housed in a classic victorian building, this budget hotel is a 2-minute walk from harvard university, a 10-minute walk from harvard square and 3 miles from boston common. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary, and theres a front porch with a relaxed seating area. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. functional, traditionally furnished rooms offer private bathrooms, plus air-conditioning, cable tv and free wi-fi Boston Logan International Airport 18 min
Old North Church (18 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Bunker Hill Monument (14 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (14 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Old State House (17 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (16 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. The Harvard Museum of Natural History (9 min) Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (13 min) Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. The Paul Revere House (15 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Museum of Science (13 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Boston Public Garden (12 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Boston Common (18 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Harvard Square (8 min) Home to America's oldest university, this iconic cultural center offers shops, eateries & theaters. USS Constitution Museum (16 min) Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as Old Ironsides in the War of 1812. New England Aquarium (18 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Fenway Park (11 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. |