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BUY THE
BOSTOn GO CaRD
the Boston Public Market, a year-round
indoor marketplace, hosts nearly 30
new England-based food purveyors
and artisans. it’s also a place you can feel
good about visiting, as it’s a registered
nonprofit with public impact goals to
support “economic development, new
England food system resilience, public
health and education, affordability, and
access. Source: www.travelandleisure.com
the Boston Go Card is an all-inclusive
pass that gets you into most attractions
in the city and in nearby towns, like
Plymouth, Lexington, and Concord.
it is available for 1, 2, 3, 5, or 7 days.
it is convenient showing your pass at the
ticket booths, rather than paying by credit
card or cash over and over again.
Source: www.earthtrekkers.com
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BOSTOn
pUBlIC maRKET
FRanKlIn paRK zOO
For animal adventures, pay a visit to the
Franklin Park zoo. The 72-acre zoo is
the place to be for a red panda, tiger, or
zebra sighting right in the middle of the
city. there are also plenty of expert-led
chats to attend, as well as children’s
events, making it a place the entire
family will love.
Source: www.travelandleisure.com
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BOSTOn
pUBlIC GaRDEn
the Boston Public Garden sits right
next to Boston Common. The
Boston public Garden is gorgeous.
Stroll around the lake, walk across
the world’s smallest suspension
bridge, go for a jog, or ride one of
the Swan Boats.
Source: www.earthtrekkers.com
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WalK aROUnD
THE ESplanaDE
another worthy place for a stroll is
the Esplanade, a three-mile path
that hugs the Charles River. it’s
an excellent spot for a walk or bike
ride along the lovely green spaces
on the banks of the river, where
you can watch boaters.
Source: www.travelandleisure.com
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SHOp On
nEWBURY STREET
visitors to Boston could make an entire
vacation out of just strolling down
newbury Street. the famed street is
chock-full of boutique shops,
restaurants, galleries, and more, so
you may have to visit more than once to
ensure you’ve seen and done it all.
Source: www.travelandleisure.com
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BOSTOn
pUBlIC lIBRaRY
When constructed in 1848, the Boston
Public Library became the first large free
public library in the nation. It remains a
place where visitors can check out a
good book or read in the public spaces.
the library hosts both tours and regular
events, so check its calendar and see
what piques your interest.
Source: www.travelandleisure.com
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BOSTOn COmmOn
The Boston Common is the
oldest public park in the USa.
this was once a pasture for sheep,
then became the training grounds
for militia during the revolutionary
War, and more recently has been
the site for public speeches by
Martin Luther king Jr and Pope
John Paul ii.
Source: www.earthtrekkers.com
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COOlIDGE
the Coolidge Corner theater, which
first opened its doors during the golden
age of cinema in 1933, is already one
of the most incredible places to see a
movie in the city.
Source: www.travelandleisure.com
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