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Swan Boats

While the Boston Public Gardens are known for their lush, green grass and ample lounging space, there is another way to take them in! Take a Swan Boat around the Public Garden lagoon for a 15-minute, peaceful cruise. This has been a Boston tradition since 1877 and is an ideal activity for tourists, lovers, and [...]

July 21, 2010

The Esplanade

The Esplanade offers several recreational perks. Near Science Park and right along the bike path, riders will find public basketball and tennis courts. If you’re traveling with a particularly athletic bunch, you can pack gear and play during a break from biking.
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Image Source: The Esplanade Gallery

July 14, 2010

Young Neal & The Vipers

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What better way to celebrate the Summer than with a free, outdoor concert by a legendary band? That’s right, ParkARTS will be kicking off their Summer concert series on Thursday, July 15that 7 P.M. in Elliot Norton Park, located at 295 Tremont Street in the heart of Boston. This first concert will start with a [...]

July 7, 2010

Boston Historic Cruise

Discover the historic and contemporary milestones of Boston’s inner and outer harbors during this fun, informative, fully narrated 90-minute Boston Historic Tour . From the hero tales of the Revolutionary War to the local legends of the sea, you’ll be entertained and enthralled. Other highlights you’ll see include the nation’s oldest continuously manned lighthouse, the [...]

June 30, 2010

Boston Chocolate Tours

New Boston Chocolate Tours shows a sweet side of the city participants where you can learn and taste your way through Boston’s historic neighborhoods. For tourists and natives alike who want a unique perspective on the city, the new Boston Chocolate Tours provide a delicious way to see Boston’s walkable neighborhoods including Beacon Hill, the [...]

June 23, 2010

City Water Taxi

City Water Taxi provides service to the entire Boston waterfront. Pay your fare on board, or order tickets online and travel directly to one of our numerous stops. With professional captains, reliable service, clean and comfortable boats, we get you to your destination quickly and safely.
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June 16, 2010

The Kennedys, Portrait Of A Family

An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the legendary first family through the lens of acclaimed photographer Richard Avedon. This exhibition at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Ma, unveils a recently discovered selection of portraits taken of President John F. Kennedy and his family in January 1961, in Palm Beach, Fla., before the Kennedy’s took residence at the White House.
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June 9, 2010

Fenway Park Tours

Visit the park where the Babe pitched, The Kid hit, Yaz dazzled, and Nomar and Pedro still thrill young fans today. The tour of Fenway provides fans with a behind-the-scenes look at America’s most beloved ballpark. All areas are subject to availability. Tours of Fenway Park, the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, include the [...]

June 2, 2010

City View Bicycle Tour

This signature tour allows you to pedal from the Italian North End and historic Beacon Hill, up to Fenway Park, heart of Red Sox Nation, and through modern and dynamic Back Bay. Riders will see parts of Boston off the beaten path and experience the diversity of Boston’s contemporary and classic neighborhoods.
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May 26, 2010

The Skywalk Observatory

Visit the Skywalk Observatory, Boston’s only sky-high vantage point for sweeping 360 degree views of Greater Boston and beyond. Let your eyes and ears do the walking as you experience the exclusive state-of-the-art Acoustiguide audio tour detailing the city’s many points of historic and cultural interest. Offered in 2 additional languages, French Canadian and Japanese.
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May 19, 2010