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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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Louis said
…...16th DecIts raining today so ive given up on doing the 'Freedom Trail' as well as anything… 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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Jon & Hannah said
… to the Boston Common to relax this afternoon, before catching a night train to Washington DC this evening… 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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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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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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Ralph and Pat said
… to the North End (for you non-Boston types read: Italian town) and had "breakfast" at Mike's Pastry. Dallas… 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
Lexington Travel Experiences
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Day 48 - Boston
Today the weather was distinctly worse than yesterday, but it hasn’t rained as yet so at least I could wander around which was good. I w... Continue reading »
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Back to Beantown
You know the old cliché about getting goosebumps as you walk down the ramp and get your first glimpse of a playing field? That was... 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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Boston - beautiful city, home of the Red Sox and...
Tuesday 21st August - Lima to supposedly Boston This was a really early morning start again... we organised a taxi to pick us up for 3.45... Continue reading »
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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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