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 Cruise to Provicetown |
200 Seaport Boulevard Suite 75 Boston, MA 02210 United States +1 617 748 1428 http://www.boston-ptown.com |
Bay State Cruises offers ferry service to Provincetown, both excursion and express service. Three bars, a large dance area, table seating for 160 passengers, an enclosed deck and a sizable observation area are some of amenities on the Providence II, which is used for excursion trips. Provincetown is popular with tourists due to its quaint streets and pristine beaches. The beach town is also popular with the gay and lesbian crowd. Bay State Cruises also offers entertainment cruises on Boston Harbor. Call ahead for ticket and schedule information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 What is up with all the holes? |
Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02111 United States +1 617 951 6400 http://www.masspike.com/bigdig... |
A visitor to Boston would have to go to great lengths to avoid running into road construction these days. Boston is home to the largest, most ambitious and most expensive civil engineering project in the world. The Big Dig's purpose is to create a 10-lane underground superhighway to replace the current elevated six lanes that cut through the heart of the city. The space formerly occupied by the elevated highway will become 150 acres of new parkland. An exhibit at the Museum of Science explains the mess. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Afro-American history |
14 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 742 5415 http://www.nps.gov/boaf/ |
This park in Beacon Hill neighbourhood houses a museum and a 1.6 mile site of 15 historical sites. The museum provides you with interesting information on the African-American community before the Civil War broke out. Other landmarks are - the African Meeting House and the oldest African-American church in America. Let the rangers and guides lead your trail through history. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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See Boston by bicycle |
Starting Point: Boston Common Boston, MA 02196 United States +1 617 308 5902 (Boston Bike Tours & Rentals) http://www.bostonbiketours.com/ |
Get physical with a bike tour through key city attractions. The ticket price includes a sturdy bike, a helmet, water and a map, as well as a knowledgeable guide for a two-hour trip through the Boston Common and Back Bay to Harvard University. There are several set routes, but your guide can also accommodate special stop requests. Child seats are available. Call or check website for tour and rental fees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Boston from the water |
1 Long Wharf Boston, MA 02110 United States +1 617 227 4321 / +1 877 733 9425 (Toll free) http://www.bostonharborcruises... |
This boat line offers ferry service, whale watches, sightseeing and chartered boats on Boston Harbor. Whale watches take about 3 hours on high-speed catamarans. Sightseeing options include a 45-minute U.S.S. Constitution cruise, a 90-minute historical tour of Boston Harbor, or a 90-minute sunset cruise. Ferry service includes commuter runs from waterfront suburbs Salem and Hingham, Boston to Cape Cod service, a four-stop inner-harbor city network, and service to the Boston Harbor Islands State Park. Ships accommodating up to 550 people are available for private functions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sailing lessons and boat rentals |
54 Lewis Wharf Boston, MA 02110 United States +1 617 227 4198 http://www.bostonsailingcenter... |
Open year round, this sailing center was founded in 1977 and provides a high quality series of instructional classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced sailors. The club sponsors several races each year and also offers special charter trips for private groups and corporate events. Most of the charters are in the waters of Boston Harbor but may venture out along the New England coast. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tour by bus |
56 Williams Street Boston, MA 02453-4114 United States +1 781 899 1454 / +1 800 237 8687 http://www.bostontours.com/ |
Do not let cold weather scare you off from sightseeing landmarks and historical sites around Boston. Get picked up at your suburban hotel and see the best of Boston during a seven-hour tour in a minicoach. The narrated tour passes Beacon Hill, the Boston Common and Newbury Street. Stops are made at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Old North Church, the Charlestown Navy Yard and the Bunker Hill Monument. Closes for Winter; opens each April. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Customized walking or biking tours |
52 Grove Street Old Cambridge Properties Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 489 5020 http://members.tripod.com/~Bos... |
Run by a real estate agency, this tour company offers tailored walking or biking tours according to your interests. Walk through the churches of the North End, amble Irish South Boston with views of Pleasure Bay and Castle Island, or take the Armenian/Greek tour to Strawberry Hill. Whatever your interest may be, this office can customize a tour for your family or group. Reservations necessary several weeks in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hiking and camping on a harbor island |
Boston Harbor Boston, MA 02221 United States +1 617 223 8666 http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/... |
Surrounded by the bent finger of Hull peninsula and the blue waters of Hingham Bay, this island offers hiking trails lined with sprawling trees and lush shrubs. Wild berries and flowers add color to your walk. The beautiful views of Hingham bay may make you want to stay a while. If you obtain a permit, you may camp here. Access is by private boat or by free water taxi from George's Island. 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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Sailing in Boston Harbor |
Pier 4 Charlestown Navy Yard Boston, MA 02129 United States +1 617 242 3821 http://www.courageoussailing.org/ |
Located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, this organization offers sailing instruction and youth outreach programs. Guided tours of the inner harbor and Harbor Islands are also available. A fleet of J22s and Rhodes 19s is available for your cruising or racing pleasure. Sail past the U.S.S. Constitution and other naval vessels in dock and enjoy views of Boston from a unique perspective. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Multilingual trolley tours |
66 Long Wharf Boston, MA 02110 United States +1 617 742 1440 http://www.discoverbostontours... |
This tour is a great way for Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Japanese speakers to learn about Boston. Using a personal listening device, passengers can hear a prerecorded narration in the language of their choice. Trolleys depart from Long Wharf and also pick up from several area hotels. An uninterrupted tour takes 110 minutes, but you may get on and off as much as you like. Stops include Newbury Street, Chinatown, Beacon Hill and the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Chartering for private events is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The House of seven gables |
140 Washington Street Boston, MA 01970 United States +1 978 740 0444 http://www.essexheritage.org/ |
Anybody interested in exploring the house of seven gables and four lighthouses? Pay a visit to the Essex Heritage area not just to do the above but to participate in mock settlement demonstrations and trudging maritime/industrial trail...phew! This historical site also features colonial settlements against the backdrop of precious beaches and luxurious landscapes. The rise and development of the shoe and textile industries is another hightlight. Anyone game for this historical picnic ride? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Walking tour of the American Revolution |
15 State Street Boston, MA 02109 United States +1 617 242 5642 / +1 617 242 5689 http://www.nps.gov/bost/freedo... |
This three-mile ribbon of red paint links 16 historical sites. Most visitors start the trail at the Boston Common. The National Park Service offers 90-minute guided tours starting at the Boston National Historical Park Visitor Center. Maps are also available here. Stops include the Old State House, Faneuil Hall and the Old North Church. You can also discover Paul Revere's house, the site of the Boston Massacre, and the Copp's Hill Burial Ground. At the end of the trail in Charlestown, the Bunker Hill Monument and the U.S.S. Constitution await you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tour with a Few Famous Patriots |
99 Chauncy Street Suite 401 Boston, MA 02111 United States +1 617 357 8300 http://www.thefreedomtrail.org |
Walk the Freedom Trail with some famous old characters. Abigail Adams, James Otis or Benjamin Franklin would be happy to entertain and inform a large group or family on the history behind the city of Boston and the American Revolution. Costumed interpreters from the non-profit Freedom Trail Foundation share their encyclopedic knowledge of the past and guarantee startled looks from passersby. Two week advance reservation is required. Customized trail tours last 90 minutes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Resting place of patriots |
Park & Tremont Streets Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 635 7389 http://www.cityofboston.gov/fr... |
This historic cemetery, established in 1660, is the final resting place of many notable figures of the American Revolution. Besides famous patriots such as Samuel Adams and Paul Revere, the graves of the Boston Massacre victims (and Elizabeth "Mother" Goose herself) are among the more renowned in the graveyard. Located on the Freedom Trail across from the Park Street Church, this cemetery is a piece of Boston's varied history, and worth a visit. Wander the haphazard rows and see if you can recognize some of the thousands of names—you may be surprised by what you find. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great Nature |
73, Weir Hill Road Boston, MA 1776 United States +1 978 443 4661 http://www.fws.gov/northeast/g... |
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge contains 3600 acres of wetlands and trails along the Concord and Sudbury Rivers. Migratory birds and other plant and animal life are protected by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service here, and can be observed from park trails. 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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North End gourmet |
6 Charter Street Boston, MA 02113 United States +1 617 523 6032 http://www.cucinare.com/ |
Discover Boston's Italian neighborhood, the North End, and its fine food establishments. This three-hour tour is Michele or one of her prsonally trained guides. Follow the cobblestone streets and discover small markets that supply ingredients for the enticing menus on Hanover Street. Michele will offer a history of the North End before delving into different stores and pointing out food products and ingredients that are staples of authentic Italian cuisine. And yes, there are free samples. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Behold the Old Manse |
269, Monument Street Boston, MA 1742 United States +1 978 369 3909 http://www.oldmanse.org |
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) wrote his book of short stories "Mosses from an Old Manse" while living in this house from 1843-46. The Grounds, open year-round for self guided tours, have been maintained as in the time of Hawthorne's stay, including a vegetable garden gifted by Henry Thoreau in 1842. Guided house tours offer a glimpse of Hawthorne's writing desk and other historical furnishings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
