| A Boston vacation can mean different things to | | | | This old, historic marketplace was a gathering place for |
| different travelers. | | | | many politicians and colonists back in the day. Now, |
| Whether you are visiting this city for the first time, the | | | | you can visit the marketplace and stroll around the |
| tenth time or if you are a local resident, there is always | | | | surrounding stores. You will find many local street |
| something to do. | | | | performers in and around the area. You will also find |
| A couple of factors to first consider are the time of | | | | great food, fun and souvenirs here. |
| year you are visiting, the weather, and the age of | | | | 6. Eat in the North End |
| other travelers with you. Most activities listed are open | | | | This area is one of Boston's biggest Italian |
| year round. However, some of the activities that | | | | neighborhoods. The restaurants and atmosphere are |
| involve water may be closed for part of the winter, | | | | wonderful. |
| and if open may be a bit chilly for some. | | | | 7. Ride The Swan Boats |
| Here are arguably the top 10 tourist attractions in | | | | These boats are found in Boston Common and grace |
| Boston. | | | | the waters of the area. Anyone who has read |
| 1. Duck Tour | | | | Trumpet of the Swan will be familiar with these boats. |
| This tour takes you around the city in a land and water | | | | 8. The Museum of Science |
| vehicle. You will learn interesting facts about the city as | | | | This museum has some incredible exhibits. Visitors of |
| your guide drives you around town. Then, you see | | | | any age will enjoy learning something new about |
| Boston from an entirely different perspective as your | | | | planets, gravity or electricity- to name a few- at this |
| vehicle floats into the Charles River. | | | | hands on museum. The museum also has an IMAX |
| 2. New England Aquarium | | | | theater. |
| Visit marine life in many forms at this great aquarium. | | | | 9. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum |
| There is lots to see and do for all ages here. | | | | This museum boasts the art collection of Ms. Gardner. |
| 3. Whale Watching | | | | She was one of Boston's well to do residents in the |
| There a few companies that offer whale watches | | | | 1800s and was friendly with John Singer Sargent, the |
| (one is through the aquarium). Most all companies | | | | painter. You will find some of his work as well as that |
| guarantee that you will see whales or they will give | | | | of famous European artists there. The Italian |
| you a free ticket to come back for another try. | | | | architecture of both the courtyard and museum are |
| 4. Walk the Freedom Trail | | | | beautiful |
| Take a step back in time and learn about the people | | | | 10. Visit Newbury Street |
| and places that made Boston famous in the American | | | | This area has some of the best Boston shopping. You |
| Revolution. You can take a self guided tour with a | | | | can stroll throughout this street and some of the |
| Freedom Trail map or you can find many different, | | | | surrounding streets for great fashion, accessories and |
| knowledgeable guides who will take you on a guided | | | | home accents. |
| tour. | | | | Certainly, with the many things to do in this city, there is |
| 5. Visit Faneuil Hall | | | | a Boston attraction or Boston event for everyone. |