suites add pull-out sofas. off interstate 95, this modern hotel is 1 mile to legacy place shopping mall and 11. all rooms offer contemporary decor, marble bathrooms and custom-designed beds, plus 42-inch flat-screen tvs and free wifi. there's also a business center and 12,000 sq ft of meeting space, plus a free local area shuttle. amenities include a relaxed grill restaurant, cafe and lobby lounge, plus an indoor pool, sauna, fitness center and sports courts. 6 miles from gillette stadium, home of the new england patriots. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Boston Logan International Airport 26 min
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University (22 min) Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities. Fenway Park (28 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Franklin Park Zoo (26 min) This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum. Boston Common (26 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Museum of Science (25 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Old State House (24 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Boston Public Garden (26 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Old North Church (26 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. The Harvard Museum of Natural History (31 min) Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (28 min) Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. The Paul Revere House (23 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. New England Aquarium (25 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Bunker Hill Monument (29 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (28 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (23 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. |