Boston Logan International Airport 20 min
Old North Church (20 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Museum of Science (16 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Bunker Hill Monument (21 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (15 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. 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. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (17 min) Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. New England Aquarium (19 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Fenway Park (13 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (16 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. USS Constitution Museum (22 min) Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as Old Ironsides in the War of 1812. Boston Public Garden (14 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Old State House (18 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Harvard Square (11 min) Home to America's oldest university, this iconic cultural center offers shops, eateries & theaters. The Harvard Museum of Natural History (15 min) Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers. |