Places to Go in Boston

   Boston is the capital of the state of Massachusetts and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. September 7^th, 1630 was the date that Boston was founded by Puritan colonists from England. According to 2011 the U.S. Census, there had an estimated population of 625,087 in Boston. Boston is also called Greater Boston based on its larger metropolitan area. With more than 50 colleges and universities within the city, Boston is an international center for higher education and medicine development. As you can see, the city is also adjacent to the water; it’s a peaceful water-front city that draws many tourists’ interests for traveling.

Duck Tours

   If you are a visitor never toured Boston, “Duck Tours” can help you explore the city by visiting the golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill and the TD Banknorth Garden, Boston Common and Copley Square to the Big Dig, Government Center to fashionable Newbury Street, Quincy Market to the Prudential Tower and so on. One cool thing is about the “Duck”, it’s a two ways – tour that you can see things on the ground and the water. Check the website for the affordable tickets,        http://www.bostontours.us/?event=offer.detail&offerId=1144&startDate=11/01/2012&endDate=11/30/2012

Downtown Boston

   Following by the Red Line of MBTA (Boston’s Major Subway Transportation), stop at the station of Downtown, you can find a beautiful skyline of the city. Boston’s public transportation is super convenient, which can be able to bring you to a lot of places where you want to go. 

Museum of Fine Arts

   I also suggest you to take a glance of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It’s one of the largest museums in the United States, attracting over one million visitors a year. Of course, and you will discover on the history of Boston and the United States, and the arts from all over the world. There are different shows, exhibits, performances sometime conducting in the Museum. Discount or free tickets for students with student IDs are available on some occasions. Here is the website for admissions, http://www.mfa.org/exhibitions/mario-testino?utm_source=google-grant&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=testino-in-your-face And, Green line E can take you to the museum. 

 

Museum of Science

   Museum of Science cannot be missed either. Since Boston homes to science and biotechnology, it’s definitely worth to test the high technology exhibits at the museum. I-Max movie is served and it's pretty amazing! It walks you to a whole view of different scientific origins. This is my most favorite about the Museum of Science. You wanna check out where else is also served at the museum?  http://www.mos.org/

 

 

Harvard Square

    Take a chance to visit the world’s top university – Harvard University and its surrounding area- Harvard Square. The Square reflects the architectures of 18^th New England and it’s a historic center of Harvard University. The Square functions are commercial enter purpose for Harvard students, the western Cambridge residents as well as tourists. You can see stores and restaurants located on the sides of the street. The students and residents normally use the Harvard Station on the MBTA Red Line Subway and bus transportation hub. 

MIT Campus

   I would say MIT campus is another nice spot if you’re thinking to travel to Boston. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is not only well known in its high rank among universities, but its campus architectures are unique designed and modern. Again, following the MBT read line to Central or Kendall/MT station; it should access you to the campus.  

Charles River

   The Charles River is an 80 mi (129 km) long river that flows in an overall northeasterly direction in eastern Massachusetts. The river travels through 22 cities and towns until reaching the Atlantic Ocean at Boston. The river is closed to the MIT campus, so the students or residents in the area sometime run by the Charles River or boat on the river. It’s an icon place in the city of Boston. 

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