Bostonian culture can be found on every corner of its city streets. The city’s history and legacy runs deep, but modern convenience is found everywhere. While you are in Boston, take time to enjoy the sights, restaurants and shopping that make Boston such an exciting venue.
Sights of Boston
Boston is choc-full of historic sites and museums to keep the art or history buff more than content. Check these websites to get you going in the right direction.
Restaurants
Boston is a foodie’s delight! Be adventurous with the variety of restaurants Boston has to offer.
Boston Tours
There may not be a lot of spare time during this year's Scientific Assembly, but if you're bringing someone with you have them check out some of the tours available in Boston!
- With daily and monthly specials, you're sure to find a great deal - www.allbostontours.com
- Take a tour by land or water and let the ConDUCKtors with Boston Duck Tours show you Boston from any angle! - www.bostonducktours.com
- Need a bit of exercise? Urban Adventours offers bicycle tours and bicycle rentals (Ranked #1 by TripAdvisor's popularity index) - www.urbanadventours.com
- Want a unique look at Boston? Boston Gliders Segway Adventures gets the tour rolling! - www.bostongliders.com
- One of Boston's most popular tours, Haunted Boston Ghost Tours provides a different look at Boston's rich history - www.hauntedboston.com
- Visit the New England Aquarium and take part in a whale watch watching voyage - www.neaq.org
Boston Shows
If you have some time, why not see a good show?
- Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse, October 3-4
- Stomp at the Cutler Majestic Theatre, October 2-4
Boston Sports
Boston is a city for the sports fan! If you're coming to Boston early, why not catch a game?
- Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park, October 1-4 - www.redsox.mlb.com
- New England Patriots vs. Ravens at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, October 4 - www.patriots.com
- Boston College Eagles vs. Florida State Seminoles at Silvio O. Conte Forum, October 3 - bceagles.cstv.com
City Attractions
Here's just a glimpse of some of the city's best attractions that make Boston a great place to visit!
Fenway Park with Pesky's Pole and the Green Monster
Architectural masterpiece -- Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library
Beacon Hill
Massachusetts State House
Boston Commons and Public Gardens
North end and the Old North Church
Old Ironsides at Charlestown Navy Yard
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Park Street Church
Granary Burying Grounds
King's Chapel
Ben Franklin's statue
Old South Meeting House
Old State House
Boston Massacre Site
Faneuil Hall
Paul Revere House
USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument
DeCordova Sculpture Park
The Institute of Contemporary Art