mood as of late, except instead of bangi... Continue reading »
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