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Weekly UpdatesWITH OVER THREE CENTURIES of history, art and culture, Boston is a world-class destination where people with every type of interest will find something to enjoy. Home to numerous museums, entertainment venues, colleges and universities each located in the distinct neighborhoods, visitors could spend days sightseeing and barely scratch the surface of what this fabulous city has to offer. Want to ensure you get to experience the city's highlights? Join us on one of the following DHI-sponsored tours!
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Boston City Tour--350 Years in a Day
Thursday, November 13
10:00am-3:00pm
$50 per person
It's virtually impossible to discuss American history and not have visions of Boston. History buffs come from all over to visit the landmarks of historical events that helped shape our nation. From the Boston Tea Party to the Battle of Bunker Hill, few cities in the United States have played such a key role in the founding of our country.
This five-hour tour will give guests a thorough overview of the city as it includes many historical and cultural highlights of the city's most well-known neighborhoods.
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The first stop will be Beacon Hill, Boston's most prestigious address. Here you will be able to disembark and explore Copley Square, home to the Trinity Church. This beautiful church is a departure from the modern office buildings surrounding it. Built in 1877, it is said to be one of the most stunning examples of church architecture in the United States.
Next, you will visit Back Bay with its tree-lined streets and historic brownstone shops. Bordered by Boston Common, notable streets here include Newbury and Boylston which are filled with unique restaurants and boutiques. The John Hancock Tower and the Prudential Center, two of Boston's most famous skyscrapers, are also in the Back Bay area.
From here, you will travel by the Midtown Cultural District, Chinatown, and the South End, which boasts the largest Victorian neighborhood in the United States. Fenway Park is on your route, as well as the Fens section of Boston, where the Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Hall, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are located.
Then, drive by the Waterfront and walk into the North End. You will have some time to explore Boston's famous Italian neighborhood and a chance to visit the home of Paul Revere as well as the Old North Church. Many of you no doubt remember the story of "One if by land, two if by sea." It was here that on April 18, 1775, Robert Newman, the Old North Church sexton, signaled to Paul Revere that the British were heading to Lexington and Concord by sea by holding two lanterns high in the steeple.
Boston's Freedom Trail continues from here. You won't want to miss the USS Constitution, as well as the Massachusetts State House, the Old South Meeting House, Faneuil Hall, and other sites along the Trail.
Bring your walking shoes and enjoy this five-hour tour of one of American's most charming cities!
Fenway Park and Samuel Adams Tour
Friday, November 14 9:30am-1:30pm
Visit the home of the 2004 & 2007 World Champion Red Sox. Fenway Park, the second home to the Sox, opened on April 20, 1912 with its first professional game between the Red Sox and the New York Highlanders. This all-American ballpark has known baseball greats such as Babe Ruth, Johnny Pesky, Cy Young and Ted Williams just to name a few.
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One of the most notable features of Fenway Park, a Boston legend, is the Green Monster. This 37-foot left field wall was built to keep stray baseballs from hitting the nearby buildings on Lansdowne Street. Ever wonder why the team mascot is a green furry monster? It's in honor of the Green Monster.
The Fenway Park tour will introduce you to the Green Monster and many behind-the-scenes areas of America's most-beloved and oldest park in Major League Baseball. Visit the press box, Red Sox Hall of Fame Plaques, the State Street Pavilion luxury seating area, the Budweiser Right Field Roof Deck and seats, the Green Monster seats and the Pesky's Pole, and the oldest seats in Major League History. You may even have the opportunity to walk along the warning track and come face-to-face with the fabled Green Monster. Following the tour, you'll have an opportunity to shop for authentic Red Sox souvenirs before heading to the Sam Adams Breweries.
What goes better with America's favorite pastime than an ice cold beer? Hop back on the bus for a quick drive to the Samuel Adams Brewery. Learn more about Samuel Adams, patriot and brewer, as well as the art and mystery of brewing.
Experience the brewing process as a knowledgeable guide explains every step of the journey that each Samuel Adams beer takes to make it to your table. Taste the malts and spicy hops that go into making Samuel Adams one of the most award-winning brews around.
This 4-hour tour is $80 per person and includes a gourmet box lunch. You must be at least 21 years of age to participate in this tour.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Harvard Tour
Saturday, November 15 9:00am-2:30pm
Learn more about the life and legacy of our 35th president on the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Harvard Tour. Visit two of Boston's most popular tourist areas to take a glimpse into the history of one of America's most beloved presidents.
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For many, the name Kennedy is synonymous with Massachusetts. Born in Brokline, Massachusetts in 1917 to a prominent Boston politician, John F. Kennedy spent much of his life in and around Boston. He began his education in Boston's public school system before moving to New York. In 1936, he enrolled in Harvard University as a freshman and graduated cum laude in 1941.
Drive by one of the Kennedy's first apartments and the Omni Parker Hotel where JFK announced his run for Congress, proposed to Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and held his bachelor party. Begin with a visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum housed in the magnificent I.M. Pei building overlooking the sea and the city he loved. Visit this spectacular museum which honors the memory of John F. Kennedy through multimedia presentations, period settings and exhibits. Guests will see a short film about President Kennedy, and then walk the campaign trail, view the famous Kennedy/Nixon debates, see the often humorous press conferences, and continue on through the highlights of his presidency. Sit in on the strategy sessions during the Cuban Missile crisis; see the Kennedy oval office and the gifts the Kennedy's received during his presidency, as well as mementos from his personal life. For a short time, you will be able to re-live the thousand days of "Camelot".
From his early years through his political career, guests will see areas of Boston which played a role in John F. Kennedy's vibrant life.
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Travel from the shoreline of Dorchester Bay to Cambridge and explore the world famous Harvard University area. Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and where young JFK lived and studied. You will stroll through Harvard Yard, the original campus of the university. Several of the dormitories, libraries and classroom buildings sit around this charming grassy area. Also located on Harvard Yard is Massachusetts Hall which was built in 1720 and is the oldest standing building on the Harvard campus and one of two of the oldest academic buildings in the country. You will have time to browse in Harvard Square, with its shops, eateries, boutiques, and over 25 bookstores.
Photos Credit: FayFoto, Inc and/or the Greater Boston Convention & Visitor's Bureau.
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