unpretentious rooms with simple decor feature free wi-fi and cable tv, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. upgraded rooms add kitchenettes, dining areas and lounges. a 9-minute stroll from hanscom air force base, this straightforward inn is 2 miles from i-95 and 3 miles from both lexington common, a national historic site, and pine meadows golf courses. amenities include a convenience store and laundry facilities. Boston Logan International Airport 29 min
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (31 min) Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. Minute Man National Historical Park (6 min) This historic bridge in a national park marks the spot of the first Revolutionary War battle. Fenway Park (28 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Lexington Common National Historic Site (8 min) Landmark battle green where the Revolutionary War began featuring a historic statue & memorials. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (15 min) Museum focusing on American contemporary & modern artists, with a 30-acre sculpture park outside. Mass Audubon's Drumlin Farm (15 min) Farmyard with animal barns, kid-friendly educational activities & native wildlife exhibits. Harvard Art Museums (25 min) Harvard's oldest museum, featuring European & American art from the Middle Ages to the present day. Walden Pond (11 min) Retreating glaciers created this kettle hole lake that inspired Henry David Thoreau's writings. Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House (10 min) Tours & special events in the heirloom-filled home where Little Women was both written & set. Middlesex Fells Reservation (15 min) 2,575-acre natural haven including hiking trails around a pond plus areas for dog-walking & biking. Bunker Hill Monument (26 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. The Harvard Museum of Natural History (26 min) Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers. Harvard Square (24 min) Home to America's oldest university, this iconic cultural center offers shops, eateries & theaters. North Bridge (14 min) Historic replica 1775 bridge & site where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. Museum of Science (25 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. |