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Boston Public Library
3,969
#3 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"... Map Room and its exhibit; the gorgeous courtyard (a lovely spot for reading and reflection); the large Reading Room; and the third floor where the outstanding
murals
by John Singer Sargent are a huge surprise."
"We had a lovely tea beginning with a choice of gazpacho or strawberry salad and an array of finger sandwiches, petit fore’s, tarts and your own pot of your fave tea! Enjoyed the ambiance of the
Map Room
."
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Newbury Street
2,468
#15 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Exciting range of shops and the
architecture
of old Boston proves to be , even in winter a great experience and interest, and the wonderful selection of restaurants adds to the ambience."
"Filled with beautiful shops and lively
eateries
, Newburyport Street is fun in all seasons and provides great shelter from the cold with its lovely local shops, bars and dining establishments."
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The Mapparium
899
#18 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"The
guided tour
was very well done, and the display itself was spectacular!! Fascinating to see to geography from 1930's, and the craftsmanship of all the glass panels was amazing!!"
"This is obviously a
quick tour
, but definitely worth doing, and can be combined with a free tour of the adjacent church which is beautiful and contains one of the largest pipe organs in the world."
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Copley Square
822
#25 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Trinity Church is situated upon the square, the Old South Church, stately Boston Public Library, Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel and
the John Hancock Tower
, New England's tallest skyscraper at 790 feet are all within..."
"The contrasting styles of Trinity Church, the massive Boston Public Library and the modern
skyscrapers
, is awe inspiring."
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
7,740
#29 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"This historic building has numerous shops and a kiosk for the National Park Service visitor center from which you can catch free ranger-led walking tours of the
freedom trail
."
"From candys to cakes to pastries to pizzas to sandwiches to pasta, chinese food american food italian food, fudge ,ice cream beers and more .Great outdoor entertainers lots of eares to sit and relax and
people watch
."
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Acorn Street
265
#32 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Located on Boston's upscale
Beacon Hill
, this affluent neighborhood is comprised of the original Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian homes and structures built from the early to mid 1800's."
"While visiting my son who just moved to Boston my wife and I took a
stroll
and came upon Acorn St. it’s a fantastic photo op, probably one of the most photographed streets in the world, right up there with Lombard..."
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Charles Street
118
#38 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Charming Acorn Street is a block off Charles, with
Beacon Hill
and its stately mansions nearby."
"I felt surrounded by history of cobbled streets, brownstones, and
trees
with landmarks everywhere."
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Boylston Street
134
#40 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Beacon Street
81
#43 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Beautiful Architecture
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Paul Revere Mall
104
#44 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"If you like to walk and take in the sites, this
statue
is a must see and right around the corner from here is LA FAMIGLIA, just in case you get a little hungry ..."
"This is on the
Freedom Trail
route heading from the Paul Revere House to the Old North Church."
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King's Chapel Burial Ground
83
#46 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"You gotta love all the “burying grounds” in Boston - such fascinating
history
!"
"Walking through and reading the
headstones
brought me peace and made me wonder what types of lives these people lived!"
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John Hancock Tower
103
#56 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Haymarket Square
25
#63 of 184 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Statue of Samuel Adams
48
#65 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"This is a statue of the patriot Samuel Adams, in front of historic Fanueil Hall located along the
Freedom trail
."
"There's a reason why Samuel Adams stands on a
pedestal
in front of Faneuil Hall: this was his soap box, his platform to rally the patriots and lament the litany of grievances against Britain."
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Downtown Crossing
180
#67 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Our 1st night here we witnessed many people drinking liquor openly and chasing
tourists
to try to get money."
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
26
#68 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Boston Latin School
43
#75 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"We bought an app for walking downtown Boston's
Freedom Trail
and used it several times before making our trip to Boston."
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Louisburg Square
26
#80 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Boston Common Carousel
22
#86 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Tortoise and Hare
21
#87 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Brewer Fountain
16
#88 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Charlestown Bridge
8
#91 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Skinny House
7
#92 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Ether Monument
8
#94 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Salada Tea Doors
9
#95 of 184 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Boston Marathon Survivor Memorial
6
#96 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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The Christian Science Plaza
11
#97 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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BSA Space
9
#98 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Tiffany Windows Education Center at Arlington Street Church
5
#101 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
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Ayer Mansion
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