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Jul. 8, 2008Hi again!
How about a list of activities and things to do around Beantown? Ask and you shall receive!
Newbury St is great for shopping and strolling, of course, but did you know there are many art galleries you can visit? Newbury-st.com is the place to go to search for restaurants, shopping, art and nightlife on what is perhaps Boston's most famous street.
A trip to Fanueil Hall marketplace may tickle your fancy. You can pick up some souvenirs, take your photo with Red Auerbach (you'll see what I mean) or just window shop!
Want to go to a museum? We've got plenty! From the Museum of Science to the Museum of Fine Art, there is sure to be something oof interest. Boston-online.com offers a list of local museums and their websites.
How about a trip to the New England Aquarium? You can visit shark, ray, seal and penguin exhibits!
Take a trip to the Boston Public garden and ride the swanboats!
The City of Boston site has a visitors area with loads of information!
Below is a list of activities with websites and phone numbers (in case you want to print a copy to take with you!)
Enjoy your stay in Boston and let me know if you have any questions.
| Swan Boats | www.Swanboats.com | 617.522.1966 |
| Boston Harbor Cruises | www.bostonharborcruises.com | 617.227.4321 |
| Duck Tours | www.Bostonducktours.com | 617.267.DUCK |
| Visit the USS Constitution | www.ussconstitution.navy.mil | 617.242.5601 |
| Walk the Freedom Trail | www.thefreedomtrail.org | 617.357.8300 |
| Boston University Observatory (wed eves, weather permitting) | http://www.bu.edu/astronomy/opennight.html | 617.353.2630 |
| John F Kennedy National Historical Site | www.nps.gov/jofi | 617.566.7937 |
| Boston Harbor Islands National Recreational Area | www.nps.gov/boha | 617.223.8666 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts | www.mfa.org | 617.267.9300 |
| The Museum of Science | www.mos.org | 617.723-2500 |
| Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum | www.gardnermuseum.org | 617.566.1401 |
| The JFK Library Museum | www.jfklibrary.org | 617.929.1200 |
| The New England Aquarium | www.neaq.org | 617.973.5200 |
| Newbury St activities | www.newbury-st.com | |
| Faneuil Hall Marketplace | www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com | |
| The Children's Museum | www.bostonkids.org | 617.426.8855 |
| The Museum of Afro American History | www.afroammuseum.org | 617.725.0022 |
| Boston Public Library | www.bpl.org | 617.536.5400 |
| City of Boston Visitors Area | www.cityofboston.gov/visitors | 888 SEE Boston |
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RE: Places to go and things to do in Boston!
Posted by Bette Gerhold Jul. 14, 2008Judy,
I love your city! Thank you so much for your support of WCR. Loved the conference, too! You are awesome!
Bette
RE: Places to go and things to do!
Posted by Jul. 8, 2008 Hi Judy, this is a great list, and one day when I am able to go to Boston (it is one of the places I truly want to visit), I will likely remember this list and take it with me. In the meantime, maybe you can tell me -- where did the name "Beantown" come from? I've heard it many times but I don't know the history behind it.