- Picnic by the Water. Head for the harbor or river, perch on a park bench or patch of grass, put away your watch, relax, and enjoy the spectacular scene. Whether it's sailboats or ocean liners, seagulls or scullers, there's always something worth watching. My favorite spot is the end of Long Wharf, not far from Faneuil Hall Marketplace, but it's just one of thousands of pleasant spots.
- Visit a Museum: Schedule your visit to take advantage of free or reduced admission at certain times. The USS Constitution Museum is free all the time; the Museum of Fine Arts is free after 4pm Wednesday; the Institute of Contemporary Art is free after 5pm Thursday; the Harvard University Art Museums are free before noon Saturday; and the Children's Museum costs just $1 after 5pm on Friday.
- Relish a Vicarious Thrill: Without so much as lacing up a sneaker, you can participate in the world-famous Boston Marathon. Stretch a little. Drink plenty of fluids. Stake out a slice of sidewalk with a front-row view of the course and cheer as the runners thunder past. Then put your feet up -- you must be exhausted.
- Prowl Newbury Street: From the genteel Arlington Street end to the cutting-edge Mass. Ave. end, Newbury Street -- Boston's legendary shopping destination -- is 8 blocks of pure temptation: galleries, boutiques, jewelry and gift shops, and more. Fortunately, window-shopping is free.
- Check Out a College Concert or Show: Countless student groups just want an attentive audience, and the free or minimal admission can pay off in the long run. Imagine the credit card commercial: "Ability to say you recognized the talent of [insert name of big star] in a student production? Priceless."
Boston Travel Experiences
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Day 48 - Boston
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Gotta love Boston
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Coming to America
The first thing I noticed was how unusually friendly the people are here in Boston. The guy sitting beside on the plane seemed like a pre... Continue reading »
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Back to Beantown
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Boston - beautiful city, home of the Red Sox and...
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