The great city of Boston is a historical place, a walking city, a scenic town, a harbor and popular travel destination. All of its different identities make it a great place to visit because of its never-ending list of things to do. Knowing what the best options are will give you a chance to have the best time possible while visiting or enjoying life there.
Take a Duck Boat Tour
"Duck Boats," former amphibious World War II landing vehicles, are being used in Boston (and other cities around the world) to tour waterways of the harbor and Charles River. From the tour you are able to glimpse sights such as the golden State House, Boston Common and the Prudential Tower, among others. This is a great option for photographers and boat riders alike. The boats depart from three locations, the Museum of Science, the Prudential Center and the New England Aquarium, and trips last between 50 and 80 minutes.
Bicycle through Boston
There are at least three companies located in the city that give guided bike tours of Beantown. Touring by bicycle is a great way to see many of the sights the city has to offer, from Beacon Hill to Fenway Park, up through the Back Bay. Advanced cyclists with their own set of wheels may also choose to go off on their own, and an organization called Mass Bike sells maps to five major trails that run through the city. In all, there are over 100 bike paths in the city of Boston and the surrounding area. One of the major path is the Paul Dudley White Charles River Bikepath, which runs along the river from the Museum of Science to Watertown Square.
Walk down Newbury Street
While the "T" or a bus is a great way to see Boston, a more active way to go, especially for shoppers, is to stroll down Newbury Street. The way is lined with hundreds of shops, including some of the finest retailers in the world, including Armani, Hermes and Polo. The stores are contained within charming 19th-century brownstones and the bulk of the major shopping is in an eight-block stretch in the Back Bay area from Massachuttes Avenue to Arlington Street. Those buildings are not the only living history on the street either, as the Episcopal Church highlights a range of architecture styles along the way, including Gothic and Classical examples among modern buildings. Visitors can enjoy the sights, make a purchase and exercise their legs all at the same time on Newbury.
Try a Loster Roll
If there is one type of food that Boston is known for (other than baked beans), it is the lobster sandwich, or roll. The lobster roll is a vital part of New England cuisine, and Boston serves up some of the finest varieties anywhere. The lobster meat is usually tossed with cream sauce and placed on a hot dog bun or other roll. A LIVESTRONG.COM recipe has the lobster filling listed at 216 calories. In 2006, Boston Magazine rated the best lobster rolls in town, and some can be found just off Newbury Street. B&G Oysters, located a short walk from the shopping at 550 Tremont Street, is one of the best, as is Neptune Oyster, located at 63 Salem Street.
Journey to the Museum of Fine Arts
From portraits of the U.S. founders to mummies of ancient Egypt, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has one of the largest collections of art in the world. The halls are a great place to spend a quiet afternoon browsing, thinking and strolling along the beautiful interiors. Van Gogh, Manet, Homer, Stuart and Gauguin are just some of the names you'll see hanging inside, and there is a serene Japanese garden located outside. The Museum is located at 465 Huntington Avenue.
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