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Whale Watch @ New England Aquarium
http://www.neaq.org/visit/wwatch/index.html
Central Wharf
Aquarium T Stop (Blue Line)
(617) 973-5200
Experience the beauty of the endangered right whale.
Science Museum
http://mos.org/
Science Park
Science Park T Stop (Green Line)
(617) 723-2500
Catch a show at the Omni Theatre or the Planetarium; there are exhibits that pique everyone's interest.
Prudential Skywalk Observatory
http://www.prudentialcenter.com/shop/shop_detail.php?id=64
Prudential Center
Prudential Center T Stop (Green E Line)
(617) 859-0648
Get a bird's eye view of Boston; audio guides are available.
Museum of Fine Arts
http://mfa.org/
465 Huntington Avenue
Museum of Fine Arts T Stop (Green E Line)
(617) 369-3393
Discover the works of David Hockney, John Singer Sargent, and Renoir.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/
280 The Fenway
Museum of Fine Arts T Stop (Green E Line)
(617) 278-5156
This museum has one of the most stunning indoor courtyards in the world.
Mapparium
http://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/exhibits/mapparium.jhtml
200 Massachusetts Avenue
Symphony T Stop (Green E Line)
(888) 222-3711
Visit this 3-story stained glass globe with amazing acoustics.
JFK Library & Museum
http://www.jfklibrary.org/
Columbia Point
JFK/ UMass T Stop (Red Line)
(617) 514-1600
Some of the displays include items from the Peace Corps (which JFK started), JFK's campaign materials, and a piece of the Berlin Wall.
Institute of Contemporary Art
http://www.icaboston.org/
100 Northern Avenue
World Trade Center T Stop (Silver Line)
(617) 478-3103
This museum has an idyllic waterfront location and is home to an incredible permanent collection.
Otis House
http://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes/otis.htm
141 Cambridge Street
Government Center (any Green Line or Blue Line)
(617) 227-3956
Tour one of New England's historic homes, a prime example of Bulfinch architecture.
Nichols House
http://www.nicholshousemuseum.org/
55 Mount Vernon Street
Park Street T Stop (Red Line or any Green Line)
(617) 227-6993
This Beacon Hill home is finely preserved and shows unbelievable attention to detail in its decor.
Freedom Trail
http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/
Start at Boston Common
Park Street T Stop (Red Line or any Green Line)
(617) 357-8300
Follow the red brick road along 16 stops, all the way to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. A lovely 2.5 mile journey.
DUCK Tour
http://www.bostonducktours.com/
Science Museum, Science Park T Stop (Green Line)
or
Prudential Center, Prudential Center T Stop (Green E Line)
(617) 267-3825
Ride the streets (and the Charles River) of Boston in style in these World War II amphibious warcraft.
Swan Boats ride
http://swanboats.com/
Boston Public Garden
Park Street T Stop (Red Line or any Green Line)
(617) 522-1966
These boats are probably one of the most prominent symbols of the city of Boston. You may even spot some real swans in the lagoon.
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