Boston Logan International Airport 13 min
Boston Common (10 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. The Paul Revere House (11 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Boston Children's Museum (10 min) Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Boston Public Garden (14 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Museum of Science (8 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. The Harvard Museum of Natural History (13 min) Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers. Fenway Park (15 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (8 min) Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. USS Constitution Museum (12 min) Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as Old Ironsides in the War of 1812. New England Aquarium (10 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (8 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. Bunker Hill Monument (11 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Old North Church (13 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (7 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Old State House (11 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. |