Taking a Boston Duck Tour is a unique and fun way to see Boston from inside out. The Boston Duck Tour begins on land and brings you past some of Boston's most famous attractions such as the State House, Boston Commons, TD Banknorth Garden , the Prudential Center and others. Just when you think you've seen all of Boston, the amphibious tour bus drives right into the Charles River, turns into a boat, and takes you to see the beautiful Boston and Cambridge skylines. Duck Tours depart from three different locations: The Museum of Science, The Prudential Center and The New England Aquarium. The tours are available from March through November -- and weekends in December -- but scheduling varies seasonally. Boston Duck Tours are wildly popular, so try to book in advance or early in the day.
The Museum of Fine Arts opened its doors in 1876 and delights about 1 million visitors every year. Collections range from American art to Asian, African, European, Contemporary and Ancient art. Musical instruments, textiles and fashion all play a part in educating the visitor to the beauty of art. Traveling exhibitions change constantly, so check the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's website for the exhibitions showing during your visit. On Wednesdays after 4 p.m. the entrance fee is waived for a voluntary donation of your choice.
One of the most well known stops in Boston is the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, built back in 1742. Since then, Faneuil Hall has become the center of downtown Boston with dozens of food stalls, shops and restaurants, including a replica of the famous Cheers pub and restaurant which inspired the television show "Cheers." Street performers captivate audiences taking a break from shopping or sightseeing. Fun events are always taking place at Faneuil Hall, including winter ice skating or summer celebrations. Start your day of Boston sightseeing at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market and then head over to nearby Boston Commons or King's Chapel to continue your day.
If everyone in your group is over 21 years of age, make a visit to the Samuel Adams Brewery for a tour of their beer making process. Guests experience the entire process from smelling and tasting the malts and hops that go into the creation of their famous beers all the way through to tasting the final products. Samuel Adams Brewery tours are free, but they do ask for a small donation to go to local charities. After the tour you can pick up a few of their award winning exclusive beer collections available at the Samuel Adams Brewery gift shop.
