You're on your first trip to Boston, and you can't wait to take a walking tour of Boston neighborhoods, check out the HarborWalk, and stop by Fenway Park. The only problem? It's raining cats and dogs. Don't fret, Boston has plenty of great indoor attractions that will keep you dry and excited about this historic city.
Boston has over 30 museums to explore. Some of the more popular museums include the Museum of Science, the Boston Children's Museum and the New England Aquarium. The state-of-the-art Museum of Science features over 700 interactive educational exhibits and an IMAX dome screen. The Boston Children's Museum has child-friendly interactive and cultural exhibits, including a Science Playground, a traditional Japanese House, and a three-story climbing structure. Visit exotic and rare ocean mammals and creatures at the New England Aquarium which features a 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank.
Boston's performing arts community puts performances in theater, dance and music throughout the year. Catch the latest show from the American Repertory Theatre, an internationally-recognized, award-winning resident theater company. The Boston Ballet is know for both classical and contemporary performances, and is among the top five dance companies in the country. The Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops, the largest orchestral organization in the world is a can't miss if you are a fan of classical music.
The rain can't stop you from enjoying authentic New England cuisine. Boston, the largest city in New England has no shortage of restaurants serving up New England seafood. Some of the standouts include Legal Sea Foods, known for their rich, well-seasoned clam chowder; Atlantic Fish, a landmark restaurant which prides itself on serving the freshest fish; and Summer Shack, for the best whole lobster and all-you-can-eat crab and shrimp.
Head to the bar where everybody knows your name. The Cheers Bar in Boston, originally Bull & Finch Pub, was the inspiration for the famous bar from the television show, "Cheers" and has since been made to look exactly like TV's Cheers Bar. Menu headings feature the names of the popular characters such as "Sam's Starters" and "Woody's Garden Greens." You can also buy show T-shirts and other memorabilia at the bar.
