I am a big baseball fan, so I know Fenway is a must. I am a teacher and I will be traveling with my 8-yr old daughter (and grandma, too). There's not much time to spend in Boston (we're arriving from Stowe, VT), but I want to get as much of the city as I can (as well as Cambrige, if possible). What are the main sights to not miss (if it so happens I may never return... I'm from California). Thanks in advance. :)
2007-06-21 12:56:36 · 7 answers · asked by Traveler 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Boston
If you feel like walking, the Freedom Trail is excellent. It's 2 1/2 miles and covers many of the historic areas of the city. If that's more walking than you want, take a trolley tour or a duck tour (I recommend the trolley for two reasons: a-there are a lot of stops where you can get off and explore, and another trolley will be by within 20 minutes or so and b- even if you don't get off the trolley it's longer than the duck tour so I feel you see more of the city. The trolley tour is about 2 hours if you ride it continuously, the duck tour is about 45 minutes.
As you said, Fenway is a definite must. They run tours daily and you'll have a great time. Cambridge is nice - take the T (subway), red line, to the Harvard stop and walk around and explore.
The Children's Museum is very nice, recently reopened after extensive renovation, but you don't have much time. You may not want to do that unless your daughter really pushes for it. Maybe you can take her to the Common instead. They have swan boat rides in the Garden section and statues of the Make Way for Ducklings ducks from the book.
Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall are good for shopping, especially for touristy stuff if you need souveniers. It's close to the North End, which is the Italian section of town and FULL of great restaurants. Pick up pastries from Mike's; they're a local favorite.
Try and visit the observatory from the Prudential. It's on the 50th or 52nd floor (one floor is a restaurant, the other is the observatory - can never remember which) and has a 360 degree view of the city with a little audio tour. It's a great way to spend a couple hours. I love watching Logan airport from there and all the plane traffic.
Enjoy your (brief) time here! I'm sure you'll want to come back.
2007-06-21 13:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by Wanderer 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a student from Boston, I've seen alot of the sites. The Freedom Trail is long, but has many historical sites that are must-sees like Paul Revere's house, Old Ironsides, the Statehouse, Fanueil Hall, but that also can be a very long walk. But around the Boston Common, there are tourguides in Colonial Outfits that give tours. Another good way to see the city is on a Duck Tour. It's a renovated boat/car from World War 2 that travels around Boston, but also can go into the water. This is a good way because you can see the sites quick and also get some information on them. I would also visit Harvard University in Cambridge, the Statehouse, the Prudential Center, the Old Meeting House. Also to get around the city quicker, use the T (what Bostonians call the subway). There are stops at most sites. And instead of paying each time you go, there are one-day subway passes, and week passes, and I think there's a few more options as well. Check mbta.com for more information. Have fun and Good luck!
2007-06-21 19:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by daisy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How far are along are you? Early on, it is normal for movement to be more sporadic. Then, as you get farther along (like into 30+ weeks), decreased fetal movement is normal because the baby gets so cramped, it has nowhere to move. However if you really think you haven't felt the baby at all, or even if you have a little but are still worried...go to the doctor!!! Don't ask on Yahoo! questions - we aren't doctors, we can't examine you, and we just don't know. Also...what do you mean you haven't felt the heartbeat? Since when can you "feel" the babies heartbeat? Are you sure what you think you were feeling wasn't actually your own pulse? I know you can possibly hear the heartbeat using a stethoscope when you are far enough along, but I have never heard of feeling the heartbeat. Just wondering - I could be wrong. Anyhow, you are worried and you need to go to the doctor so they can listen for the heart beat, hook you up to a fetal monitor, or possibly do an ultrasound - just to check that all is okay.
2016-05-17 06:26:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beacon Hill, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the observation deck in the Prudential Building, Freedom Trail Walk, the North End.
2007-06-23 06:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by mjkinny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The aquarium, the Boston Public Garden, The Museum of Fine Arts, the Science Museum, Quincy Market, whale watch, are just a few.
2007-06-21 13:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by Joseph F 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She'll love the Boston Children's Museum! I did when I was that age.
2007-06-21 12:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by roguegirl25 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
old state house and beacon hill
2007-06-21 12:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by yo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋