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Boston Public Garden |
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Charles St at Beacon St Boston Common, Boston 02108
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BEACON HILL. Take an afternoon stroll through the oldest botanical garden in the United States and get a feel for Boston's charm and grace. The park's pond has been famous since 1877 for its swan boats, which offer leisurely cruises during warmer months. If you enjoyed reading "The Trumpet of the Swans" by E.B. White (which is set in the area), then you'll particularly enjoy the surroundings. Plus, children love the adorable statues that represent ducklings from Robert McCloskey's "Make Way for Ducklings." |
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User Rating: 8
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Gibson House |
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137 Beacon St, Boston 02116 • 617-267-6338
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~0.59 mi * |
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BACK BAY. One of the first Back Bay residences, Gibson House has been preserved with all its Victorian fixtures and furniture intact. A Gibson scion lived here until the 1950s and the house remains adorned as it has always been. |
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Boston Common |
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(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites) |
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Boston 02108 • 617-426-3115
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Distance:
~0.62 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. One of the nation's oldest existing public parks, Boston Common encompasses nearly 50 acres and was once reserved as pasture land by Puritan settlers. In 1634, the area was also used by the military. Today, the park is a popular destination for recreational athletes, joggers, and protesters eager to dedicate themselves to a cause. During winter months, the Frog Pond is a favorite of ice skaters as well. |
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Boston Esplanade |
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(Attractions & Activities - Parks) |
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Storrow Dr, Boston 02108
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Distance:
~0.82 mi * |
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BACK BAY. Site of Boston's annual Fourth of July gala, the Esplanade runs along the southern bank of the Charles River, creating a delightful landscape of manicured lawns, gardens, and children's playgrounds. The city's impressive skyline provides a backdrop, and joggers, walkers, and cyclists flock to the park for scenery and exercise. Free concerts and a wide range of public festivals add further energy to this portion of the parks system known as Boston's "Emerald Necklace." |
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User Rating: 4
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Park Street Church |
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(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites) |
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1 Park St, Boston 02108 • 617-523-3383
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Distance:
~0.85 mi * |
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BEACON HILL. Founded in 1809, this church was inspired by the work of British architect Christopher Wren. The church's historical importance dates to 1829, when William Lloyd Garrison presented a speech against slavery. Further fame was provided in 1831, when the song "America" by Samuel Smith was first sung in public. |
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Granary Burial Ground |
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1 Park St Park Street Church, Boston 02108 • 617-523-3383
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Distance:
~0.92 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This small cemetery serves as the final resting place for a number of people whose acts or character changed American history. Situated near a pre-Revolutionary grain storehouse, the cemetery houses the graves of Paul Revere, John Hancock, citizens killed in the Boston Massacre, and the woman whose tales provided her the moniker of "Mother Goose." Other notable graves include those of Benjamin Franklin's parents and Sam Adams. |
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User Rating: 8
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Museum of Afro American History |
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46 Joy St, Boston 02114-4007 • 617-725-0022
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Distance:
~0.94 mi * |
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BEACON HILL. This fascinating historical museum is comprised of the African-American Meeting House, one of the nation's oldest black churches, and the Abiel Smith School, the first Boston classroom for black children. The museum provides information about African-Americans in New England and is the starting point for the Black Heritage Trail, a walking tour that traces the heritage of the city's African-American community. |
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Old South Meeting House |
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310 Washington St, Boston 02108 • 617-482-6439
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Distance:
~1.01 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. Built in 1729, this venerable meeting house is Boston's second-oldest church. A number of heated town meetings that led to the Revolution were held here, including one called by Samuel Adams to protest dutiable tea and get it returned to England. Old South was also site of the pre-party assembly that set the mood for the Boston Tea Party. Today, visitors can take guided tours of the building and learn from exhibits and interactive displays what took place during those historic meetings. |
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Boston Irish Famine Memorial |
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School St at Washington St, Boston 02108 • 781-849-4444
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Distance:
~1.05 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This million-dollar memorial park was unveiled in 1998 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Irish Famine. The memorial exists thanks to the tireless efforts of Boston's Irish community. Its bronze statues depict dedicated, enduring Irish families and offers a nod to the fortitude of the Irish in America. Since the dedication, the memorial has attracted in excess of three million visitors. |
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Museum of Science |
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O'Brian Hwy Science Park, Boston 02114 • 617-723-2500
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Distance:
~1.09 mi * |
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WEST END. Contains the largest "lightning machine" in the world and includes the Hayden Planetarium, which features models, lectures, films, laser and star shows. More than 400 interactive exhibits in all. Travel the world in the Mugar Omni Theater where scientific subjects show on a four-story, domed screen. The Human body connection is a permanent exhibit, as well as one about the eye and vision. |
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User Rating: 10
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