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Places to go - in and around Boston

Black Heritage Trail
Links 15 pre-Civil War structures relating
to Boston's 19th century African-American
community. 

Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
The Harbor Islands offer many exciting outdoor activities for children and their families.

Boston National Historic Parks
Visit all of the sites on our nation's
road to independence.

The Children's Museum
Hang out with your favorite "Big Red Dog"
at the museum's new Clifford exhibit.

Fenway Park
Take a tour of the home of our 
World Champion Boston Red Sox!

Freedom Trail
"One if by land, two if by sea.." See 
all 16 historic sites on this 3-mile tour.

Franklin Park Zoo
The Franklin Park Zoo has a 23-foot python 
named "Scary," as part of an exhibit called 
"Slither Inn."

Harvard Museum of Natural History
Come see 847 Species of flowers - all made 
out of glass!

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Gardner Museum offers guides to help
kids learn about art.  Pick one up at the desk
when you visit!

John F. Kennedy Library & Museum
Learn about John F. Kennedy, his presidency
and his times.

Museum of Fine Arts
Visit the mummies, or sign up to take an 
art class - discover your inner-Monet!

The Museum of Science, Boston
Walk up the musical stairway, see an Imax
movie, or check out the Butterfly Garden.

New England Aquarium Home Page
This is a great place to go when you're feeling
fishy!  Sea lions, sharks, jellyfish, and more.

Swan Boats
Go for a paddle around the Boston Common
Lagoon on one of the famous Swan Boats.

USS Constitution
Take an online tour of "Old Ironsides" and then
visit the real thing at the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Maps of Boston

3-D Map of Boston
Boston USA! has a very cool 3-D map of Boston.

Take the "T"
The "T" is a terrific way to get around Boston. 


 


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