Boston Logan International Airport 21 min
Old North Church (20 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Old State House (18 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Harvard Square (17 min) Home to America's oldest university, this iconic cultural center offers shops, eateries & theaters. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University (20 min) Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (18 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. New England Aquarium (20 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Boston Public Garden (18 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Fenway Park (16 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (17 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (20 min) Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. The Paul Revere House (18 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. The Harvard Museum of Natural History (20 min) Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers. Museum of Science (21 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Boston Common (21 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Bunker Hill Monument (23 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. |