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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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SPRADS said
… to spare.We made it to Boston and I gave Shelby the job of getting us to the Freedom 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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Tucker Travels said
… by skyscrapers. Then we walk to the famous Boston Common and Public Garden where we view the State House. We… 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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SunnySal said
… in Philadelphia.The Body Works exhibit at thh Museum of Science was so crowded. The German designer has… 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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Scott & Nancy said
… art fair, and strolled through the Italian North End for a great slice of za and for dessert, we… 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
Reading Travel Experiences
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Last Stop Back East
As I'm winding down, mostly just processing (that the trip is over), Carrie suggested I write up a top ten. Now, I have eight more entri... Continue reading »
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Red Sox Nation
Apart from being home to some of the most die hard sports fans in the world, Boston is also one the most enjoyable cities we have... 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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Paul Revere at the beach?
Today we woke to a blue sky and decided to walk over to the North End (for you non-Boston types read: Italian town) and had "breakfast" a... Continue reading »
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Trip to Boston
The annual regatta of sculling teams from the US and the UK was fun to watch - the team colors and coordination, combined with the sunny... Continue reading »
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