Children's
Museum: Bring the whole family to one of America’s
top children’s museums - Boston Children's Museum.
Old
North Church: View the
steeple where two lanterns were hung, prompting
Paul Revere’s famous ride and the start of the
Revolution.
Did
You Know?... Originally called Boston Arena,
Matthews Arena is the oldest indoor ice arena in the
US. Opening in 1910, the arena served as the first home
of the Boston Bruins, and hosted the first Celtics home
basketball game in 1946.
John
F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum: This
museum dedicated to the memory of the 35th President
of the United States, John F. Kennedy, features over
25 exhibits, three theaters and 20 video presentations.
St
Patrick's Day: It was here that the first St
Patrick’s Day was celebrated in 1737, and today
green-clad families gather to enjoy the high-spirited
celebrations, particularly the 1pm Parade that includes
floats, pipe bands, music and dancing.
Go
Skating on the Frog Pond: Surrounded by a cavern
of skyscrapers dotting the sky and holiday lights adorning
leafless trees, skating at night in the Boston Common’s
Frog Pond is one of those unique winter time experiences.
Boston
Harborfest: There are over 200 events, including
re-enactments, concerts, historic walking tours, and
parties, climaxing with the 4th of July orchestra and
fireworks display over the Charles River. Main events
include the Opening Ceremony, the Chowderfest and Children’s
Day. The festival is thought to be the largest celebration
of patriotism in the country.
Museum
of Fine Arts: The MFA houses amazing works of
European masters, as well as American heritage and contemporary
art. (Free general admission).
New
England Seacoast Day Tour: Explore the charming
and rugged New England seacoast north of Boston, including
a shopping stop in Kennebunkport.
Long
Wharf: Water taxis are available to the Charlestown
Navy Yard, East Boston and Quincy.
Did You Know?…
Snoring is prohibited
unless all bedroom windows are closes and securely locked.
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