With comfortable seating and stylish purple walls, Somerville Theater is an amazing place to catch the latest blockbusters to hit the big screen. Additionally, the Somerville Theater also hosts concerts and live music events featuring popular regional and international touring acts. A cafe and old-fashioned popcorn stand complete the nostalgic experience. It's no surprise that students and young professionals consider Davis Square such a hip locale.
Ce stade de baseball mondialement célèbre est un symbole du divertissement à Boston depuis qu’il a ouvert ses portes en 1912. Le diamant est bordé à gauche par le Green Monster, un emblématique mur de 37 pieds (11,28 mètres) doté d’un tableau d’affichage opéré manuellement. Inscrit de manière unique dans l’histoire civique, Fenway Park est l’un des stades de Major League Baseball les plus anciens actuellement en utilisation et accueille fièrement l’équipe des Red Sox de Boston. Comptant des sièges pour plus de 37 000 spectateurs, ce stade prend vie les jours de match, lorsque des hordes de fans encouragent avec fierté l’équipe locale.
With a planetarium, an IMAX movie theater, a two-story Van de Graaf generator capable of producing high volts of electricity, and several exceptional and informative exhibits, the Museum of Science is truly impressive. Children love the interactive discovery center, Garden Walk and Insect Zoo full of plants and bugs, and the dinosaur exhibit with fossils and life-size models. These and the hundreds of other exhibits make this museum one of Boston's top attractions. This educational and entertaining museum is perfect for the whole family.
Le Boston Common est l’un des parcs les plus anciens d’Amérique, situé au cœur de Boston et offrant des opportunités de loisirs ainsi qu’un aperçu de l’histoire par le biais de nombreux monuments du passé. Conçu comme un espace public dans les années 1640, les soldats britanniques y ont ensuite campé pendant la guerre d'indépendance des États-Unis. Faisant partie du Freedom Trail, le parc jouxte la Massachusetts State House et Beacon Hill. L’un des lieux les populaires est la Frog Pond, qui sert également de patinoire. Le parc se trouve au début de l’Emerald Necklace, une chaîne de parcs locaux de 7 miles (12 kilomètres) conçus par le célèbre paysagiste Frederick Law Olmsted.
Juste en face de Charles Street depuis le Boston Common, le Public Garden est doté d’un paysagisme élégant avec des lits de fleurs, des lagons, des sentiers de randonnées et des statues, notamment un monument notoire de George Washington sur un cheval. Admirez la beauté naturelle et regardez les couples poser pour leurs photographies de mariages la plupart des week-ends d’été. C’est ici qu’a lieu le conte pour enfants « Make Way for Ducklings », et vous y verrez une sculpture populaire des canetons au coin Nord-Est du parc. Une traversée sur les célèbres Swan Boats constitue une expérience essentielle pour les visiteurs.
Si vous prévoyez de visiter l’USS Constitution dans le Charlestown Navy Yard, l’USS Constitution Museum est un lieu incontournable. Venez découvrir ce à quoi ressemblait la vie pour l’équipage qui servait à bord de l’Old Ironsides. Voyagez dans l’histoire américaine et apprenez-en davantage sur la vie en mer, la Révolution et la guerre de 1812. Il s’agit d’une expérience divertissante et éducative pour toute la famille. Assurez-vous de faire un arrêt dans la boutique de cadeaux pour emporter chez vous un morceau d’histoire !
This nautical buff's heaven at MIT has two large rooms filled with photos and memorabilia. The history of modern boat design and building, especially relating to New England and to MIT's naval architecture department, is the focus of the museum's collection. Exhibits concerning modern propulsion and underwater exploration are featured as well. The display of ship models is the focal point of the museum. Admission to the museum is free.
The Brewster's Island is a three-acre expanse of land that is a Coast Guard navigational aid. Climb the 76 stairs and the two ladders to reach the top of the Boston Light on the island, which is the oldest running lighthouse in the country. Cruise out to this island for some adventure but make sure you don't take your pets along as they are not permitted here.
If history fascinates you, this tour may definitely be of your interest. Browse through newspapers and documents from the colonial era and hear engaging stories passed down from generation to generation. A descendant of settlers of colonial Boston, Ben L. Edwards conducts these entertaining and educational tours. This children's book author and a relative of Paul Revere has made these tours one of the most popular in Boston. You will get a chance to explore 14 sites like the Massachusetts State House and the Granary Burying Ground. So if informative and fun tours are what you are looking for, make sure you reserve your private family and group tours in advance.
Muslims in the city converge here on important Islamic festivals like Eid-Ul-Adha, months like Ramadan, and every Friday afternoon for the special weekly prayer. Sermons are given and congregations are led by a learned Muslim scholar who also offers guidance on Islamic matters. One can also search for a Muslim priest to conduct marriage ceremonies here.
The Boston University Sailing Pavilion serves up the whims of experienced sailors to enjoy sailing boathouse or splash-splashing with kayaking. The university offers annual or seasonal sailing cards for reasonable fees to enjoy recreational sailing at the Pavilion. In case you are planing to take your family or friend along, you will be charged a nominal amount per person.
The Third Baptist Church built the Charles Street Meeting House in 1807 following the instructions and designs of Asher Benjamin. The meeting house or church is famous for being one of the pioneers to host various anti-slavery speeches. Some of the notable speakers who have presented their case here are Frederick Douglass, Wendell Phillips and Harriet Tubman to name a few. The meeting house is worth visiting for the memories and the treasures it holds.