Boston Logan International Airport 35 min
Old State House (32 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (32 min) Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom. Nantasket Beach (15 min) Laid-back beach for swimming, body surfing & other water activities, with food & shops nearby. Castle Island (35 min) Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas. The Paul Revere House (32 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Adams National Historical Park (19 min) Historic homes in the former compound of the Adams family, which included 2 former presidents. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (31 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. Spectacle Island (30 min) Harbor island with a seasonal ferry service, sandy beaches, marina, visitor center & city views. Boston Common (34 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Old North Church (34 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Boston Children's Museum (31 min) Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Boston Public Garden (34 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (29 min) President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei-designed building. Boston Light (17 min) Historic, functioning lighthouse constructed in 1783 features guide-led tours & broad coastal views. New England Aquarium (33 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. |