Welcome to Boston, the big city in the convenient small city size! Boston is storied for its role in the American revolution. But there is far more to Boston than just Revolutionary history. From museums to pro sports, from fresh seafood to Italian cuisine, Boston has something for everyone. It's also a great place to start your exploration of New England.

Since the 1773 mass protest meetings that led to the Boston Tea Party, Old South Meeting House has served as a gathering place for discussion and celebration and a haven for free speech in the hear of downtown Boston. Today you can visit this beautiful National Historic Landmark in and museum in Boston to experience events that shaped the United States or attend a program that helps keep the democratic ideals of freedom of speech and assembly alive. More about the Old South Meeting House

The Harvard Museum of Natural History consists of three research museums: the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Harvard University Herbaria, and the Mineralogical and Geological Museum. It has a mission to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the natural world and the human place in it, sparking curiosity and a spirit of discovery in people of all ages. Today the Harvard Museum of Natural History reflects both the history of its parents and an evolution toward a 21st century institution that presents cutting-edge research, addresses contemporary issues, and offers creative educational experience in a unique, intimate setting. The Harvard Museum of Natural History is the most visited attraction at Harvard—for its historical collections, its temporary exhibitions, and its new permanent galleries. More about the Harvard Museum of Natural History

Step back into the recreated world of the early 1960s and experience first hand the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Period settings from the White House and 25 multimedia exhibits create a stirring account of President Kennedy's thousand days in office. Housed in a striking building designed by I.M. Pei, the national memorial to President Kennedy sits on a 10-acre waterfront site on Columbia Point offering panoramic views of Boston's skyline and Harbor Islands. More about the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum

Boston Art Tours provides "cultural fun with style" for individuals, families, corporations, private organizations, educational institutions, and special events. Our exclusive art tours are custom-designed to meet your interests. We offer a variety of tours to private galleries and museums in Boston, Provincetown and New York City. For those seeking a half or full day event, we create art tour packages to accommodate your schedule and specific requests. More about the Boston Art Tours

A walk through Filene’s Basement is like a walk down 5th Avenue...because everywhere you look, you will see the same exclusive designer and prestigious store names you would see in New York, Paris, London and Milan. But there is one big difference – at the Basement, you will experience the thrill of our unbelievable prices. First opened in 1908, Filene's Basement of Boston is the country's oldest and most renowned off-price store. It gained world-wide acclaim through its 30%-60% savings off fine department store prices and The Automatic Markdown Plan (the unique premise upon which the store was founded and still operates). More about Filene's Basement

Rent one of our canoes or kayaks and see Boston and Cambridge from a new perspective. Enjoy an outing on one of the most scenic sections of urban river in the country. Views of Harvard University, MIT, Boston University and the Cambridge and Boston skyline are exceptional from the river. Offering hourly and daily rentals of canoe and kayaks. Guided tours and instruction are our specialty. More about the Charles River Canoe and Kayak

The Boston Harbor Islands offer countless opportunities for visitors to tour historical sites, observe wildlife, and participate in recreational activities such as hiking, camping, swimming, and fishing or perhaps to enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch amid the spectacular scenery. Guided and self-guided tours are available. Take a tour from Boston Light - the first lighthouse in the country - to high tech beacons for thousands of commercial and pleasure vessels that still populate the coastline. More about the Boston Harbor Islands

Visitors to Boston, school children, teachers, historians, history buffs, citizens, and friends, welcome to the Freedom Trail. There is no other place in the United States where you can take in the rich history of America’s Revolution — the events in Boston that lead up to the historic break from Britain and the brave people who shaped our national government. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads you to 16 nationally significant historic sites, every one an authentic American treasure. Preserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1958, when the wrecking ball threatened, the Freedom Trail today is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond in Boston. More about the Freedom Trail

Conveniently located on Boston’s waterfront, the New England Aquarium features more than 20,000 animals of 600 different species. The Aquarium highlights include the 4-story, 200,000 gallon Giant Ocean Tank that recreates a Caribbean coral reef environment, complete with sharks, sea turtles, rays and fish; the penguin exhibit, featuring three species and more than 60 birds; and the Edge of the Sea tide pool touch tank, where visitors of any age can interact hands-on with sea stars, horseshoe crabs, sea urchins, periwinkles and more. The New England Aquarium in Boston is also home to the Simons IMAX Theatre, featuring IMAX 3D technology and New England’s largest movie screen. More about the New England Aquarium