Boston

A trip from July 12, 2008 to July 13, 2008, travelling to Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, New Haven
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07/12/2008 to 07/13/2008
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Sat 07/12/08 (day 1) - Boston

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People, pigeons, big stores, little stores, kiosks, chestnuts, burritos, salsa bands and rapping all stars. What mor …
Thing to Do
Downtown Crossing
Washington Street and Summer Street
Boston, MA 02111
United States
+1 617 482 2139
Sat Jul 12 9:00am
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Freedom Trail is a three-mile ribbon of red paint that links 16 historical sites. Most visitors start the trail at t …
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Freedom Trail
99 Chauncy Street
Boston, MA 02109
United States
+1 617 357 8300
Sat Jul 12 10:00am - Sat Jul 12 12:00pm
Notes
The Boston Common, The State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King’s Chapel,
King’ Chapel Burying Ground, Benjamin Franklin Statue/Boston Latin School, Old Corner Book Store, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Site of the Boston Massacre, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, The Old North Church, Copp's Hill Burying Ground, USS Constitution — “Old Ironsides”

Start at the Boston Commons and go through the beginning of the Freedom Trail. You can grab a quick Starbucks right after you pass the Old City Hall. Along the way you will see the State House, Park Street Church, Granary Cemetery, Kings Chapel and Burying Ground. There is a marker where the first Public School was built. Continue on to see the Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, and the Old State House. Outside the Old State House is a circle of cobblestones commemorating the Boston Massacre. It is in a small island area in the middle of the busy road. If you are not looking for it you won’t see it. Continue on to Faneuil Hall. You can stop in the Quincy Market area for a bite to eat, or continue on through the North End and continue the tour. Depending on your time you might opt to cut the walk short and stop after the Copp's Burial Grounds. Bring yourself back to the North End and stop in one of the many Italian Restaurants, or grab a cannoli at Bovas Bakery on Salem Street. If you have more time you can continue on to Charlestown to see the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill. Stop in the Pavilion to see the video “The Whites of their Eyes”
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Boston Common is America's oldest park in the heart of Boston, offering recreation opportunities and a glimpse into …
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Boston Common
Tremont Street and Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
United States
+1 617 536 4100
Sat Jul 12 10:00am - Sat Jul 12 12:00pm
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This old neighborhood is the site of the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House . Located along the Boston water …
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North End
Hanover Street and Prince Street
Boston, MA 02113
United States
+1 800 7 3326 7866
Sat Jul 12 2:45pm
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The Institute of Contemporary Art has been at the leading edge of art in Boston for seventy years, offering new ways …More  
Thing to Do
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA, USA
617-478-3100
Sat Jul 12 3:00pm - Sat Jul 12 5:00pm
Notes
Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday and Friday 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Admission:
$12 general admission
$10 students and seniors

Via public transportation
Take the Red Line to South Station and transfer to the Silver Line Waterfront. The ICA is short walk from either Courthouse or World Trade Center station.

From Courthouse Station:
Exit the station onto Seaport Boulevard and follow it, walking away from downtown. Just before the first traffic light, there will be a pedestrian opening in the fence on your left—walk through it to the walkway that runs alongside the Chapel of Our Lady of Good Voyage. This will lead you to Northern Avenue. The ICA is across the street to the right at 100 Northern Avenue.

From World Trade Center Station:
Exit left onto Congress Street. Walk one block to the corner of B Street and turn right, crossing Congress Street. Follow B Street for one block. At the corner of B Street and Seaport Boulevard cross the street and turn left. At the next corner, turn right onto Northern Avenue. The ICA is on the right. You will pass the entrance to Anthony’s Pier 4 and two parking lots before coming to the driveway leading to the ICA entrance.
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Sun 07/13/08 (day 2) - Cambridge, Boston, Brookline

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With a history of fostering and promoting the best in intellectual achievements and endeavours, Harvard University …
Thing to Do
26 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
617-495-3045, 617-495-1573
Sun Jul 13 9:00am
Notes
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA, or the T) runs the area's public transportation, including the subway system, buses, and water taxis. Their Web site includes information about getting around, schedules, and a trip planner.
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Thing to Do
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
USA
617-267-9300
Sun Jul 13 10:00am - Sun Jul 13 12:00pm
Notes
Public Transportation: Subway- Because our limited parking fills up quickly—especially during popular exhibitions—we encourage you to take advantage of the MBTA, Boston's public transportation system (known by natives as the "T").

Take the Green Line "E" train to the "Museum of Fine Arts" stop, or the Orange Line train to the "Ruggles" stop.

Fare for the T begins at $1.70 for adults. Pricing information and passes are available at subway stations.

Monday and Tuesday: 10 am-4:45 pm
Wednesday-Friday: 10 am-9:45 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am-4:45 pm

Adults $17 / Seniors and Students 18 and older $15
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Any shopper will enjoy a stroll down this street, which features eight blocks of upscale boutiques, shops, restauran …
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Newbury Street
29 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
United States
+1 800 7 3326 7866
Sun Jul 13 12:00pm
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A fleet of "Ducks", brightly colored, vintage World War II amphibious vehicles provide narrated, half-land, half-wat …
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Boston Duck Tours
3 Copley Place
Boston, MA 02116
United States
+1 617 267 3825
Sun Jul 13 1:00pm - Sun Jul 13 3:00pm
Notes
Tours begin at 9:00am and the last tour leaves an hour before sunset. Tours leave every 30 or 60 minutes, depending upon the season.

Tour Length: Approximately 80 minutes

Adult: $29.00
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For a breathtaking view of the city and surrounding area, take a trip to this Skywalk observatory. The windows here …
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Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
United States
+1 617 859 0648
Sun Jul 13 1:00pm
Notes
Boston Duck Tour Departure
The Center is also easily accessible from the MBTA's Green Line, Orange Line, Commuter Rail and bus system. The Green Line ("E" train) has a Prudential Center stop which exits into the Center.
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Within Museum of Science are a planetarium, an IMAX movie theater and a two-story Van de Graaf generator, capable of …
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Museum of Science
1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
United States
+1 617 723 2500
Sun Jul 13 1:00pm
Notes
Boston Duck Tour Departure

Take the M.B.T.A.'s Green Line subway to Science Park station. This will be the Green Line's Lechmere-bound "E" train. The Museum is diagonally across the street (O'Brien Highway), just over the Charles River Dam draw bridge.
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Known for its eclectic dining scene and casual vibe, Brookline's Coolidge Corner is also home to an impressive …More  
Shopping
290 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446
USA
617-734-2501
Sun Jul 13 6:00pm
Notes
By train: take the Green Line (C branch to Cleveland Circle) trolley from downtown to Coolidge Corner via Beacon Street. The Coolidge Corner stop is at Harvard Street, 5-10 minutes from Kenmore Square.

By bus: take bus #66, Dudley/Harvard Square. All buses and trolleys stop at the Harvard Street/ Beacon Street intersection.
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Unscheduled - Boston

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City
Boston, MA, United States
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Befitting its name, this Seaport District eatery offers little by way of decor and ambiance, with only simple …More  
Restaurant
15 Fish Pier St W
Boston, MA 02210-2008
USA
(617) 338-7539
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Unscheduled - New Haven

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This museum, founded in 1832, and more than 100,000 pieces in its permanent collection, is the oldest university art …
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1111 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
United States
+1 203 432 0600
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