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 Bikes & snowboards |
366 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02115 United States +1 617 247 2336 http://www.backbaybicycles.com |
An absolutely huge selection of bicycles, snowboards, clothing, and accessories for the sports enthusiast. Their selection includes all the top names like GT, Kona, Cannondale and Rocky Mountain bikes, as well as snowboards from Avalanche, F2, Joy Ride, Santa Cruz, and others. Bike rental is also available. Purchase a bike and get interest free layaways and free lifetime service. They also sponsor weekly rides. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Boston by trolley |
Long Wharf Boston, MA 02116 United States +1 781 986 6100 / +1 800 343 1328 (Toll free) http://www.beantowntrolley.com... |
If you want to see as much of Boston as possible and do not have much time, this is a great choice. An uninterrupted narrated tour takes two hours. For those with more than two hours to spare, there are 20 stops where passengers can get on and off the trolley to sightsee on their own. Stops include Faneuil Hall, Charlestown, the North End, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Copley Square. The tour takes off every 20 minutes and the fare includes a transfer ticket for a harbor tour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A small, upscale facility near downtown |
8 Newbury Street, Floor 6 Boston, MA 02116 United States +1 617 262 3333 http://www.bostonbody.com/ |
This small health club is very urban. Its location—just a few steps from the Boston Common and Newbury Street—means that it attracts an interesting mix of clients. Students, professionals, doctors and even models are regulars at this club, which prides itself in offering the widest range of fitness classes in the city, from yoga to kickboxing. The free weight room is small but complete, and there is rarely a wait there or in the aerobic equipment room upstairs. Memberships are monthly and include access to all classes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Multi-terrain touring vehicles |
3 Copley Place, Suite 310 (Office) Boston, MA 02116 United States +1 617 267 3825 http://www.bostonducktours.com/ |
A fleet of Ducks, brightly colored, vintage World War II amphibious vehicles provide 80-minute, narrated, half-land, half-water tours of Boston. Do not be alarmed when your Duck abandons its wheels and lowers itself onto the Charles River! Tours depart on the half-hour and cover many of Boston's downtown tourist attractions. Keep in mind: Tour guides encourage quacking! Tickets, which may be purchased two days in advance, often sell out quickly, especially on summer weekends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Riverside recreation |
Storrow Drive Boston, MA 02116 United States +1 617 727 1188 x445 http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/... |
Get a feel for Boston with a stroll along 17 miles of riverside paths and parks. Watch sailboats and racing college crews. On summer evenings, there is free music at the Hatch Memorial Shell (an outdoor stage), and there are always hundreds of walkers, joggers, bikers, dog-walkers and sunbathers enjoying the view. The best way to reach the river is via the Arthur Fiedler footbridge, which is close to the intersection of Beacon and Arlington Streets in the Back Bay, or via the pedestrian bridge near the Charles/MGH T station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Year's celebration |
31 Saint James Avenue Suite 949 Boston, MA 02116 United States +1 617 542 1399 http://www.firstnight.org |
It's an all day blow out when Boston celebrates the New Year by hosting a citywide party for families, with numerous free events. The highlights of the celebration are a parade on New Year's Eve, a laser light show over the Boston Common and two fireworks shows. There are also outdoor ice sculptures, music and other arts performances. Indoor exhibits and performances require a First Night pass, which can be purchased at many locations around the city. Most of the fun takes place on the city's waterfront and Back Bay districts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Outdoor skating on historic Boston Common |
1 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02115 United States +1 617 635 2120 http://www.cityofboston.gov/pa... |
This concrete formation is a wading pool in summer, but it is its winter incarnation as a 16,000-foot outdoor skating rink that gets the most use. On crisp Boston nights, there may be nothing better than a twirl on the ice beneath the trees of the Boston Common and the lights of downtown skyscrapers. You may even have an audience—crowds often gather on the rail around the pond to watch the skaters glide. Admission: $4 Adults; free for children under 13. Skate rental is $5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Work it out, ladies! |
441 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116 United States +1 617 859 7700 http://www.healthworksfitness.com |
If "no space to work out" has always been your excuse, then head towards this 35,000-square-foot fitness club exclusively for women. If you have kids you can't leave behind, bring them along—they'll be in good hands at the in-house nursery. If you feel intimidated on the first day, then attend the equipment orientation to figure out what's best for your body. There are four studios featuring Pilates, boxing and other fitness programs—aerobics, weight-training, cardiovascular workouts, etc. Conclude your day with a visit to the sauna and/or a dip in the Jacuzzi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale shopping and people watching |
Newbury Street Boston, MA 02116 United States +1 800 7 3326 7866 (Tourist Information / Toll Free) http://www.newbury-st.com |
Any shopper will enjoy a stroll down this street, which features eight blocks of upscale boutiques, shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. On warm weekends, the sidewalks are teeming with window shoppers, street performers and overflowing outdoor cafes. Located in the historic Back Bay, much of the brownstone architecture is influenced by the Art Nouveau style of the 1920s. There are upscale clothiers like Max Mara. In addition, chic galleries and restaurants, such as Stephanie's of Newbury and Sonsie, attract a well-dressed, monied crowd. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Make way for ducklings... |
9 Arlington Street Boston Public Garden Boston, MA 02116 United States +1 617 522 1966 http://www.swanboats.com/ |
A trip to Boston is not complete without a visit to this attraction. From mid-April until mid-September, you can take a quick tour on a paddleboat decorated as a swan. These tours have been run by the same family for over a hundred years in the Boston Public Garden, which was the setting for the famous children's story, "Make Way for Ducklings". You will understand why as you glide among the hundreds of ducks that call the Garden pond home. You may see a couple of real swans, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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