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Tips 1 - 10 of 13 Boston Things to Do
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The Boston Public Garden founded in 1837, is a wonderful place for a stroll. The flowers seem to change weekly in the manicured plots. Lots of benches are provided along the winding pathways for taking in the scenery.
The companion to the garden is the Boston Common just across the street on a hill. It's a larger park with wide open spaces.
The Statue is of George Washington on his horse
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Phone: 617-635-4505
Directions: On Boylston between Arlington and Charles Street
Website: http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/
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At the lagoon in the Boston Public Garden you can go for a ride on these unually shaped swan boats. They were not running on the rainy day I visited. Boat rides cost about $2, and take you on a 15 minute trip around the lake.
There are many ducks and waterbirds living at the lagoon. The swans have a protected nest area where for the first time in the parks history we await the arrival of the baby swans. I was told they should be hatching in a week or two!
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Phone: 617-635-4505
Directions: On Boylston between Arlington and Charles Street
Website: http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/
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Charles Street is a quaint little road lined with Antique and Specialty shops. We visited a great little Wine and Cheese store called DeLuca's. A great place to window shop or maybe even pick up a special souvenier.
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Directions: Area bounded by: Storrow Dr., Cambridge St., Beacon St., Bowdoin St.
Website: http://www.beaconhillonline.com/
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We came across this interesting sculpture while walking the esplanade along the Charles River. This beautiful tree lined walk takes you along the banks, past the sailing school, across some small islands, past the Hatch Shell and down past the bridges. Lots of people walk, bike and rollerblade down this paved walkway.
The Sculpture is of Arthur Fiedler, former conductor of the Boston Pops. A orchestra that plays only "popular" showtunes and such. They play every July 4th at the fireworks festivities. The sculpture is made of layered metal plates.
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The Charles River is where they hold the 4th of July Fireworks every year. The city of Boston puts on quite a display! Tons of boats put down anchor, some even tie themselves together, to watch the show. The Boston Pops play at the Hatch shell and the fireworks are choreographed to the music.
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Directions: Storrow Drive / Memorial Drive
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Back in the 7th grade I went on a class trip to Boston and one of the sights that stands out in my memory is the Maparium located in the Mary Baker Eddy Library in the Christian Science Center. It is a huge stained glass globe designed by Chester Lindsay Churchill and constructed between 1932 and 1935. There is a walkway that goes through the center of the globe for viewing from the inside with a brief audio and light presentation. Countries have changed a lot since the time of constuction. It is interesting to look at this globe and see how the world once was. No pictures are allowed in the Maparium (well i guess they were 15 years ago, but as of my recent trip they were not)
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We visited Boston's MFA when they were holding a special exhibition on Art Deco. To get into this show it was an additional $7, the regular cost of admission is $15. The show was definately worth it! Paintings furniture, posters and appliances from the era were on display as well as explanations and pieces that were the sources of inspiration for the artists.
Besides this special show,, we also explored the Chinese Art, the Egyptian rooms, the impressionists, the Renaissance and more. It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
For lunch we went to the Gallery Restuarant, located right in front of the gift shop. The soup of the day was pumpkin, it was delicious!
The Museum is open 7 days a week
Mon-Tues, Sat & Sun 10am - 4:45pm
Weds, Thurs & Fri 10am - 9:45pm
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Phone: 617-267-9300
Address: 465 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115-5597
Website: http://www.mfa.org/
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I love, love, love this museum! It is so peaceful here. Designed as and old Italian mansion, it's as though you are stepping into another time and place. The centerpiece is a large 4 story high courtyard with a glass ceiling. There are a beautiful variety of trees (my favorite was the fern tree) and flowers, including some amazing orchids I had never seen before here. Around the perimeter there are many rooms to explore with period furniture, and many paintings, books, some with illuminated manuscript, and other interesting pieces. There is no textbook coherence to how everything is set up. Ms. Gardner wanted to place the artwork in a way that was most enjoyable for viewing, which means that the way the art is displayed is as artistic as the pieces themselves. Not all like works are grouped together.
No photographs are allowed inside the museum, not even in the courtyard. You may take photos from the side garden.
The Museum Cafe is a lovely spot for lunch. We sat outside under the awning in the garden. Very realaxing.
Museum is closed on Mondays.
Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-5 pm(Galleries begin closing at 4:45 pm)
Adults: $10 ($11 on weekends)
Seniors: $7
College Students: $5 with current I.D.
Children under 18 are admitted free
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Phone: Information 617 566 1401
Address: 280 The Fenway, Boston MA 02115
Directions: Not far at all from MFA, it's just around the corner. You could make a day of it museum hopping!
Website: http://www.gardnermuseum.org/
Other Contact: Box Office 617 278 5156
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Well if you are in Boston, the Hancock Tower really is a "must see" whether you want to or not! At 60 Stories high, it's the tallest building in town. Not to mention the shiny blue glass exterior that reflects surrounding buildings and beautiful sunsets!
We visited this building last year to watch the fireworks on the fourth of July. It was not the ideal place for viewing. It is too far up and back from the Charles to really hear anything (I love the sound of fireworks!)
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Website: http://www.galinsky.com/buildings/hancockboston/
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The Christian Science Center is a really beautiful building. After we visited the Maparium we wandered around it. There is a large reflecting pool which captures the Prudential and other nearby buildings as well as the center and it's Chapel. At the end of the pool is a wonderful fountain which is at pavement level, you can, and are encouraged to walk right in. We had fun getting inside without getting wet, but I'm sure on a hot day it would be a welcome relief! The fountain does not run all day though, when we walked past it later on it had been shut off.
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Address: Massachusetts Avenue
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im moving to Boston soon, so i hope to meet you there once:-)) have a nice day | RhondaRuth Tue Oct 4, 2005 15:06 UTC
Wow! What a beautiful shot you got of the fireworks. Nice work!! | KarenandCory Wed Aug 17, 2005 17:55 UTC
Nice fireworks pictures in Boston. I think you've done more in Boston than I have living here. | freya_heaven Sun Jul 24, 2005 21:40 UTC
Wonderful new travelogue! Enjoyed your updates too. Looks like you had a great trip to Boston, Amy. This is a place I fancy visiting also, Great tips & photos, love the night time & statue ones. Well Done q(~_~)p |
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