One's idea of what constitutes a nice tourist activity largely depends on one's perspective? - traveling with children? A romantic getaway? Reunion with friends? This list includes something for everyone, whether seeing Boston for the first time or the 40th. And you won't find shopping centers or malls on this list- you can do that anywhere.
Here is the best list:
1. The Boston Public Gardens
The Boston Public Gardens are also known as the Boston Common and used to be a field in Revolutionary times for the cows to graze. No cattle roam here now but there are the famous Swan Boats which take tourists on a slow ride around the pond while viewing the beauty of the gardens. The famous bronze ducklings are a popular photo spot from Robert McCloskey's book "Make Way for Ducklings".
2. Museum of Science
One of the best museums on the East Coast, the Museum of Science has over 400 interactive exhibits and displays, and IMAX Theatre and the Hayden Planetarium. Whether you spend the day touring the exhibit halls, solving crimes with the forensic science lab, or get on board the Duck tour boat, you are sure to have a fun-filled day.
3. Beacon Hill
Walking through Beacon Hill you will be transported back in time to an age when horse drawn carriages roamed the streets and the gas lamps still light the streets here. The beauty of this neighborhood is filled with charm that is tucked between Back Bay, the Boston Common, and the Charles River. Be sure to stop by the most famous bar on TV- Cheers and the Bulfinch Pub while visiting here.
4. Fenway Park
Best if you can catch a Red Sox game, but even if the Olde Towne Team is on the road, take in the flavor of baseball's second oldest ballpark, in continuous use since 1912. Stroll the concourse, eat a RemDawg, or take a tour of the beloved, idiosyncratic park.
5. JFK Museum
Birthplace of President John F. Kennedy this restored home place has become a museum full of original artifacts documenting JFK's childhood, war service years, rise in politics, and untimely death. This building is located on Boston Harbor and is a tranquil, peaceful place to visit for the history of an amazing man.
6. Quincy Market
These restored warehouses are in the style of South St. Seaport in NYC, but we were first (actually 1975)! Great food, drink, and souvenir hunting, and still nothing like in on a warm summer's evening. Try McCormack & Schmicks' seafood, and top it off with a stroll though the adjacent...
7. North End, Little Italy Boston style
You'll think you are in Italy, as Espresso Caf's vie with Gelato vendors for the consumer dollar. No need to choose, try one of each. Hanover Street and Prince Street are the main thoroughfares, but each street offers delightful Italian restaurants, many of them open-air.
8. Harvard square/MIT area
Take the Red Line "T" to Kendall Square to see where many of the world's high tech wizards were trained. The MIT museum chronicles past contributions, and (weird building) is worth a look. Continue on the Red Line to Harvard Square where John Harvard opened a little school named after him in 1636. Take a tour of the grounds and enjoy the sites and sounds of The Square, a world unto itself. Buy a HARVARD sweatshirt at the COOP department store and pretend you studied there - everyone else does.
9. Whale Watch at the New England Aquarium
Operating only late spring into the fall, the Whale Watch is a truly unique chance to get close to area whales. High speed vessels whisk you to view these behemoths as they "breach" , or dive, with tails breaking the surface of the water. The boat captains always seem to know where the whales are, and even more astounding is that the whales seem to enjoy the attention!
10. Duck Tour
Amphibious vehicles with names like "Fenway Frank" and "Beacon Bertha" hit the street and then directly into he water as you get a unique tour of the hot spots around town. The tour is complemented by a running monologue of wisecracks, anecdotes, and half-truths by the always entertaining drivers. The Duck enters the Charles River near the Museum of Science for a river mini cruise where you might even get to steer if you have been paying attention and can correctly answer the driver's quiz question. Quack like mad on this fun filled tour.
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