Here are some suggestions for entertaining yourself in Beantown!
SIGHTSEEING:
Freedom Trail: www.thefreedomtrail.org
Duck Boat Tours: www.bostonducktours.com
Harbor Cruise: www.bostonharborcruises.com
Boston Aquarium: www.neaq.org
Childrens' Museum: www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org
Science Museum: www.mos.org
WALKS:
Guided walking tours: www.bostonbyfoot.org
Start at Mass Ave and walk down Newbury Street to Arlington St. - great for people watching, shopping, and eating.
Walk along the Charles River between Mass. Ave and Beacon Hill
Walk over the Mass Ave bridge to the MIT side and along the Charles River - great views of the skyline
Walk around the North End (Italian district)
SHOPPING:
Fanueuil Hall/Quincy Market: www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com
Prudential Center: www.prudentialcenter.com
Newbury and Boylston Streets (near Copley Square)
Haymarket: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haymarket_Square_%28Boston%29
FOOD/DRINK (separate restaurant suggestions tab on website)
Food & market tours: www.bostonfoodtours.com
Harpoon Brewery Tour: www.harpoonbrewery.com/index.cfm?pid=28486
Tub of the Hub in the Prudential Center for good drinks and a great view of the city (*where we got engaged!)
www.topofthehub.net
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