Boston Logan International Airport 15 min
Boston Public Garden (10 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Boston Common (4 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (7 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. Old North Church (14 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Quincy Market (6 min) Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings. Boston Children's Museum (10 min) Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. New England Aquarium (12 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (14 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. The Paul Revere House (12 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Bunker Hill Monument (14 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Fenway Park (12 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. USS Constitution Museum (15 min) Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as Old Ironsides in the War of 1812. Old State House (4 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Boston Harbor Islands State Park (11 min) Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more. Museum of Science (10 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. |