90 Commandants guidebook
Sightseeing
Boston downtown:
While Boston Downtown has gazillion places to visit and enjoy, from history to future innovations, we have listed some of them here just as a starter.
1. Boston Harbor and Quincy Market
2. Beacon Hill
3. Boston Commons
4. Copley square and Boston Public Library/Back Bay
5. Freedom trail
6. Park at the Charles River
7. Duck tour
8. New England Aquarium
9. Museums: Fine Arts, Science, Children's Museum, Historic Boston Tea Party Museum
10. Fenway Park
11. South Boston
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Boston
Boston downtown:
While Boston Downtown has gazillion places to visit and enjoy, from history to future innovations, we have listed some of them here just as a starter.
1. Boston Harbor and Quincy Market
2. Beacon Hill
3. Boston Commons
4. Copley square and Boston Public Library/Back Bay
5. Freedom trail
6. Park at the Charles River
7. Duck tour
8. New England Aquarium
9. Museums: Fine Arts, Science, Children's Museum, Historic Boston Tea Party Museum
10. Fenway Park
11. South Boston
Kendall/MIT
Memorial Drive
Harvard University/Harvard Square
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Cambridge
Kendall/MIT
Memorial Drive
Harvard University/Harvard Square
A five-star waterfront resort accessible by land and sea, the Encore Boston Harbor resort is conveniently located just minutes from this house. The resort has a hotel, a harbor walk, restaurants, a casino, spa, retail outlets, and meeting and convention space. Public amenities of the year-round harbor walk include a picnic park, paths for bikers and pedestrians, viewing decks, waterfront dining and retail, a performance lawn, floral displays, boat docks, and public art.
Distance: 5 minutes
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Encore Boston Harbor
1 BroadwayA five-star waterfront resort accessible by land and sea, the Encore Boston Harbor resort is conveniently located just minutes from this house. The resort has a hotel, a harbor walk, restaurants, a casino, spa, retail outlets, and meeting and convention space. Public amenities of the year-round harbor walk include a picnic park, paths for bikers and pedestrians, viewing decks, waterfront dining and retail, a performance lawn, floral displays, boat docks, and public art.
Distance: 5 minutes
This is a vibrant area with more than 70 shops, great restaurants, coffee shops, Movie Theater, Lego land, and a waterside park/kids play area. It is only 5-10 minutes drive from this property.
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Assembly Row
Assembly RowThis is a vibrant area with more than 70 shops, great restaurants, coffee shops, Movie Theater, Lego land, and a waterside park/kids play area. It is only 5-10 minutes drive from this property.
Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing cruise along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard, and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing cruises depart from Lechmere Canal Park at Cambridge Side Galleria Mall. The ticket booth and boat departure are located outside the doors by the food court and H&M store.
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CambridgeSide
100 Cambridgeside PlEnjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing cruise along the Charles River. Your captain and crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard, and countless sailboats and rowers!
Sightseeing cruises depart from Lechmere Canal Park at Cambridge Side Galleria Mall. The ticket booth and boat departure are located outside the doors by the food court and H&M store.
Constitution Beach is one of Boston's hidden waterfront gems. Take a swim or head over to the athletic fields. You can see planes flying from Logan Airport and ships sailing through Boston Harbor.
Distance: 10 minutes
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Constitution Beach
799 Bennington StConstitution Beach is one of Boston's hidden waterfront gems. Take a swim or head over to the athletic fields. You can see planes flying from Logan Airport and ships sailing through Boston Harbor.
Distance: 10 minutes
Revere Beach is located just north of Boston, and it was the first public beach established in the United States. Visitors can walk Revere Boulevard, which runs parallel to the beach. The T's Blue Line offers service between Revere Beach and downtown Boston.
Distance: 15 minutes
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Revere Beach
Revere Beach is located just north of Boston, and it was the first public beach established in the United States. Visitors can walk Revere Boulevard, which runs parallel to the beach. The T's Blue Line offers service between Revere Beach and downtown Boston.
Distance: 15 minutes
Castle Island is a peninsula in South Boston on the shore of Boston Harbor. In 1928, Castle Island was connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land and is thus no longer an island. It has been the site of a fortification since 1634 and is currently a 22-acre (8.9 ha) recreation site and the location of Fort Independence. Castle Island anchors Pleasure Bay Beach. It offers a harbor walk with stunning views (cold breeze)/beach/history/play area.
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Castle Island
2010 William J Day BlvdCastle Island is a peninsula in South Boston on the shore of Boston Harbor. In 1928, Castle Island was connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land and is thus no longer an island. It has been the site of a fortification since 1634 and is currently a 22-acre (8.9 ha) recreation site and the location of Fort Independence. Castle Island anchors Pleasure Bay Beach. It offers a harbor walk with stunning views (cold breeze)/beach/history/play area.
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president located on a ten-acre park, overlooking the sea that he loved and the city that launched him to greatness, the Library stands as a vibrant tribute to the life and times of John F. Kennedy.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
Columbia PointThe John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president located on a ten-acre park, overlooking the sea that he loved and the city that launched him to greatness, the Library stands as a vibrant tribute to the life and times of John F. Kennedy.
The New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. With more than 1.3 million visitors a year, the Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and a major public education resource for the region.
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Aquarium de Nouvelle-Angleterre
1 Central WharfThe New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. With more than 1.3 million visitors a year, the Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and a major public education resource for the region.
Climb aboard a unique amphibious vehicle and discover Boston from a different perspective. The World War II-style “Duck” travels on land and water and takes you along historic streets and into the Charles River on an 80-minute tour of the city.
See the sights of Boston from the land and water
Splash into the Charles River aboard a WWII amphibious vehicle
Learn about the unique heritage of the city that gave birth to freedom
Drive past Boston Common and Quincy Market
Enjoy breathtaking views of Cambridge and Boston from the river
Hear about the "Big Dig" project
Enjoy multilingual audio commentary for tours departing from the Prudential Center
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Boston Duck Tour Departure Location
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayClimb aboard a unique amphibious vehicle and discover Boston from a different perspective. The World War II-style “Duck” travels on land and water and takes you along historic streets and into the Charles River on an 80-minute tour of the city.
See the sights of Boston from the land and water
Splash into the Charles River aboard a WWII amphibious vehicle
Learn about the unique heritage of the city that gave birth to freedom
Drive past Boston Common and Quincy Market
Enjoy breathtaking views of Cambridge and Boston from the river
Hear about the "Big Dig" project
Enjoy multilingual audio commentary for tours departing from the Prudential Center
Walk Into History and experience more than 250 years of history on Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail— the 2.5-mile red line leading to 16 nationally significant historic sites, each one an authentic treasure. Preserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1951, the Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. Today the Freedom Trail is a world-renowned, signature tourist experience attracting over 4 million people annually to visit Boston's precious 17th-, 18th- , and 19th-century sites.
Follow the footsteps of America’s founding fathers on the Freedom Trail!
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Freedom Trail
Freedom TrailWalk Into History and experience more than 250 years of history on Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail— the 2.5-mile red line leading to 16 nationally significant historic sites, each one an authentic treasure. Preserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1951, the Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. Today the Freedom Trail is a world-renowned, signature tourist experience attracting over 4 million people annually to visit Boston's precious 17th-, 18th- , and 19th-century sites.
Follow the footsteps of America’s founding fathers on the Freedom Trail!
The Charles River Esplanade of Boston, Massachusetts, is a state-owned park situated in the Back Bay area of the city, on the south bank of the Charles River Basin.
The limited-access parkway Storrow Drive forms the southern boundary of the park, with the Charles River marking the northern edge. In the park are walkways, statuary, the Hatch Memorial Shell performance stage, playgrounds, ballfields, and Community Boating. The Esplanade comprises part of the Charles River Reservation state park. The Esplanade was designated as a Boston Landmark.
The Esplanade is isolated from the nearby Boston neighborhoods by Storrow Drive, a high-speed limited-access road protected by perimeter fencing. A series of eight pedestrian overpasses has been built to connect to the rest of the city, plus two additional bridges at the extreme ends of the park.
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Charles River Esplanade
Charles River EsplanadesThe Charles River Esplanade of Boston, Massachusetts, is a state-owned park situated in the Back Bay area of the city, on the south bank of the Charles River Basin.
The limited-access parkway Storrow Drive forms the southern boundary of the park, with the Charles River marking the northern edge. In the park are walkways, statuary, the Hatch Memorial Shell performance stage, playgrounds, ballfields, and Community Boating. The Esplanade comprises part of the Charles River Reservation state park. The Esplanade was designated as a Boston Landmark.
The Esplanade is isolated from the nearby Boston neighborhoods by Storrow Drive, a high-speed limited-access road protected by perimeter fencing. A series of eight pedestrian overpasses has been built to connect to the rest of the city, plus two additional bridges at the extreme ends of the park.
Nahant reservation is open year-round, but summer is the time to visit and escape the heat. Enjoy swimming in the ocean, launch your boat, or sunbathe on the beach.
You'll find ample parking and tons of space on the beach. More importantly, the sand is soft, the water is very shallow for a great distance, and there's a lifeguard.
A promenade extends along the two-mile length of the two reservations at the edge of Nahant Bay and is available year round for activities such as walking, jogging and bicycling.
A terrific hangout for families with young children. Toddlers will have a blast splashing in the little waves.
Ball fields, racquetball and tennis courts are available near Nahant Rotary. A tot lot is located near park headquarters at Ward Bathhouse where a visitor center, showers, and sanitary facilities are available free of charge.
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Nahant Beach
1 Nahant RdNahant reservation is open year-round, but summer is the time to visit and escape the heat. Enjoy swimming in the ocean, launch your boat, or sunbathe on the beach.
You'll find ample parking and tons of space on the beach. More importantly, the sand is soft, the water is very shallow for a great distance, and there's a lifeguard.
A promenade extends along the two-mile length of the two reservations at the edge of Nahant Bay and is available year round for activities such as walking, jogging and bicycling.
A terrific hangout for families with young children. Toddlers will have a blast splashing in the little waves.
Ball fields, racquetball and tennis courts are available near Nahant Rotary. A tot lot is located near park headquarters at Ward Bathhouse where a visitor center, showers, and sanitary facilities are available free of charge.
Food scene
Alongside the majestic Tall Ship floating restaurant, Pier 1 has activated and built out the pier into a 40,000 sq. ft. waterfront experience that features live entertainment, retail, food vendors, food trucks, pop-ups, and more!
Address: 1 East Pier Drive
East Boston, MA 02128
Distance: 10 minutes
1 E Pier Dr
Alongside the majestic Tall Ship floating restaurant, Pier 1 has activated and built out the pier into a 40,000 sq. ft. waterfront experience that features live entertainment, retail, food vendors, food trucks, pop-ups, and more!
Address: 1 East Pier Drive
East Boston, MA 02128
Distance: 10 minutes
Eat, Drink and Be Merry – Restaurants, Quincy Market Food Colonnade and More
Boston Baked Beans, Indian Pudding, clam chowder, lobster rolls, oysters on the half shell…all New England delicacies that join a cornucopia of foods from around the world to create a unique dining experience at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. For over 40 years, the Marketplace has been a food destination featuring top restaurants and the world-famous Food Colonnade.
History Awaits You at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Visitors interested in the history of Faneuil Hall Marketplace from the 40th Anniversary and beyond have numerous free opportunities! Whether it be a walking tour throughout the property or a glimpse at original artifacts in Historic Faneuil Hall, history fanatics are sure to be pleased.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace Street Performers: 40 Years of Cheers and Still Wowing the Crowds
For many, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is synonymous with world-class street performers showing off unimaginable acts of juggling, acrobatics and more for throngs of tourists and locals who gather to watch. The street performances that visitors have come to identify with Faneuil Hall were born with the Marketplace’s historic revitalization, and have been going strong since 1976.
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Marché de Quincy
206 S Market StEat, Drink and Be Merry – Restaurants, Quincy Market Food Colonnade and More
Boston Baked Beans, Indian Pudding, clam chowder, lobster rolls, oysters on the half shell…all New England delicacies that join a cornucopia of foods from around the world to create a unique dining experience at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. For over 40 years, the Marketplace has been a food destination featuring top restaurants and the world-famous Food Colonnade.
History Awaits You at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Visitors interested in the history of Faneuil Hall Marketplace from the 40th Anniversary and beyond have numerous free opportunities! Whether it be a walking tour throughout the property or a glimpse at original artifacts in Historic Faneuil Hall, history fanatics are sure to be pleased.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace Street Performers: 40 Years of Cheers and Still Wowing the Crowds
For many, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is synonymous with world-class street performers showing off unimaginable acts of juggling, acrobatics and more for throngs of tourists and locals who gather to watch. The street performances that visitors have come to identify with Faneuil Hall were born with the Marketplace’s historic revitalization, and have been going strong since 1976.
Eataly is the largest Italian marketplace in the world, committed to promoting high-quality yet affordable regional Italian food with a local twist. As of now, Eataly USA comprises Eataly New York Flatiron, Eataly Chicago, Eataly NYC Downtown, Eataly Boston, Eataly L.A., and Eataly Las Vegas – all modeled after the first Eataly in Turin, Italy, founded by Oscar Farinetti in 2007. Eataly Boston is a three-floor authentic Italian experience with plenty for guests to eat, shop and learn including: four full-service restaurants; retail counters; two coffee bars; a bakery; a salad bar; a mozzarella lab; a gelato counter; every essential grocery department including sweets, spreads and jams, hundreds of olive oils, and dry pastas (sourced from both Italy and New England); a housewares section; a book store; a cooking school; various private event spaces, and much more!
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Eataly Boston
800 Boylston StEataly is the largest Italian marketplace in the world, committed to promoting high-quality yet affordable regional Italian food with a local twist. As of now, Eataly USA comprises Eataly New York Flatiron, Eataly Chicago, Eataly NYC Downtown, Eataly Boston, Eataly L.A., and Eataly Las Vegas – all modeled after the first Eataly in Turin, Italy, founded by Oscar Farinetti in 2007. Eataly Boston is a three-floor authentic Italian experience with plenty for guests to eat, shop and learn including: four full-service restaurants; retail counters; two coffee bars; a bakery; a salad bar; a mozzarella lab; a gelato counter; every essential grocery department including sweets, spreads and jams, hundreds of olive oils, and dry pastas (sourced from both Italy and New England); a housewares section; a book store; a cooking school; various private event spaces, and much more!
This is a vibrant area with more than 70 shops, great restaurants, coffee shops, Movie Theater, Lego land, and a waterside park/kids play area. It is only 5-10 minutes drive from this property.
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Assembly Row
Assembly RowThis is a vibrant area with more than 70 shops, great restaurants, coffee shops, Movie Theater, Lego land, and a waterside park/kids play area. It is only 5-10 minutes drive from this property.
This is one of the local favorite and Boston Magazine awarded "Best Pizza Place in Boston" . This place is less than half mile from the property - you can just walk down there in less than 10 minutes. Try it out!!
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Ciao! Pizza and Pasta
59 Williams StThis is one of the local favorite and Boston Magazine awarded "Best Pizza Place in Boston" . This place is less than half mile from the property - you can just walk down there in less than 10 minutes. Try it out!!
Subway station
This subway station is 7-10 minutes drive from the house. You can park here for 5 USD/day and travel in Subway.
Wellington Orange Line Station
49 Revere Beach ParkwayThis subway station is 7-10 minutes drive from the house. You can park here for 5 USD/day and travel in Subway.
Neighborhoods
Back Bay is an officially-recognized neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, built on reclaimed land in the Charles River basin. Construction began in 1859, as the demand for luxury housing exceeded the availability in the city at the time, and the area was fully built by around 1900. It is most famous for its rows of Victorian brownstone homes—considered one of the best preserved examples of 19th-century urban design in the United States—as well as numerous architecturally significant individual buildings, and cultural institutions such as the Boston Public Library. Initially conceived as a residential-only area, commercial buildings were permitted from around 1890, and Back Bay now features many office buildings, including the John Hancock Tower, Boston's tallest skyscraper. It is also considered a fashionable shopping destination (especially Newbury and Boylston Streets, and the adjacent Prudential Center and Copley Place malls) and home to several major hotels.
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Back Bay
Back Bay is an officially-recognized neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, built on reclaimed land in the Charles River basin. Construction began in 1859, as the demand for luxury housing exceeded the availability in the city at the time, and the area was fully built by around 1900. It is most famous for its rows of Victorian brownstone homes—considered one of the best preserved examples of 19th-century urban design in the United States—as well as numerous architecturally significant individual buildings, and cultural institutions such as the Boston Public Library. Initially conceived as a residential-only area, commercial buildings were permitted from around 1890, and Back Bay now features many office buildings, including the John Hancock Tower, Boston's tallest skyscraper. It is also considered a fashionable shopping destination (especially Newbury and Boylston Streets, and the adjacent Prudential Center and Copley Place malls) and home to several major hotels.