Attractions in Boston

Freedom Trail
Celebrating Boston's preeminent role in the American Revolution, this 2.5-mile trail offers a stroll through history as well as a glimpse of the beauty of the modern city.

Museum of Fine Art
The MFA has works ranging from the wonders of ancient Egypt to contemporary America. The museum also boasts the largest collection of Japanese art outside of Japan.
Address: 465 Huntington Avenue, Fenway
Underground: Museum of Fine Arts
Phone: +1 617.267.9300

Public Gardens
Established in 1837, the Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America. No visit to the Garden is complete without a cruise on the lagoon in the park's famous swan boats.

Museum of Science
Science has never been so much fun. Featuring an IMAX theater, a planetarium and a recently opened digital 3-D movie theater, as well as a variety of fascinating scientific exhibits and collections, the museum is the perfect synthesis of hard science and "infotainment. "
Address: Science Park
Underground: Science Park
Phone: +1 617.723.2500

JFK Library
A tribute to the 35th president, John F. Kennedy Library features several interactive exhibits and all the information you could possibly want about Boston's most famous son.
Address: Columbia Point, South Boston
Underground: JFK/Umass
Phone: +1 617.514.1600

Duck Tour
Riding in a World War II amphibious landing vehicle, the tour begins with a drive past the historic sights of downtown Boston, and comes to a dramatic close by splashing into the Charles River for a sightseeing cruise of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.
Address: Tours leave from either the Museum of Science or the
Prudential Center
Phone: +1 617.267.3825

North End
Cappuccino anyone? Boston's largest Italian enclave is also its oldest and most charming neighborhood. Narrow alleyways and cobblestone streets are still the order of the day, and the smell of freshly baked bread and Italian fare is omnipresent.

New England Aquarium
Featuring sharks, penguins, seals and over 2,000 other species of aquatic life, the aquarium is a must see in Boston. Deep-sea whale watching tours on the Atlantic Ocean can also be arranged from inside the Aquarium.
Address: Central Wharf, South Boston
Underground: Aquarium
Phone: +1 617.973.5200