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Paul Revere House, Boston. Courtesy of Paul Revere Memorial Association

Paul Revere House

1 Apr - 31 Dec 2009 (various dates)

The modest North End home of one of the best-known figures of the American Revolution puts a human face on historical events. The wooden Paul Revere House (c1680) contains artefacts of Revere…

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Paul Revere House, Boston. Courtesy of Paul Revere Memorial Association

Paul Revere House

1 Jan - 31 Mar 2010; not Mon (various dates)

The modest North End home of one of the best-known figures of the American Revolution puts a human face on historical events. The wooden Paul Revere House (c1680) contains artefacts of Revere…

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Paul Revere House, Boston. Courtesy of Paul Revere Memorial Association

Paul Revere House

Apr - Dec 2010 (various dates)

The modest North End home of one of the best-known figures of the American Revolution puts a human face on historical events. The wooden Paul Revere House (c1680) contains artefacts of Revere…

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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. © Lou Jones 1998, courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts Courtesy of Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts

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Eight thousand years' worth of masterpieces fill the Museum of Fine Arts in the Fenway neighbourhood. Collections range from Egyptian sculpture to contemporary photography, with especially…

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston. Courtesy of Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Daily; not Mon

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, in the Fenway neighbourhood, houses its founder's exceptional collection of European and American art, artefacts and architectural details. The 1901…

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Boston Public Library, Boston. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library

1 Oct 2009 - 31 May 2010 (various dates)

The central branch of the Boston Public Library is rich with sculpture, paintings and decorative details. Dramatic murals by celebrated 19th-century artists adorn the walls. The Back Bay…

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Boston Public Library, Boston. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library

Jun - Sep 2010; not Sun (various dates)

The central branch of the Boston Public Library is rich with sculpture, paintings and decorative details. Dramatic murals by celebrated 19th-century artists adorn the walls. The Back Bay…

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Boston Public Library, Boston. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library

Oct 2010 - May 2011 (various dates)

The central branch of the Boston Public Library is rich with sculpture, paintings and decorative details. Dramatic murals by celebrated 19th-century artists adorn the walls. The Back Bay…

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Public Garden, Boston. Courtesy of the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau

Public Garden

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The exquisite Public Garden in Back Bay is the country's oldest botanical garden (1837). Fascinating statues and monuments accent the greenery, and blooms from the city's greenhouses fill the…

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Fenway Park, Boston. Courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

Fenway Park

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Buying tickets to a Red Sox game is nearly impossible, but the legendary ballpark is accessible year-round on a tour. Quirky and asymmetrical, it's the heart of the Fenway neighbourhood and…

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Symphony Hall

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One of the most famous stages in classical music, this Back Bay treasure is home to the world-famous Boston Symphony Orchestra and the beloved Boston Pops. When the regular occupants are…

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Sketch of the Old North Church, courtesy of the Old North Church Website, registered trademark of the Federal Government

Old North Church

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One of the more important buildings on Boston's Freedom Trail, the Old North Church was the place where lanterns were hung to signal to Paul Revere that the British were coming, thus kicking…

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Otis House Museum, Boston. Photo by David Carmack. Courtesy of Historic New England

Otis House Museum

Daily; not Mon or Tue

Iconic New England architect Charles Bulfinch designed the beautiful Beacon Hill mansion that later became the Otis House Museum. The informative guided tour of the 1796 Federal-style building…

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New England Aquarium, Boston. Courtesy of New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium

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Thousands of aquatic creatures, including sharks, seals and penguins, make the New England Aquarium one of Boston's most popular attractions. The Waterfront landmark houses the Giant Ocean…

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Venu

Daily; not Mon or Wed

If you're looking for the perfect place to party with Boston's South Beach crowd, head downtown to Venu, on any night but Monday or Wednesday. This upscale club in the theatre district can be…

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Museum of African American History, Boston. Courtesy of the Museum of African American History

Museum of African American History

Daily; not Sun

Tucked away on Beacon Hill in a former house of worship and historic school, the Museum of African American History preserves the legacy of Boston's black community. Displays of artefacts…

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Boston Center for the Arts

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With multiple performance and exhibition spaces, the Boston Center for the Arts is a destination for anyone who appreciates contemporary art. In the heart of the South End, it attracts…

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Old South Meeting House

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The Old South Meeting House, a forum for public debate and revolution, is one of the more interesting historical landmarks in America. It is most famous for being the site of the intellectual…

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Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. Photo by Peter Vanderwarker. Courtesy of the Institute of Contemporary Art

Institute of Contemporary Art

Daily; not Mon

A veteran on Boston's art scene, the Institute of Contemporary Art moved to its new home in 2006, a cantilevered building looming over Boston Harbour in the Seaport district. It focuses on…

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Museum of Science, Boston. Courtesy of Museum of Science

Museum of Science

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Hands-on and multimedia exhibits on subjects ranging from butterflies to electricity fill the Museum of Science. Focusing on one subject is a good, manageable way to begin exploring. Also on…