Boston Logan International Airport 9 min
Fenway Park (9 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Bunker Hill Monument (8 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Boston Harbor Islands State Park (6 min) Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more. Old State House (15 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. The Paul Revere House (7 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. USS Constitution Museum (9 min) Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as Old Ironsides in the War of 1812. Old North Church (9 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Boston Children's Museum (6 min) Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Quincy Market (17 min) Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings. New England Aquarium (6 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Boston Common (13 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Boston Public Garden (15 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (11 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Museum of Science (10 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (4 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. |