EEEF 2008: Local Attractions

Local Attractions

Tourist Info: Boston Common Visitor's Information Center
147 Tremont Street (between Temple Pl. and West St., Beacon Hill), 617-426-3115
Located in the Boston Common near the Park Street T stop off of the Green Line.

Attractions Closest to Boston University:

Maria's Break Pick: Walk the Charles River Esplanade
http://www.esplanadeassociation.org/park/parkfacts.html

The Esplanade stretches almost three miles along the Boston shore of the Charles River, from the Museum of Science to the Boston University Bridge. Reach the walkway by heading north from Boston University Campus to hit the river. You can access the esplanade from Commonwealth Ave. by turning off onto University Road or Granby St. to get to Bay State Rd., which parallels the esplanade.

Maria's Unique Museum Pick: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/

A stunning 15th-century Venetian-style palace with three stories of galleries surrounding a beautiful sun- and flower-filled courtyard. Three floors of galleries surround a garden courtyard blooming with life in all seasons. The galleries are filled with paintings, sculpture, tapestries, furniture, and decorative arts from cultures spanning thirty centuries. Don't miss this wonderful and unique museum in the United States.
(Receive $2 off of admission if you visit both the museum and the MFA within a 2 day period.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
http://www.mfa.org/

The Museum offers not only outstanding art, but innovative and exciting ways for you to interact with these masterpieces. There is always something new to explore at the MFA!
(Wednesdays 4-9:45pm admission is free. Voluntary donations are welcome.)

Fenway Park Tours
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark/tour.jsp

Receive a guided tour of "America's Most Beloved Ballpark". 15 minute walk from the conference venue. Sports bars are aplenty near Fenway.

The Maparium
175 Huntington Ave, Boston.

The Maparium is a stained glass globe, three stories high that was built in 1935. It is done to a scale of 1 inch equaling 22 miles. One of the most amazing things about it is that it is a snapshot of the world as it existed in 1935.

Downtown Boston and Beyond:

The Boston Common and Public Gardens
Both park spaces were the first of their kind in this country and have been centers of public life and civic virtue since their inception. Full of activity, the Common offers some of the city's best people-watching. With its grand sweep down from the majestic State House (home of The Sacred Cod), the Common provides an uninterrupted view of green expanse, historic city buildings, and people. The Public Garden is famous for its swan boats and has inviting walks and lovely bridge views.

Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
http://www.nps.gov/bost/historyculture/fh.htm

This old market building, first built in 1742, sits at the site of the old town dock. Town meetings, held here between 1764 and 1774, heard Samuel Adams and others lead cries of protest against the imposition of taxes on the colonies. Market stalls on the first floor service shoppers much as they did in Paul Revere's day, while Quincy Market offers a variety and abundance of foods and stores for your shopping pleasure!

The Freedom Trail
http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/

The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads you to 16 nationally significant historic sites, every one an authentic American treasure. There is no other place in the United States where you can take in the rich history of America's Revolution!

Museums

Institute of Contemporary Art
Free ICA Admission Thursdays after 5pm. An EEEF 2008 trip is tentatively planned!!
955 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-266-5152
http://www.icaboston.org/

The Institute of Contemporary Art strives to share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation, and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists, and the creative process. For over 65 years, the Institute of Contemporary Art has been introducing to Boston and the country some of the most important contemporary artists of our time, from Pablo Picasso and Robert Rauschenberg to Andy Warhol and Cindy Sherman.

Museum of Science http://www.mos.org/

Visit a hub of research and invention that is New England's most visited cultural institution! Wander the intriguing exhibit halls, relax in the butterfly garden, catch a film at the imax theater, and more!

Harvard Museum of Natural History http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/

The Harvard Museum of Natural History is the most visited attraction at Harvard - for its historical collections, its temporary exhibitions, and its new permanent galleries. It is the public face of 3 different museums: the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Harvard University Herbaria, and the Mineralogical and Geological Museum. Presenting the incomparable collections of these parent museums and the research of scientists across the University, it has a mission to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the natural world and the human place in it, sparking curiosity and a spirit of discovery in people of all ages.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
http://www.jfklibrary.org/

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world. Come tour a Museum which portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President.

Outdoors and Tours

Maria's Worth-the-Trip Pick: USS Constitution
http://www.nps.gov/bost/historyculture/ussconst.htm

Visit the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, and the USS Constitution Museum, located in the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Free Admission

Bunker Hill Monument
http://www.nps.gov/bost/historyculture/bhm.htm

A 221-foot granite obelisk marks the site of the first major battle of the American Revolution.
Admission is Free!

Black Heritage Trail National Historic Site
Website

Free Ranger Guided Tours:
This fascinating tour winds its way though historic Beacon Hill illuminating the rich history of the Abolition Movement, the Underground Railroad, and the early struggles for freedom and equal rights for all. Tours depart at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm, Monday through Saturday. Begins at the Boston Common Visitor's Center near the T Park Street Station on the Green Line.

Boston By Foot walking tours
http://www.bostonbyfoot.org/

Boston is a walking town! Discover this vibrant and diverse city by taking a guided walking tour to discover Boston's rich architectural and historical heritage.

Boston Duck Tours
http://www.bostonducktours.com/

See Boston from a unique and fun perspective! Board your WWII style amphibious landing vehicle with a ConDUCKtor who will narrate your journey through all the places that make Boston a unique and wonderful city.

Boston Harbor Cruises
http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/

History, character, sites, stories and more-- Boston has it all. And Boston Harbor Cruises can show you this captivating city like no one else can.


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Attractions Closest to Boston University: Maria's Break Pick: Walk the Charles River Esplanade http://www.esplanadeassociation.org/park/parkfacts.html The Esplanade stretches almost three miles along the Boston shore of the Charles River, from the Museum of Science to the Boston University Bridge. Reach the walkway by heading north from Boston University Campus to hit the river. You can access the esplanade from Commonwealth Ave. by turning off onto University Road or Granby St. to get to Bay State Rd., which parallels the esplanade. Maria's Unique Museum Pick: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum http://www.gardnermuseum.org/ A stunning 15th-century Venetian-style palace with three stories of galleries surrounding a beautiful sun- and flower-filled courtyard. Three floors of galleries surround a garden courtyard blooming with life in all seasons. The galleries are filled with paintings, sculpture, tapestries, furniture, and decorative arts from cultures spanning thirty centuries. Don't miss this wonderful and unique museum in the United States. (Receive $2 off of admission if you visit both the museum and the MFA within a 2 day period.) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston http://www.mfa.org/ The Museum offers not only outstanding art, but innovative and exciting ways for you to interact with these masterpieces. There is always something new to explore at the MFA! (Wednesdays 4-9:45pm admission is free. Voluntary donations are welcome.) Fenway Park Tours http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark/tour.jsp Receive a guided tour of "America's Most Beloved Ballpark". 15 minute walk from the conference venue. Sports bars are aplenty near Fenway. The Maparium 175 Huntington Ave, Boston. The Maparium is a stained glass globe, three stories high that was built in 1935. It is done to a scale of 1 inch equaling 22 miles. One of the most amazing things about it is that it is a snapshot of the world as it existed in 1935. Downtown Boston and Beyond: The Boston Common and Public Gardens Both park spaces were the first of their kind in this country and have been centers of public life and civic virtue since their inception. Full of activity, the Common offers some of the city's best people-watching. With its grand sweep down from the majestic State House (home of The Sacred Cod), the Common provides an uninterrupted view of green expanse, historic city buildings, and people. The Public Garden is famous for its swan boats and has inviting walks and lovely bridge views. Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market http://www.nps.gov/bost/historyculture/fh.htm This old market building, first built in 1742, sits at the site of the old town dock. Town meetings, held here between 1764 and 1774, heard Samuel Adams and others lead cries of protest against the imposition of taxes on the colonies. Market stalls on the first floor service shoppers much as they did in Paul Revere's day, while Quincy Market offers a variety and abundance of foods and stores for your shopping pleasure! The Freedom Trail http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/ The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads you to 16 nationally significant historic sites, every one an authentic American treasure. There is no other place in the United States where you can take in the rich history of America's Revolution! Museums Institute of Contemporary Art Free ICA Admission Thursdays after 5pm. An EEEF 2008 trip is tentatively planned!! 955 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02115 617-266-5152 http://www.icaboston.org/ The Institute of Contemporary Art strives to share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation, and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists, and the creative process. For over 65 years, the Institute of Contemporary Art has been introducing to Boston and the country some of the most important contemporary artists of our time, from Pablo Picasso and Robert Rauschenberg to Andy Warhol and Cindy Sherman. Museum of Science http://www.mos.org/ Visit a hub of research and invention that is New England's most visited cultural institution! Wander the intriguing exhibit halls, relax in the butterfly garden, catch a film at the imax theater, and more! Harvard Museum of Natural History http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/ The Harvard Museum of Natural History is the most visited attraction at Harvard - for its historical collections, its temporary exhibitions, and its new permanent galleries. It is the public face of 3 different museums: the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Harvard University Herbaria, and the Mineralogical and Geological Museum. Presenting the incomparable collections of these parent museums and the research of scientists across the University, it has a mission to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the natural world and the human place in it, sparking curiosity and a spirit of discovery in people of all ages. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum http://www.jfklibrary.org/ The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world. Come tour a Museum which portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President. Outdoors and Tours Maria's Worth-the-Trip Pick: USS Constitution http://www.nps.gov/bost/historyculture/ussconst.htm Visit the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, and the USS Constitution Museum, located in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Free Admission Bunker Hill Monument http://www.nps.gov/bost/historyculture/bhm.htm A 221-foot granite obelisk marks the site of the first major battle of the American Revolution. Admission is Free! Black Heritage Trail National Historic Site Website Free Ranger Guided Tours: This fascinating tour winds its way though historic Beacon Hill illuminating the rich history of the Abolition Movement, the Underground Railroad, and the early struggles for freedom and equal rights for all. Tours depart at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm, Monday through Saturday. Begins at the Boston Common Visitor's Center near the T Park Street Station on the Green Line. Boston By Foot walking tours http://www.bostonbyfoot.org/ Boston is a walking town! Discover this vibrant and diverse city by taking a guided walking tour to discover Boston's rich architectural and historical heritage. Boston Duck Tours http://www.bostonducktours.com/ See Boston from a unique and fun perspective! Board your WWII style amphibious landing vehicle with a ConDUCKtor who will narrate your journey through all the places that make Boston a unique and wonderful city. Boston Harbor Cruises http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/ History, character, sites, stories and more-- Boston has it all. And Boston Harbor Cruises can show you this captivating city like no one else can.
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