Places to Visit in Boston
Thanks for coming to Boston for our study! While you’re here you should have some free time and might want to make a family vacation of this experience. Here are some fun, family-oriented ideas for you to visit while you’re in our beautiful city. Museum of Science
Location: Science Park, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617-723-2500
Hours: 9:00-9:00
Website: www.mos.org
“Make one remarkable discovery after another at the Museum of Science. Visit more than 700 interactive exhibits; watch live animal presentations and science demonstrations; witness an indoor lightning storm in the Theater of Electricity; and more. Other features (requiring separate admission) include the 3-D Digital Cinema, the Butterfly Garden, the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the Mugar Omni Theater -New England's only IMAX® dome screen.”
(There is another star on the lower left that shows where CARE is) MIT Museum
Location: 265 Massachusetts Ave. Bildg. N 52, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617-253-4444
Hours: 10:00-5:00
Website: web.mit.edu/museum/index.html
“The MIT Museum invites you to explore invention, ideas, and innovation. Through interactive exhibitions, public programs, experimental projects and its renowned collections, the MIT Museum showcases the fascinating world of MIT, and inspires people of all ages about the possibilities and opportunities offered by science and technology.”
Fenway Park Tours
Location: 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA
Phone: 617-226-6666
Hours: 10:00-5:00
Website: boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark/tour.jsp
“‘America's Most Beloved Ballpark’ is uniquely nestled in the city of Boston. Fenway Park is a place where dreams are made, traditions are celebrated and baseball is forever. See the home of Red Sox Legends, Williams, Yaz, Fisk and Rice. Visit Pesky's Pole and sit atop the world famous Green Monster which stands 37 feet 2 inches high overlooking leftfield. Our experienced tour guides will provide a thrilling, one hour, walking tour of Fenway Park. We welcome all fans to Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox and the pulse of Red Sox Nation.”
Freedom Trail Tour
Location: 3 School Street, Boston, MA
Phone: 617-357-8300
Hours: Vary
Website: www.thefreedomtrail.org/index.html
“Welcome to the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile, red-lined route that leads you to 16 historically significant sites — each one an authentic treasure. Explore museums and meetinghouses, churches, and burying grounds. Learn about the brave people who shaped our nation. Discover the rich history of the American Revolution, as it began in Boston, where every step tells a story.”
New England Aquarium
Location: Central Wharf, Boston, MA
Phone: 617-973-5200
Hours: 9:00-4:00
Website: www.neaq.org/index.php
“Come visit the Aquarium to see penguins up close, peek into their burrows and find out what’s behind their underwater super speed. Learn all the tricks they have up their feathers when you pick up our Penguinology adventure guide! During your visit you will also have the chance to learn about these amazing birds, and how we can work together to help them survive in a changing world. In addition to three species of penguins, there are thousands of other aquatic animals to visit at the Aquarium. Don't miss the fearsome lionfish, the delicate leafy seadragons and the mysterious giant Pacific octopus. Go out back to see the Northern fur seals and California sea lions in action, and be sure to visit the Atlantic harbor seals out front.”
Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
Location: Quincy Market Colonnade, Boston, MA
Phone: 617-523-1300
Website: www.faneuilhall.com/index.html
“Faneuil Hall was built in 1742. It has served as a marketplace and meeting hall ever since. Faneuil Hall is sometimes referred to as the Cradle of liberty. Faneuil Hall is located near the waterfront and Government Center in Boston. It is a well-known stop on the Freedom Trail. The ground floor contains shops and eating establishments. The second floor is a meeting room. The third floor contains the museum and armory of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. Faneuil Hall Marketplace also includes three long granite buildings called North Market, South Market, and Quincy Market. It operates as an indoor/outdoor mall and food eatery. It was designed by Benjamin Thompson and Associates. The symbol of Faneuil Hall has been the gilded grasshopper weathervane on top of the building, for two centuries. It was created by Deacon Shem Drowne in 1742. It is the only totally unmodified part of Faneuil Hall today.”
Prudential Skywalk Observatory
Location: 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA
Phone: 617-859-0648
Hours: 10:00-8:00
Wbesite: www.prudentialcenter.com/shop/shop_detail.php?id=64
“Visit the Skywalk Observatory, Boston's only sky-high vantage point for sweeping 360 degree views of Greater Boston and beyond. On a clear day, you can see up to 100 miles away. Let your eyes and ears do the walking as you experience the exclusive state-of-the-art Antenna Audio Tour detailing the city's many points of historic and cultural interest. In view are Boston's Hancock Tower, Fenway Park, the Boston Common and Public Garden, the Esplanade and Hatch Shell, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Harvard University, and countless other landmarks.”
Curious George Store
Location: 1 JFK Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617-547-4500
Hours: 10:00-8:00
Website: thecuriousgeorgestore.com
“Attention Curious George Fans! We carry the most extensive collection of Curious George books, games, and toys to be found under one roof. We also feature a unique array of gifts and clothing, including original designs created especially for our store and available only here and on our website. Our store is located in the heart of Harvard Square, directly across from Harvard Yard and the Harvard T stop.”