Outdoors in Boston, MA

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Black Heritage Trail
Black Heritage Trail

14 Beacon St Ste 506
Boston, MA 02108
617-742-5415
www.nps.gov

The Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston has several sites significant to the history of African Americans, commemorated by this 1.6-mile trail. From June through August, the National Park Service co...

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Arnold Arboretum
Arnold Arboretum

125 Arborway
Boston, MA 02130
617-524-1717
www.arboretum.harvard.edu

This botanical garden, located in Jamaica Plain, is the crown jewel in Frederick Law Olmsteds Emerald Necklace, which is the chain of Boston parks that he created. The manicured grounds, under the ...

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Wang Center for the Performing Arts
Wang Center for the Performing Arts

270 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116
+1 617 482 9393; +1 800 447 7400
www.citicenter.org

The centerpiece of the Theater District, the stage here boasts an impressive history. In recent years, performances of _Riverdance_ and _Miss Saigon_ have attracted record crowds and further ceme...

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Swan Boats
Swan Boats

Boston Public Garden
Boston, MA
617 522 1966
www.swanboats.com

A city tradition since the 19th century, Boston's Swan Boats operate from April to September in the Boston Public Garden. For less than the price of renting a movie, these paddle-propelled 18-pas...

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World Trade Center Boston
World Trade Center Boston

164 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02210
617 385 5000
www.wtcb.com

This mammoth conference center, which is partners with the luxurious first class Seaport Hotel, is the choice for many large companies seeking trade show space. Overlooking the Boston Harbor and th...

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Waterfront
Waterfront

Congress Street
Boston, MA 02110
+ 617-482-1722
www.tbha.org

Boston Harbor is a beautiful retreat from the city in any season. It is also the depature point for ferries to Cape Cod and the South Shore, whale watches and moonlit cruises. The history of the ha...

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Berklee Performance Center
Berklee Performance Center

136 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02115
+1 617 747 2261
www.berkleebpc.com

This 1,200-seat theatre is one of Bostons premier live music venues, and there is not a bad seat in the house. The stage usually hosts jazz, folk and world music shows. There are also occasional ro...

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Holiday Pops
Holiday Pops

301 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02115
+1 617 266 1492
www.bso.org

The Boston Pops enhance the season with their holiday concerts at the beautiful Symphony Hall. Conductor Keith Lockhart directs old favorites such as the "Nutcracker," "White Christmas" and selecti...

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Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill

Between Beacon St and Cambridge St | Beacon Hill
Boston, MA
617-227-4392
www.beaconhillonline.com

For an eclectic mix of history, public green space, shops, and restaurants, no other Boston neighborhood compares to Beacon Hill. Listed as a National Historic District, Beacon Hill is home to som...

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Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown Navy Yard

First Ave. | Charlestown
Boston, MA
617-242-5601
www.nps.gov

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Castle Island
Castle Island

William J Day Blvd
Boston, MA
617-268-5744

Jutting out into Boston Harbor like a long finger, the fort of Castle Island (which is now connected to the mainland) watches over the approach to the inner harbor. During Bostons early years, this...

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George's Island
George's Island

Boston Harbor
Boston, MA
617-727-7676

This is the major island in the Boston Harbor Island National Recreation Area, a park comprised of 10 islands that is managed by a coalition of federal, state and city agencies. Accessible only by ...

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Hynes Convention Center
Hynes Convention Center

900 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02115
617 954 2000

Its Back Bay location is what makes the Hynes the premier convention space in Boston. Outside the front door, conventioneers have access to an abundance of dining and shopping choices on Boylston S...

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Beacon Hill Walking Tour
Beacon Hill Walking Tour

141 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 02114
617 227 3957

The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities offers walking tours of Beacon Hill and they are a superb opportunity to learn the history of the area, which dates back to 1810. The tou...

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Chinatown
Chinatown

Between Washington St and Hudson St
Boston, MA 02113

Spanning the area between South Station and the Boston Common, this neighborhood is filled with many Chinese immigrants and their businesses. There are numerous Chinese restaurants as well as baker...

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