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Boston Public Library

Boston, Massachusetts

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Boston Public Library

Containing over 23 million items, in the form of books, CDs, DVDs and many more, The Boston Public Library is an impressive building containing impressive collections. Take a tour or peruse the holdings of the nation's first public library, which also displays the works of famous artists and sculptors.

Useful Information

  • Address: 700 Boylston Street, Boston
  • Phone: +1 617 536 5400
  • More Info: www.bpl.org/locations/central
  • Address: Mon–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri & Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm
  • More Info: Train to Back Bay Station
  • More Info: https://www.facebook.com/bostonpubliclibrary

Do & See

Despite its traditions and its idyllic façade, Boston has more than its fair share of excitement. With more than 20 universities, including world-famous Harvard University, and over 100,000 students, Boston is the quintessential college town. From its outstanding live music venues to the fascinating museum and lively parks, Boston pulses with the energy of youth.

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Freedom Trail
Celebrating Boston’s preeminent role in the American Revolution, this 2.5 mile trail offers a stroll through history, leading visitors to 16 significant sites, and provides a glimpse of the beauty of the modern …
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North End
Boston’s largest Italian enclave is also its oldest and most charming neighborhood. Narrow alleyways and cobblestone streets are still the order of the day, and the smell of freshly-baked bread and Italian fare is …
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Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park
Take the family out to historic Fenway Park to see Boston's Major League Baseball team, the Red Sox. The park has been in use by the Red Sox since 1912, making it the oldest stadium currently in use in the …
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Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston
Join the only award-winning, original Martha's Vineyard Day Trip from Boston. Considered a haven for the most distinguished Americans, Martha's Vineyard is an island south of Massachusetts boasting a unique charm with its picturesque gingerbread cottages, pristine sandy beaches, the magical Flying Horses, the farmers' market, and the beautiful lighthouses at …
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Public Garden
Established in 1837, the Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America. No visit to the Garden is complete without a long cruise along the water or a cruise on the lagoon in the park’s famous swan …
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Samuel Adams Brewery Tours
Learning about ingredients and the brewing procedure of different kinds of beers and rounding off the tour with a sample tasting of three different brews, is not only an interesting activity for beer lovers but also for the open minded ones who are interested to extend their horizon of beer …
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Museum of Fine Arts
The MFA has some fantastic collections on display, ranging from the wonders of ancient Egypt to modern and contemporary American masterpieces. The museum also boasts the largest collection of Japanese art outside of …
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Museum of Science
Featuring an IMAX theater, a planetarium and a recently-opened digital 3-D movie theater, as well as a variety of fascinating scientific exhibits and collections, the museum is the perfect synthesis of hard science and …
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JFK Library
A tribute to the 35th president of the United States, the John F. Kennedy Library features several fantastic interactive exhibits and all the information you could possibly need about Boston’s most famous …
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Duck Tour
While visitors ride in a World War II amphibious landing vehicle, the tour begins with a drive past the historic sights of downtown Boston and comes to a dramatic close by splashing into the Charles River for a sightseeing cruise of the Boston and Cambridge …
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New England Aquarium
Featuring sharks, penguins, seals and over 2,000 other species of aquatic life, the aquarium is a must-see in Boston. Deep-sea whale-watching tours on the Atlantic Ocean can also be arranged from inside the …
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Boston Children's Museum
The Boston Children's Museum has been creating innovative, hands-on exhibits to engage and educate children and their families about such subjects as science, world cultures, health, art, history and …
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USS Constitution
Nicknamed "Old Ironsides", the USS Constitution is the oldest battleship in American history, launched in 1797. It is best known for its naval victories during the War of 1812, fought between the United States and …
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Boston Fire Museum
Since 1983, the goal of the Boston Fire Museum has been not only to maintain the old firehouse building, but to display and preserve antique firefighting equipment and memorabilia from the Greater Boston area and educate the public on fire …
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Boston Public Library
Containing over 23 million items, in the form of books, CDs, DVDs and many more, The Boston Public Library is an impressive building containing impressive collections. Take a tour or peruse the holdings of the nation's first public library, which also displays the works of famous artists and …
Read more
TD Garden — Home of Boston Bruins & Boston Celtics Copyright: Kid Clutch/cc by 2.0/Flickr
TD Garden — Home of Boston Bruins & Boston Celtics
TD Garden is a multi-purpose arena in Boston that is home for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League and the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. It's also the site of the annual Beanpot college hockey tournament and the Hockey East Championships. The arena has hosted many major national sporting events, …
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Founded by philanthropist and supporter of the arts Isabella Stewart Gardner, the museum houses her private collection and works to uphold her life's mission of encouraging the development of new …
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Franklin Park Zoo
Located in the enormous Franklin Park, this beloved zoo comprises a whopping 72 acres. Opened as far back as 1912, it is home to thousands of animal of hundreds of different species from around the …
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Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Two MCCA-operated Boston convention centers, the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, have received the rare gold standard of certification from the International Association of Congress Centers. A steady stream of huge international conventions is hosted here throughout the …
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