A tremendous variety of sights, sounds and experiences await you in Greater Boston. Fortunately, the area lends itself prefectly for exploring — by foot, by T and even by boat. If you plan on doing a lot of walking, you may want to explore by location — for example, you can head over to Harvard Square in Cambridge or the North End of Boston. If you'd rather just sit back and relax, consider a guided tour. Tour companies can tell you the stories behind an area's history. And as an added bonus, since they do the driving, you don't have to deal with Greater Boston's world-famous drivers.
Sightseeing
You could argue that every nook of Greater Boston is worth checking out. But who has time for that? Go where your interests are. Fenway Park? History? Architecture? The ocean? Something else?
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Special Interest & Factory Tours
Good Will Hunting, Cheers and The Departed called Boston home. The Boston Movie Tour offers a 90-minute tour of more than 30 locations made famous in movies and television.
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Tours
Just a quick reminder: Boston roads were built on cow paths. Tour companies can show you the sites, sounds and history of Boston and you won't have to navigate sign-less streets.
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Whale Watching
Getting face-to-face with a humpback, pilot or blue whale is certainly exciting. Yet a whale watch is also a quintessential way to experience Massachusetts, and you'll find a number of charter offerings right in Boston, leaving on a daily basis, during the warmer months of the year.
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Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries
What's everyone's favorite part of the tours at Boston Beer Company (famous for their Sam Adams brews) and Harpoon Brewery? That's right, the sampling.
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Featured Cities
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Get a taste of Ivy League life in the home of Harvard and MIT. And don't forget to take in the sunset along the Charles River in Harvard Square.
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The shops and restaurants around Coolidge Corner are a great place to spend an afternoon, and you'll be just a short walk from the birthplace of John F. Kennedy.
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Alive with modern and historical delights, Quincy is a great place to dine by the water, and get a glimpse into the fascinating life of John Adams at the Adams National Historic Site.
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Featured Attractions
- Museum of Fine Arts
Sargent's murals. Wonders of Asian art. And traveling exhibitions of some of the world's most famous works. Find it all at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and stop by the museum café for an elegant lunch. Learn more>>
- Kennedy Library and Museum
Arguably our nation's finest Presidential Library, and the very best source for all things Camelot. It's a short T ride to a museum that's thoroughly educational - and inspirational. Learn more>>
- Children's Museum
Finally, a museum where you're encouraged to touch the exhibits. The Children's Museum offers fun and education for all ages. Learn more>>
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- Where to Go
- Things to Do
Getting to the shops is easy - you can take the MBTA, rent a Zipcar, or even take the bus from various Boston hotels to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. Don't miss Boston's world famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Essex's charming antique stores, and Yankee Candle's flagship store in South Deerfield.
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- Getting Around
State and regional resources, including air, land, and water transportation; Boston public transit info; detailed info on travel to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island
