this upscale hotel in the back bay neighborhood is a 22-minute walk from both fenway park and historic boston common. some rooms provide access to a lounge offering free continental breakfast and evening appetizers. the relaxed rooms have flat-screen tvs, wi-fi (fee) and desks, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. there's a lively sports bar with wall-to-wall tvs, along with a laid-back lounge offering casual american fare. suites add separate living areas. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include a spa, an indoor pool and a fitness center, plus 45 meeting rooms and a business center Boston Logan International Airport 16 min
Quincy Market (12 min) Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings. Old North Church (17 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (6 min) Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. Boston Common (12 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (10 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Museum of Science (12 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Bunker Hill Monument (15 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Old State House (14 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Boston Public Garden (10 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. The Paul Revere House (14 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Boston Children's Museum (13 min) Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Fenway Park (6 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (12 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. 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 (14 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. |