{"id":8011,"date":"2022-06-07T15:47:42","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T19:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/meetatbu\/?page_id=8011"},"modified":"2024-08-29T13:56:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T17:56:56","slug":"area-attractions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/meetatbu\/summer\/attendees\/area-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Area Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/meetatbu\/files\/2023\/01\/boston-pond-downtown-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/meetatbu\/files\/2023\/01\/boston-pond-downtown-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/meetatbu\/files\/2023\/01\/boston-pond-downtown-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/meetatbu\/files\/2023\/01\/boston-pond-downtown-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/meetatbu\/files\/2023\/01\/boston-pond-downtown-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/meetatbu\/files\/2023\/01\/boston-pond-downtown-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Boston has a little something for everyone if you know where to look. Explore the historic streets, take in some modern art, or try a little fusion cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>AREA ATTRACTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fenway Park:<\/strong> Home of the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park is one of the oldest baseball parks in the country and a must-visit for sports fans. Find games and purchase tickets on the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/redsox\">Red Sox official website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com\/\">Faneuil Hall Marketplace<\/a>: Explore the nation\u2019s premiere urban marketplace in the heart of the nation\u2019s most historic city.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefreedomtrail.org\/\">Freedom Trail<\/a>: A 2.5-mile-long trail that takes you through 16 historically significant sites in Boston, including the Massachusetts State House, Paul Revere House, and the Old North Church. Walk along the trail on your own or purchase a guided tour.<\/li>\n<li>Area beaches:<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/reverebeach.com\/\">Revere Beach<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>is the nation\u2019s oldest public beach. Many beaches, including Revere, are accessible by public transportation. Check out this<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/today\/2013\/boston-beaches-accessible-by-mbta\">handy guide on how to take to the sea by the T<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpl.org\">Boston Public Library<\/a>: The Boston Public Library is the third-largest public library in the country and a beautiful building to explore.<\/li>\n<li>Boston&#8217;s newest attraction, <a href=\"http:\/\/viewboston.com\/\">View Boston<\/a>, is a three-story observation deck and restaurant atop the Prudential Center that offers sweeping views of Boston in all directions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetboston.com\/things-to-do\/museums-and-attractions\/\">Museums and Historical Sites<\/a>: Boston\u2019s museums are among the finest in the country.\u00a0Whether you\u2019re looking for culture, art, history, science, or just plain fun, you\u2019re sure to find something fascinating.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetboston.com\/things-to-do\/performing-arts-and-entertainment\/\">Performing Arts and Entertainment<\/a>: Music, theatre, or dance, we\u2019ve got it all. MeetBoston offers a calendar<span>\u00a0<\/span>for upcoming shows and ticketing information.<\/li>\n<li>Shopping and Dining: Treating yourself to something high end or are you hunting for the best deal? No worries, Boston\u2019s got you covered. We\u2019ve got great<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetboston.com\/things-to-do\/shopping\/\">shopping<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetboston.com\/restaurants\/\">dining<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for every budget and taste.<\/li>\n<li>America\u2019s Walking City: simply set out downtown and experience the magic of Newbury Street, the Public Garden, and the Boston Common throughout the summer, stopping at any number of outdoor restaurants and cafes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston has a little something for everyone if you know where to look. Explore the historic streets, take in some modern art, or try a little fusion cuisine. 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