Bay State Cruise Company-Provincetown Ferry
- Description
The Boston to Provincetown, Cape Cod Ferry-The Provincetown II was designed
to capture the lines and ambiance of the great coastal steamers which carried
Boston's citizenry to Cape Cod in the late 19th and 20th centuries. The triple
decked vessel offers three spacious open and enclosed decks to ensure comfort
as you enjoy the sun, sights, activities, entertainment and well stocked food
and beverage bars onboard. A walk along Commercial Street steps from the Provincetown
dock will take you to dozen's of uniques shops, galleries, and restaurants.
- Hours:
Traditional Ferry: Departures June 27-September 5, 2009: Saturday only, 9:00
am from Boston, 3:30 pm from Provincetown;
Fast Ferry (Upgrades only): Daily departures from Boston (May 15-October 13,
2009), 8:30 am, 1:00 pm and 5:30 pm
Just show your card to take advantage all of these great Included Extras.
Boston Childrens Museum
- Description
Boston Children's Museum has been building innovative, meaningful, and fun
exhibits for over 90 years. Their emphasis on 'hands-on engagement and learning
through experience' has inspired museums worldwide. Designed for children
and families, the exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness,
health & fitness, and the arts. Climb a three-story structure, explore
Science Playground, get inspired by KidPower, visit an authentic Japanese
house, make art, and much more!
- Hours
Go Boston Card honored daily, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Boston Duck Tours (Bonus choice included with 3, 5 and 7 day cards)
- Description
You've got to love a tour guide who encourages you to quack at passers byers.
The Boston Duck Tours combine high-energy fun with a unique perspective on
all the history that makes Boston a great town. During the 80-minute tour,
see the gold-domed State House, Newbury Street, and much more. Then, just
when you think you've seen it all, the World War II style landing craft you've
been riding in takes you to the edge of the Charles River... and drives right
in! Your tour bus becomes a tour boat, and you get a duck's-eye view of Boston
and Cambridge from the water.
- Hours
March 23-November 29: Daily, every half-hour from 9:00 am until one hour before
sunset and weekends in December. Duck Tours may be offered after 5:30 pm,
but the Go Boston Card is only accepted until 5:30 pm.
Boston Harbor 1 hour Segway Adventure (Bonus choice included with 3,
5 and 7 day cards)
- Description
Avoid traffic and see the sights of Boston Harbor in style with Boston Gliders'
1-hour Segway Adventure, voted a top attraction by customers on Tripadvisor.
Dont be afraid, riding a Segway is easy and exciting! after having a
brief training lesson, your tour guide will lead you through 60 minutes of
pure fun. Youll view some amazing locations around Boston Harbor, including
Christopher Columbus Park, the Rose Kennedy greenway (featuring stunning sculptures,
abstract art, and flowers), the HarborWalk (with breathtaking views of the
Harbor), the Northern Avenue Bridge, the Seaport District, the Institute of
Contemporary Art, and more. its an experience you wont want to
miss.
- Hours
April-October: Go Boston Card honored daily, 9:00 am-5:30 pm
Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour
- Description
Come aboard! Relive the days of Boston's Tall Ships. The 125-foot Liberty
Clipper is a gaff-rigged topsail schooner, grandly fashioned in the tradition
of the spectacular wind-driven coastal schooners of the mid-1800s, which helped
create the rich nautical history of Boston and New England. Take the wheel,
set the sails, fire the cannon, throw tea in the harbor, feast on sumptuous
fare, or just sit back and enjoy the sights and beauty of Boston Harbor and
Islands.
- Hours
May 10-September 30
Daily sails at 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Boston TV & Movie Site Tour
- Description
Lights, Camera, Action! Climb on board the movie themed Theater-on-Wheels
and experience Boston's movie magic by visiting filming hotspots made famous
by your favorite TV shows and movies. Learn behind-the-scenes trivia and insider
gossip about Good Will Hunting, The Departed, Ally McBeal, Mystic River, Boston
Legal, Cheers and many more.
- Hours
January-March: Saturday, 11:00 am
April-May: Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 am
June-August: Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 am
September-October: Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 am
November-December: Saturday, 11:00 am
Boston Tall Ships
- Description
Lights, Camera, Action! Experience Boston's movie magic as you explore the
famous Boston Movie Mile on this fun and interactive walking tour. Learn behind-the-scenes
trivia and inside gossip as you visit filming hotspots made famous by over
30 movies and TV shows such as The Departed, Good Will Hunting, Cheers, Ally
McBeal, Boston Legal, and more. Sit on the famous park bench from Good Will
Hunting. Have a drink at the Bull & Finch Pub, the inspiration for Cheers.
Tour guests receive a special discount on food and merchandise. Catch a glimpse
of the building where Ally McBeal was filmed. See filming locations from the
movie The Departed.
- Hours
May-June: Friday-Sunday, 2:00 pm;
July-August: Thursday-Monday, 2:00 pm;
September: Saturday, 2:00 pm
Cape Cod Baseball Hall of Fame
- Description
The Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) is an amateur baseball league located
on Cape Cod, in which many college baseball stars play during the summer.
Many Major League Baseball players have played in the League during their
college years; MLB has provided financial support to the Cape League for over
40 years. The league is also notable for its use of wooden bats, often the
first introduction of college players to using wooden bats. Because it draws
top-tier college players, the level of play is often considered the equivalent
of high-A Minor League Baseball.
- Hours
Mid April-Late October
Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cape Cod Canal Cruise
- Description
Cruise the widest man-made canal, Cape Cod's fascinating and famous waterway.
Get an underbelly view of the Cape's two swooping car bridges and its unusual
railroad bridge as you cruise your way among a variety of interesting craft
and a narrator fills you in on the canal's history. This two-hour sightseeing
cruise includes live commentary about the history and sights. Points of interest
include Mass Maritime Academy, the Bourne Bridge, Vertical-Lift Railroad Bridge,
Aptucxet Trading Post and Gray Gables.
- Hours
May 2, 3, 9, 10: Daily, 1:30 pm;
May 18-June 22: Daily, 1:30 pm;
June 23-September 6: Monday-Saturday, 1:30 pm (closed Sunday);
September 7-24: Daily, 1:30 pm;
September 28-October 11, weekends only, 1:30 pm
Cape Cod Central Railroad
- Description
Take the scenic 'road' around the Cape and leave the driving to us! Travel
back in time to a by-gone era as our commentator relives over 150 years of
railroading on Cape Cod. Let the clickety-clack of the steel wheels whisk
you away on a nostalgic two hour journey where you'll enjoy views accessible
only by the railways. Sand dunes, salt marshes, woodlands, and cranberry bogs
line the rails to the banks of the Cape Cod Canal. Highlights include the
Barnstable County Complex, Great Salt Marsh, The Sandwich Boardwalk, and the
rich history of Cape Cod Canal. Make a whistle-stop in the historic village
of Sandwich, Cape Cod's oldest town, with time to browse, dine, or visit one
of its premier museums. Check the website for schedule information.
- Hours
May 24-October 26. Days and times vary depending on season
Cape Cod Maritime Museum
- Description
Cape Cod Maritime Museum, located only steps away from Main Street and the
Island ferries, brings to life the unique nautical heritage of the Cape through
exciting, family-friendly exhibits. 'Transformation: From Farming to Seafaring.
Cape Cod 1639 - 1739' chronicles and explores Colonial life on Cape Cod both
from the European and Native People's perspectives. The exhibit examines themes
such as agricultural life on the Cape, early voyages from Europe to America,
and drift and shore whaling, which enticed Cape farmers away from the land
and served as a catalyst to the development of the rich maritime tradition
that we revere today. The exhibit features the remains of the ship Sparrow-Hawk,
which wrecked on the Outer Beach in 1626, and includes art and artifacts depicting
life amongst the Colonists and indigenous Wampanoag People. Within the Museum
a specially designated children's area features fun, hands-on activities,
quizzes, arts and crafts, and the Museum Book Store offers a range of maritime
books and gifts for all.
- Hours
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm;
Sunday, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Cape Cod Gray Line Tour
- Description
Cape Cod offers up the essence of New England summers. Cross the Cape Cod
Canal and enter the world of sand dunes and salty beaches. The tour includes
a cruise of picturesque Hyannisport Harbor with views of the famous Kennedy
compound, as well as a visit to the John F. Kennedy Memorial. There's plenty
of time for lunch (fried clams, anyone?), shopping, and sightseeing. Round
out your summertime visit to Boston with a relaxing detour to the fun and
sun of spirited Cape Cod.
- Hours
June 1-September 13: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, arrive at Gray
Line departure location by 9:00 am
Cape Cod Museum of Art
- Description
If you truly want to know the Cape, you can discover its heart and soul as
envisioned by its artists at the Cape Cod Museum of Art - the museum is dedicated
to exhibiting outstanding art from the Cape & Islands and Southeastern
Massachusetts. Here, you will be amazed by the diversity of Cape-inspired
art in several galleries. You can enjoy the quiet beauty of the Sculpture
Garden, explore your creativity in year-round classes for children and adults,
and find unique gifts by local artists and artisans in the Museum Shop. There
are frequent special events throughout the year. Kids can always have fun
with the Treasure Hunt in the Galleries. The museum is on the grounds of the
Cape Cod Center for the Arts. You can make it a whole day at the Center which
includes the Cape Playhouse, Cape Cinema and Center Stage Cafe, all in the
center of the quaint village of Dennis.
- Hours
Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm;
Sunday, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm;
Thursday, 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
- Description
A visit to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is a must and provides hours
of hands-on-time for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Meander through woodland,
salt marsh or on the shore of Cape Cod Bay along the Museums nature trails;
explore life in the fresh and salt water tanks holding various indigenous
residents, go birding from the comfort of a cozy chair, or view working beehives.
The museum is housed in a 17,000 square foot building on over 380 acres of
conservation land rich in bird and other wildlife. There are two floors of
exhibits that include the Cape's ongoing coastal changes, an aquarium, an
osprey cam, nature presentations, and other family programs. Join the guided
walks through diverse native habitats and enjoy the Cape Cod of old. The Museum
also has a library and a Museum shop.
- Hours
January: Open for special programs only. February 1-March 31: Thursday-Sunday,
11:00 am-3:00 pm;
April 1-May 31: Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00 am-3:00 pm;
June 1-September 30: Daily, 9:30 am-4:00 pm;
October 1-December 30: Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Cape Cod Rail Trail Bike and Kayak Rental
- Description
Located directly on the Cape Cod Rail Trail, the Rail Trail Bike Shop is your
gateway to exploring Cape Cod the best way, on a bike! Park your car in the
lot and off you go. The Rail Trail is a paved recreational path that runs
from S. Dennis through Wellfleet along the abandoned Penn Central Railway.
It is 26 miles in length and travels through some of the most picturesque
scenery on Cape Cod. Beautiful forests, Cranberry bogs, kettle ponds and salt
marshes are all sights to be enjoyed along the trail. You'll even enjoy direct
access to the Cape Cod National Seashore.
- Hours
April 15-May 14 and September 4-October 15: Daily, 10:00 am-5:00 pm;
May 15-September 3: Daily, 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Cape Cod - Heritage Museums & Gardens
- Description
The largest cultural attraction on Cape Cod, Heritage Museums & Gardens
is located on 100 acres of award-winning gardens. Thousands of daffodils and
tulips bloom the end of April, Dexter rhododendrons are at peak in the spring,
hybrid daylilies in every conceivable color can be found all over the grounds
mid-July through August and beautiful Hydrangeas can be seen in the fall.
- Hours
JanuaryMarch, Open by event or program reservation;
April 1October 31: Daily, 10:00 am5:00 pm;
November 26December 12: Weekends for Holidays at Heritage at 5:00 pm
Cape Cod - Hyannisport Harbor Cruise
- Description
Acquaint yourself with the Hyannis area aboard a one-hour Hyannisport Harbor
Cruise. Hop on board the Maine Coastal steamer replica 'Prudence.' You'll
see the Kennedy Memorial as well as Squaw Island, Great Island, The Hyannis
Yacht Club and Point Gammon Lighthouse. Live commentary offers you a wonderful
way to get to know the local landmarks, popular beaches and other points of
interest including the historic Kennedy Compound.
- Hours
April 17October 24: Daily, 5 to 8 departures
Cape Cod - John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum
- Description
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is a multimedia exhibit designed to open a
window on the days JFK spent on Cape Cod: days relaxing with family, playing
football with PT109 buddies, and days spent sailing on the ocean to which
he was so constantly drawn. The exhibit features over 80 photographs spanning
the years 1934 to 1963 and is arranged in thematic groupings to reflect John
F. Kennedy, his family, friends and the Cape Cod he so dearly loved. In addition
to photography, a video narrated by Walter Cronkite depicts the president's
experiences on the Cape. Several themed areas include charged oral histories
of JFK's friends.
- Hours
Mid-April-Mid-October: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday, 12:00 pm-5:00
pm
Mid-October-December: Thursday-Saturday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday, 12:00 pm-4:00
pm
Mid-February-mid-April: Thursday-Saturday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday, 12:00
pm-4:00 pm
Cape Cod - Sandwich Glass Museum
- Description
Located in the heart of Sandwich Village, the Sandwich Glass Museum interprets
the history of the town and its glass industry. There are displays of more
than 6,000 glass pieces created by the different glass companies in Sandwich
during the 19th and 20th centuries and new introductory exhibits. A new furnace
allows visitors to view the intriguing world of glassblowing and interact
with the glassblower as he demonstrates glassmaking in all its complexity.
In the new Hirschmann Theater a 20-minute multi-media presentation called
'Sandwich: The First 200 Years' is an exciting introduction to the history
of the town. The museum's dazzling gift shop features new contemporary glass
artists as well as reproductions, perfumes, jewelry, paperweights, vases,
and ornaments.
- Hours
April-December: Daily, 9:30 am-5:00 pm;
February and March: Wednesday-Sunday, 9:30 am-4:00 pm
Charles Riverboat Cruise
- Description
The Charles River is one of America's most beautiful rivers, offering spectacular
views of the Boston and Cambridge skylines. There's something unique and fascinating
about viewing so many remarkable sites from the river that makes it an important
part of the city's spirit. Enjoy a cruise around the Charles River Basin as
the Captain points out the most historic sights of Boston and Cambridge. View
Beacon Hill, the Esplanade, Back Bay, Boston University, MIT, and Harvard
as you cruise past countless sailboats and rowers. The 1st tour of the day
takes you on a thrilling ride through the Charles River locks and into historic
Boston Harbor. Enjoy spectacular views of Old Ironsides, the Bunker Hill Monument,
the Old North Church, and the Boston skyline as the Captain relives the thrill
of Boston's maritime history.
- Hours
May 1-October 31: Daily;
60-minute Charles River Locks/Boston Harbor Tour: 10:00 am;
60-minute Charles River Boat Tour: 11:20 am, 12:40 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:20 pm, and
4:40 pm
Concord Museum
- Description
Concord Museum is a great place to start your tour of Concord and Lexington.
Tucked away in a Colonial revival building on the side of a tree-lined country
road, the Concord Museum houses amazing artifacts of American history. On
exhibit is one of the lanterns hung in the Old North Church on the night of
April 18, 1775, as well as other relics of the American Revolution. The Concord
Museum also holds the world's most comprehensive collection of artifacts associated
with Henry D. Thoreau, including the desk on which he wrote the influential
Walden Pond and 'Civil Disobedience'. The Museum also houses the study of
Ralph Waldo Emerson, the great American spokesman for individualism and self
reliance. The Concord Museum collection is a distinguished one containing
numerous examples of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century decorative arts, case furniture,
tables, seating furniture, clocks, looking glasses, textiles, ceramics, and
metalware. Curators, historians, and educators have recognized the collection
for its national significance for more than a century.
- Hours
April-December: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Sunday, noon-5:00 pm;
(June - August, open at 9:00 am on Sundays);
January-March: Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am-4:00 pm;Sunday, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Concord - Louisa May Alcott Orchard House
- Description
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House is a true pilgrimage site for all who treasure
the classic novel, Little Women, written there in 1868. Orchard House not
only served as the Alcott family home but was also the setting for Little
Women. Built in 1690, the house has remarkable architectural authenticity,
and with most of the original family artifacts, it feels as if the Alcotts
just left. The warm, welcoming atmosphere evokes cherished memories of the
characters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, while guided tours offer fascinating insights
into the real-life family members who inspired them. See where Alcott theatricals
were performed; marvel at artwork literally covering walls and doors; discover
how the Alcotts participated in numerous reforms; and appreciate their contributions
to literature, education, art, philosophy, and social justice.
- Hours
April 1-October 31: Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am-4:30 pm Sunday, 1:00 pm-4:30
pm
November 1-March 31: Monday-Friday, 11:00 am-3:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am-4:30
pm Sunday, 1:00 pm-4:30 pm
Concord - The Old Manse
- Description
Replete with its original 18th and 19th century furnishings, the Old Manse
is located adjacent to Concords Old North Bridge, where on April 19,
1775 Minutemen fired the shots heard 'round the world. Built by
Ralph Waldo Emersons grandfather in 1769, this atmospheric parsonage
not only witnessed Americas birth, but also nurtured the American Renaissance
within its walls and on its beautiful grounds. Here Emerson drafted Nature,
Nathaniel Hawthorne established his literary career, and naturalist Henry
David Thoreau tended the land. In addition, womans rights activist Margaret
Fuller, pioneer educationist Horace Mann, and abolitionist John Brown paid
regular visits. The Old Manse remained in the Emerson family until 1939, when
Massachusetts leading conservation organization, the Trustees of Reservations,
purchased the property and opened it as a house museum. Do not miss this very
special place!
- Hours
April 13October 31: Daily, MondaySaturday, 10:00 am5:00
pm; Sundays and holidays, 12:00 pm5:00 pm (Last tour leaves by 4:30
pm. ?By guided tour only.)
November 1April 12: Thursday and Friday, 2:00 pm5:00 pm; Saturday
and Sunday, 12:00 pm5:00 pm (Last tour leaves by 4:30 pm. By guided
tour only.)
Daily Luncheon or Weekend Brunch Cruise (Bonus choice included with
3, 5 or 7 day cards)
- Description
With Boston Harbor Cruises Luncheon and Brunch Cruises, you not only
enjoy a sumptuous buffet, its the only cruise that lets you feast on
Bostons tantalizing folklore as recounted by local historians. An expert
narrator will join you onboard this two-hour tour through Bostons inner
and outer Harbor. after youve had a chance to take in the menu, they
will regale you with all kinds of fun, informative and interactive tidbits
of the citys history. Throughout the cruise, youre invited to
explore the vessel and its three spacious decks for the best views of Boston
and its many highlights, including the USS Constitution, old north Church,
Boston Light and the Boston Harbor islands.
- Hours
May 23-September 5: Lunch Cruise: Monday-Friday, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm (boarding
begins at 11:30 am) May 23-October 2: Brunch Cruise: Weekends, 12:00 pm-2:00
pm (boarding begins at 11:30 am)
Discover Plymouths History - A Walking Tour
- Description
Step back in time with a costumed guide as you discover little known facts
and hear interesting stories of American history. Walk the same paths the
Pilgrims journeyed hundreds of years ago. Hear the struggles and the victories.
Learn about the people, places and events that began our country. This fun
and educational tour of Plymouth's historic district includes Town Brook,
Brewster Gardens, Plymouth Rock and the historic waterfront, Cole's Hill,
Town Square, Burial Hill, and the Jenney Grist Mill area. Tours begin and
end at the Jenney Grist Mill, the beginning of industry in our country. History
should never be boring! Tour is approximately one hour. Advanced reservations
are required.
- Hours
9:00 am and 5:00 pm
EZ Pedaler Electric Bike Rentals
- Description
"Pedalbut only if you want to!" Thats the motto of eZ
Pedaler electric Bikes. The electric Bike is a bike like no other it
looks like a normal bike, except that its powered by the eZ Pedaler
T300 engine. That means that you can pedal yourself around town if you
choose oR the electric Bike can do the work of pedaling for you! What
could be easier?
- Hours
April-October: Go Boston Card honored daily, 9:00 am-5:30 pm
Fenway Park Tour
- Description
Visit the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, 'America's Most Beloved
Ballpark', where the Babe pitched, The Kid hit, and Yaz dazzled fans of all
ages. Soak up the rich history; hear the echoes of the past, visit the State
Street Pavilion, sit atop the fabled Green Monster and stroll the hallowed
grounds of Fenway Park.
- Hours
Year-round, Daily on the hour, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Last tour on game day departs
4 hours prior to game time
Foxwoods Casino Tour
- Description
Try your luck at Foxwoods Resort and Casino, the world's largest casino, located
just two hours away from Boston in Ledyard, Connecticut. With over 6,400 slot
machines, 354 table games and the world's largest bingo hall, Foxwoods is
an entertainment mecca. Note: Must be 21 or older to take this tour.
- Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11:00 am departure
Franklin Park Zoo
- Description
Franklin Park Zoo is a 72-acre site nestled within Boston's historic Franklin
Park. Here, guests can experience the most innovative and intimate indoor
gorilla exhibit in the world. Visitors to the signature Tropical Forest can
stand face-to-face with the Zoo's seven western lowland gorillas at one of
five glass viewing stations in the state-of-the-art indoor exhibit. It's a
truly unforgettable experience! While at Franklin Park Zoo, be sure to also
visit the African lion in the Kalahari Kingdom, the tigers in the Tiger Tales
exhibit, the Masai giraffe and Grevy's zebra on the Giraffe Savannah, and
the many other remarkable species that call the Zoo home.
- Hours
April 1-September 30: Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Saturdays, Sundays,
and holidays, 10:00 am-6:00 pm;
October 1-March 31: Daily, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Freedom Trail - Walk Into History Tour
- Description
Walk Into History with Freedom Trail Foundations 18th-century costumed
guides along the red brick line of Boston's Freedom Trail®. On the official
Freedom Trail® tours, famous patriots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams,
and William Dawes tell stories about the people, places, events, and drama
of the American Revolution, and share lively anecdotes about the vitality
of contemporary Boston.
- Hours
April 1 - November 30: Daily, tours depart at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm
and 3:30 pm
Gibson House
- Description
As you walk along the Public Garden to the Gibson House, try to imagine you're
back in 19th-century Boston. The crowds are gone, replaced by a few elegantly
dressed couples strolling through the park. The traffic is replaced by the
clip-clop of horse-drawn carriages. The truly imaginative can hear a harpsichord
playing in the background. Now, turn the corner onto Beacon Street and enter
the Gibson House to experience the real thing. The Gibson House preserves
the legacy of the Victorian era. The interiors of the Gibson House are typical
of those found in households of upper-middle-class Bostonians during the Victorian
period. It has retained its kitchen, laundry, butler's pantry, and bathrooms,
as well as formal rooms and personal quarters, all filled with the Gibsons'
original furniture and personal possessions.
- Hours
Wednesday-Sunday 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm
Gray Line Tour - New England Seacoast
- Description
Take a day to explore the unique scenery of the New England seacoast on a
guided tour. Travel north through Boston and its North Shore communities,
making a stop at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Next, it's on to the rocky
coast of Maine to view the famous Nubble Light lighthouse in York. Breathe
in the beauty of the Maine coast as you head toward Kennebunk Village and
Kennebunkport. Kennebunk's tree-lined streets are a showcase of 18th- and
19th-century architecture built by merchants and sea captains. View former
President Bush's summer home from Walker Point and return to Kennebunkport
for two hours of shopping and lunch on your own at the many quaint shops and
eateries in the village. Note: Disabled access is available; please call in
advance for arrangements.
- Hours
June 8-October 24: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Description
Explore 12,000 specimens from around the world, including dinosaurs, hundreds
of animals, huge whale skeletons, amazing insects, and butterflies. Get close
to one of the first Triceratops ever discovered and see the world's only mounted
Kronosaurus, a 42 ft-long prehistoric marine reptile. Touch meteorites from
outer space and find thousands of minerals and gems, including a 1,642-lb
amethyst geode. Discover how color is produced and how and why color variation
has evolved in a wide variety of birds and animals in the new exhibit, Language
of Color (on display through 2011). The museum's collection of Glass Flowers
is the only one of its kind in the world. Between 1886 and 1936, father-son
glass artisans Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka produced exquisite, breathtakingly
lifelike models of over 3,000 plants to be used for teaching botany.
- Hours
Daily, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Hi-Speed Catamaran Whale Watch
- Description
Boston Harbor Cruises' high-speed catamarans are the fastest, most comfortable
way to view the oceans most fascinating and magnificent creatures. Getting
you to and from the whales in less time means you get to spend more time actually
watching them! The catamarans feature three outside decks for optimum viewing
capability. Inside youll find a climate controlled cabin space with
cushioned seating, tables, state-of-the-art sound and video systems, and a
galley offering snacks and beverages for purchase.
Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley
- Description
Boston is a city full of distinct neighborhoods and the RED Beantown Trolley
ties Boston together for you. Sit back and relax during the 110-minute tour,
narrated by expert guides and covering all of Boston's highlights. Tour at
your own pace with the freedom to disembark and re-board at your leisure at
any of 16 stops. Travel around the loop as many times as you like.
- Hours
Quincy Market; April-October ONLY 9:00am-4:00pm;
City Place (16 S. Charles St.); April- October 9:00am- 4:00pm, November
March 9:00am- 3:00pm;
Prudential Center (800 Boylston Street); April October ONLY 9:00am-4:00pm
Institute of Contemporary Art
- Description
The Institute of Contemporary Art has been at the leading edge of art in Boston
for seventy years, offering new ways of engaging with the world around us.
Its exhibitions and programs provide access to contemporary art, artists,
and the creative process, inviting audiences of all ages and backgrounds to
participate in th excitement of new art and new ideas. The ICA's state-of-the-art
facility on Boston's waterfront houses 17,000 square feet of exhibition space,
a performing arts theater, education spaces, a media center, bookstore, and
cafe. With its innovative programming and collection of 21st-century art,
the new ICA is an influential forum for multi-disciplinary arts. The landmark
building, the first building designed by award-winning architects Diller Scofidio
+ Renfro to be built in the U.S., offers spectacular views of Boston's harbor
and skyline throughout.
- Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm;
Thursday and Friday, 10:00 am-9:00 pm
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Description
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a visceral art experience that is impossible
to forget. At the Gardner, visitors find as much inspiration from the spectacular
architecture and courtyard gardens as they do from the more than 2,500 works
of art that overflow the museum's galleries. Housed in a stunning Venetian-style
palazzo, the museum displays one of the world's greatest private art collections,
including works by Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Degas, Monet, Botticelli, and
what the Boston Globe describes as 'Boston's most important work of art,'
Titian's Europa. True to its founder's inspiration, the Gardner Museum continues
to offer changing exhibitions, lectures, and musical performances that engage
visitors of all ages.
- Hours
Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Jenney Grist Mill
- Description
The Jenney Grist Mill is a 17th Century living history museum. A reconstruction
of the original Mill built in 1636 on Town Brook by Pilgrim John Jenney. At
this working mill visitors step back in time as a costumed miller tells the
story of the Pilgrim's journey, their struggle to survive and the importance
of the original Mill and Town Brook to the colony. Watch the huge water wheel
turn the grinding stones and experience the beginning of industry in our country.
A visit to the Jenney Grist Mill is a fun and educational experience for adults
and children. An ice cream shop, gift shop and restaurant are on the site.
- Hours
April 2-November 30: Monday, Wedneday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9:30
am-5:00 pm; Sunday, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
- Description
Housed in a striking building designed by I. M. Pei, the John F. Kennedy Presidential
Library and Museum, the nation's memorial to President John F. Kennedy, sits
on a 10-acre waterfront site on Columbia Point, offering panoramic views of
Boston's skyline and Harbor Islands. Twenty-five multimedia exhibits and period
settings from the White House offer an exciting you-are-there experience and
create a stirring account of President Kennedy's days in office. The museum
presents President Kennedy's enthusiasm and love for the American system of
politics and government. The museum is a must-see for anyone interested in
Kennedy and his family, life in America during the early 1960s, and Boston's
connection to both.
- Hours
Daily, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Lexington - Buckman Tavern
- Description
Buckman Tavern is most famous as the place where several Lexington militiamen
gathered on the morning of April 19, 1775, to await the arrival of British
troops. When the alarm bell rang, signaling the enemy's approach, the men
left the tavern for Lexington Common.
- Hours
April 2-October 30: Daily tours every half hour, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Lexington - Hancock Clarke House
- Description
The Hancock Clarke House is central to the story surrounding the start of
the American Revolution. Home to two local ministers, Reverends John Hancock
and Jonas Clarke, this house was the destination of Paul Revere and William
Dawes on their famous midnight ride of April 18, 1775. On that evening, legendary
patriots John Hancock and Samuel Adams were guests of Reverend Clarke. Joseph
Warren of Boston sent Revere and Dawes to the Hancock Clarke House to warn
them and avert their possible capture by the British.
- Hours
April 2-May 27: Weekends only, Tours every hour from 10:00 am-4:00 pm
May 28-October 30: Daily, Tours every hour, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Lexington - Liberty Ride
- Description
The Liberty Ride is the best way to visit Lexington and Concord. Ride along
the historic Battle Road while your costumed guide recounts the exciting events
of April 19, 1775, and the literary legacy that defined American identity
and culture. In air-conditioned comfort, you're taken to such famous spots
as Lexington Battle Green and the Old North Bridge where the militia faced
off against British Regulars. Visit sights central to the start of the American
Revolution, including Minuteman National Historical Park, where you can walk
the Battle Trail, and the National Heritage Museum celebrating American history
and culture, as well as the homes of Concord's greatest authors.
- Hours
April 17 and 18 (Patriots Day weekend), May 29October 31: Trolley
departs from the National Heritage Museum at 10:00 am, ?11:30 am, 1:00 pm
and 2:00 pm.
Lexington - Munroe Tavern
- Description
On the afternoon of April 19, 1775, the first wave of British troops beat
a hasty retreat from Concord back into Lexington, where they were rescued
by General Percy's reinforcements at Munroe Tavern. A field hospital was set
up there, turning the tide of the battle for the day. Today, the beautifully
landscaped grounds preserve a legacy of those days with Colonial-era flowers,
while a bullet hole in the ceiling of the tap room is a reminder of the violent
battle that gave this place its historic legacy. Adding to that legacy is
President Washington's 1789 visit (and he did, in fact, eat here).
- Hours
April 2-May 27: Weekends only, Tours every hour from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
May 28-October 30: Daily, Tours every hour from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
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