Boston Logan International Airport 11 min
Boston Common (10 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Old State House (17 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Museum of Science (19 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (11 min) Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. The Paul Revere House (9 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (9 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Quincy Market (6 min) Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings. Boston Children's Museum (7 min) Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Bunker Hill Monument (9 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. USS Constitution Museum (10 min) Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as Old Ironsides in the War of 1812. Boston Public Garden (5 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. New England Aquarium (8 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (6 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. Old North Church (11 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Fenway Park (7 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. |