freebies include parking and an area shuttle, as well as a hot breakfast buffet, and regular evening socials with snacks. there's also an indoor pool and a gym, plus meeting space and guest laundry facilities. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. bright studios with kitchens feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sofas. off i-95, relaxed all-suite hotel is 2 miles from needham heights train station, and 10 miles from white stadium in franklin park Boston Logan International Airport 25 min
Bunker Hill Monument (28 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (23 min) Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University (16 min) Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities. The Harvard Museum of Natural History (25 min) Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers. Old North Church (25 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (23 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Museum of Science (25 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Fenway Park (21 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (22 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. The Paul Revere House (22 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Franklin Park Zoo (20 min) This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum. Old State House (23 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Boston Public Garden (22 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. New England Aquarium (24 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Boston Common (26 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. |