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Marriott Long Wharf
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Boston, MA, USA |
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Boston Area Attractions |
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| One of America's oldest cities (founded in 1630), Boston remains one of its most European in feel. Like many European cities, Boston is best explored on foot. Make sure to bring some comfortable shoes to explore the Freedom Trail (which links key historic sites downtown by way of a red line painted on the sidewalk), the Public Garden, the book shops and other stores of Harvard Square. In fact, driving is NOT recommended - our drivers and roads are insane, and the local public-transit system offers convenient and safe access to major tourist attractions. |
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The starting point of the Freedom Trail. The Boston Common is known to be one of the oldest public parks in the country. The park is almost 50 acres in size. Today, Boston Common is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace, a system of connected parks that winds through many of Boston's neighborhoods. |
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a collection of boutiques, eateries and pushcart vendors housed in converted 18th century warehouses. Enjoy the street entertainers that frequently perform outside.
In the midst of the bustling fast-paced financial district are the full range of national department stores, boutiques and pushcarts known as Downtown Crossing. |
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In the Back Bay, visitors can walk the length of Newbury Street for some of Boston's most chic, fashionable stores. The parallel boulevard, Boylston Street, has a number of fine department stores leading to the Shops at the Prudential Center that also connects by a walkway to Copley Place, a marble and brass enclosed mall full of upscale stores and restaurants. |
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Experience art from Ancient Egyptian to Contemporary at The Museum of Fine Arts or The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Kids will enjoy exhibits focused on arts, culture and science at The Children's Museum. And the Museum of Science offers hands-on exhibits, laser shows and IMAX films that are fun for all ages. |
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The Boston-Cambridge area has many interesting places and activities. We have gathered a few links to help you learn more: |
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| Tourism |
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| City of Boston - Official Website of the City of Boston |
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| Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau |
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| Visitors Guide to Boston |
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| Massachusetts Tourist Information |
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| Massachusetts Department-Travel & Tourism |
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| Start Here Boston - Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing Guide |
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| VirtualTourist.com - Boston Travel Guide |
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| Boston.com - "Plan Your Boston Adventure" |
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| Transportation |
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| Logan International Airport |
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| MBTA (The "T") -Trains and Busses |
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| CelebrateBoston.com - "Getting around Boston" |
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