| there's also a fitness room. kids stay at no charge with an adult. freebies include parking and a hot breakfast buffet. in a residential area opposite merrymount park, this laid-back hotel is a 13-minute walk from a metro station and less than a mile from adams national historical park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. bright, unfussy rooms feature complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, in addition to coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. all have desks and usb charging stations; suites add pull-out sofas
Boston Logan International Airport 20 min
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (14 min)
President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei-designed building. Bunker Hill Monument (22 min)
Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (16 min)
Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. Museum of Science (18 min)
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (22 min)
Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Old State House (18 min)
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. New England Aquarium (18 min)
A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Franklin Park Zoo (21 min)
This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum. Fenway Park (21 min)
Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Boston Children's Museum (16 min)
Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Boston Public Garden (19 min)
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Old North Church (20 min)
Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (22 min)
Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. The Paul Revere House (17 min)
Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Boston Common (19 min)
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. | 
