{"id":663,"date":"2014-01-16T10:45:06","date_gmt":"2014-01-16T15:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/afammusicworldculture\/?page_id=663"},"modified":"2014-03-16T12:32:19","modified_gmt":"2014-03-16T16:32:19","slug":"things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/afammusicworldculture\/speakers\/things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If time permits, do try to hit these fun spots during your stay in Boston!<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE FREEDOM TRAIL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/2_the-freedom-trail.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/2_the-freedom-trail-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"2_the-freedom-trail\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-867 alignleft\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A walking tour of historic Boston that covers 3 miles &amp; 16 historical sites.<\/p>\n<p>Hours:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 or 4.30 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>More Info: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefreedomtrail.org\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.thefreedomtrail.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS &amp; MUSEUM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/Boston-Tea-Party-Museum-e1347040648410.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/Boston-Tea-Party-Museum-e1347040648410-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Boston-Tea-Party-Museum-e1347040648410\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-868 alignleft\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A replica of the ships where the famous &#8216;Boston Tea Party&#8217; took place.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonteapartyship.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.bostonteapartyship.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/D1C26-0412.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/D1C26-0412-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"D1C26-0412\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-941 alignleft\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy, located at Charlestown Navy Yard.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE PAUL REVERE HOUSE &amp; OLD NORTH CHURCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/paul-revere-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/paul-revere-sm-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"paul-revere-sm\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-869 alignleft\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The restored home of Paul Revere &#8211; one of the most important figures in the American Revolution &#8211; and the church where he famously warned Boston area residents that &#8220;the British are coming&#8221; are both attractions located in the historic North End district.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. &#8211; 5p.m.<\/p>\n<p>More info:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulreverehouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.paulreverehouse.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE &amp; QUINCY MARKET<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/Faneuil_Hall_Marketplace-630x472.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/Faneuil_Hall_Marketplace-630x472-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Faneuil_Hall_Marketplace-630x472\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-870 alignleft\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This historic meeting place now has a bustling market, numerous shops, restaurants, street performers and other attractions. Be it shopping or just people watching, this is one spot you don&#8217;t want to miss!<\/p>\n<p>Hours:\u00a0Open daily from 9 a.m. &#8211; 5p.m.<\/p>\n<p>More info: \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Boston-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Boston-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Fine Arts Boston 1\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-871 alignleft\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, the MFA houses a collection of nearly 450,000 works of art ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to masterpieces by C\u00e9zanne, Rembrandt and Van Gogh.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: Sat to Tues &#8211; 10 a.m. to 4.45 p.m., Wed to Fri &#8211; 10 a.m. to 9.45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>More Info:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.mfa.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MUSEUM OF SCIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/exhibits_triceratops-cliff_triceratops-solo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/exhibits_triceratops-cliff_triceratops-solo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"exhibits_triceratops-cliff_triceratops-solo\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-876 alignleft\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the world&#8217;s largest science centers and New England&#8217;s most highly attended cultural institution, this hands-on museum features the first space capsule, a giant lightning generator, a nanotechnology exhibit, an IMAX theater and a planetarium<\/p>\n<p>Hours: P[en daily from 9 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>More Info: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mos.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.mos.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/new-england-aquarium.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/new-england-aquarium-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"new-england-aquarium\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-877 alignleft\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The New England Aquarium features a 200,000 gallon Giant Ocean Tank, a large penguin habitat, a vibrant jellyfish exhibit and marine life from every corner of the world&#8217;s oceans.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: Mon to Fri &#8211; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat &amp; Sun &#8211; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>More Info:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.neaq.org\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.neaq.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/Gardner04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/Gardner04-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Gardner04\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-874 alignleft\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Modeled after a Venetian palazzo, this museum houses one of the world&#8217;s most remarkable art collections including works from Michelangelo, Degas, Sargent, Mone and Botticelli.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: Closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays &#8211; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br \/>\nMon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun &#8211; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>More Info: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gardnermuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.gardnermuseum.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/ica-boston.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/ica-boston-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"ica-boston\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-875 alignleft\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" \/><\/a>This museum features cutting-edge contemporary paintings, sculptures, films, photography and performances. Located on Boston Harbor, the architecture of the museum&#8217;s new building is as famous as the art it houses.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: Closed on Mondays, Thurs &amp; Fri &#8211; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br \/>\nTues, Wed, Sat &amp; Sun &#8211; 10 a.m. &#8211; 5p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/img_0181.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/afammusicworldculture\/files\/2014\/01\/img_0181-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"img_0181\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1318 alignleft\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" \/><\/a>A museum at the site of the first Black public school and African meeting house; walking tour of historic Beacon Hill, center of the 19th Century abolitionist movement<\/p>\n<p>Hours: Open Monday &#8211; Saturday from 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>More info: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/maah.org\/\">http:\/\/maah.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If time permits, do try to hit these fun spots during your stay in Boston! THE FREEDOM TRAIL A walking tour of historic Boston that covers 3 miles &amp; 16 historical sites. 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