With so many Attractions in Boston there
is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for thrills
and excitement, history or animals they’ll be easy to
find in Boston. New England’s largest and most important
city, Boston is older than the republic. It’s a center
of high finance and technology, as well as home of bar that
inspired television’s long-running show Cheers.
Boston has over fifty colleges and universities,
and so is filled with students. Water plays a big role in
this seaport city, and along with parks, waterfront activities,
provide a change of pace. Boston is easy to navigate by foot,
ferry, and subway.
There is a wide selection of Boston Hotels
available for every taste and budget, ranging from very luxurious
to small and inexpensive.
New England Aquarium
Central Wharf, Boston
Telephone - 617 973 5200
The big highlight of this, the most visited tourist attraction, is the 200,000 gallon Giant Ocean Tank, home to a Caribbean coral reef replica with all its amazing sea creatures you might find in such a reef. This Coral Reef is in glass and there is a spiral viewing platform on all sides. The Aquarium has a collection of thousands of sea creatures. The sea exhibit allows hands-on experience and other exhibits showcase freshwater and tropical specimens and sea otters. The cost is around $20 an adult with reductions for children and seniors. This Attraction also includes an IMAX cinema.
Constitution
Charlestown Navy Yard, 55 Constitution Rd, Charlestown, Boston
Telephone - 617 426 1812
Hours: November to April, 10 am to 5 pm. May to October, 9 am to 6 pm.
Launched in 1797, USS Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy and was undefeated in battle.
Boston Public Library - 666 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston
Telephone - 617 536 5400
The first free publicly supported municipal library in America as well as the first public library to lend a book. Hundreds of thousands of photographs and prints.
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Road, Boston
Telephone - 617 541 5466
A large zoo filled with a selection of animals, including gorillas, leopards and hippos.
The Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, 02115
Telephone - 617 266 1492
Home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Handel and Haydn Society and the Boston Pops. Many concerts including classical, jazz and popular music.
John Hancock Tower
200 Clarendon Street, St. James Avenue and Trinity Place,
Boston
New England's tallest towers above Copley Square. The outside
is covered by mirror-like glass.
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