there's also a heated indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness room, and a self-serve pantry (fee). check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. hip, contemporary suites feature city views, full kitchens and sitting areas, as well as complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. freebies include loaner bikes, a breakfast buffet, and weeknight cocktail receptions with snacks. some suites add pull-out sofas and/or separate living rooms. opposite the boston convention and exhibition center, this stylish, all-suite hotel in a funky modern building is 2 miles from the new england aquarium and 6 miles from baseball games at fenway park Boston Logan International Airport 8 min
Boston Public Garden (12 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. Boston Harbor Islands State Park (7 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. Old State House (9 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Quincy Market (8 min) Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings. Bunker Hill Monument (14 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Old North Church (11 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (8 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (13 min) Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom. 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 (16 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Boston Children's Museum (12 min) Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Boston Common (9 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Fenway Park (13 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. |