In the Neighborhood
Museums, Parks, Historical Landmarks
Massachusetts Capitol Building = .25 miles
Beacon Hill
Boston, MA 02297
The Capitol Building, the magnificent setting of Massachusetts state government for over two centuries, has become a wonderful museum reflecting the history of Massachusetts since colonial times. Young and old alike will find this history fascinating.
Boston Common = .25 miles
Bound by Tremont, Beacon, Charles, Park, and Boylston Streets
Boston Common is the starting point of the Freedom Trail and the oldest park in the country. It’s fairly large, too -- the park spans about 50 acres!
Opera House – quarter mile
Opened in 1928, the Opera House, located in the heart of the theatre district, has hosted everything from vaudeville to movies. Recent efforts to revitalize the venue have marked the Opera House's rightful place in Boston culture. Today, the Opera House hosts hit Broadway musicals, numerous musicians, and the occasional Opera.
www.cityofboston.gov/FreedomTrail/bostoncommon.asp
Museum of Contemporary Art = 1 mile
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA
The Institute of Contemporary Art presents outstanding contemporary art of all sorts, including visual art,
music, film, video and performance. The ICA tries to keep their exhibitions new and fresh for its Boston audience.
http://www.icaboston.org/
Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum = 1.5 miles
280 The Fenway
Boston, MA
The Gardner Museum has remained virtually unchanged since its founder's death in 1924. The museum’s three floors surround a beautiful garden, and the galleries are full of paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and other pieces from various world cultures.
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/
Museum of Fine Arts = 1.5 miles
Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts is an art-lover’s paradise. The Museum offers not only outstanding art, but innovative and exciting ways for you to interact with these masterpieces and with fellow museum visitors.
www.mfa.org
Shopping and Theater
Wang Center = .2 miles
270 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02116
In the heart of Boston’s theatre district, this large, non-for-profit theatre seats about 3,600 people and features some of the best shows that theater has to offer.
Stadiums, Convention Centers, Activities
The Old North Church (one if by land, 2 if by sea) = .25 miles
193 Salem St.
Boston, MA 02113
The Old North Church’s fame came to be on April 18, 1775, when the church sexton, Robert Newman, climbed the steeple and two lanterns as a signal from Paul Revere that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord by sea – not by land. This event ignited the American Revolution and forever made famous the statement, “One if by land, Two if by sea!”
www.oldnorth.com
Seaport World Trade Center's Exhibition Hall and Commonwealth Complex = 1 mile
One Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
When exhibit or trade show in the Boston area, look to Seaport World Trade Center's Exhibition Hall and Commonwealth Complex. This facility is the largest of its kind in the area.
www.seaportboston.com
Fenway Ball Park = 1.5 miles
4 Yawkey Way
Boston, MA
Fenway Park is home is the home – actually, the second home – of the Boston Red Sox.
boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark/index.jsp