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Attractions in
Boston (continued)
Faneuil Hall.
Designed
by Charles Bulfinch, this historic building hosted such events as
America's first town meeting.
http://www.faneuilhall.com/
Boston Common.
The
Boston Common and the adjacent Public Garden form Boston's central
park, right in the heart of the city.
http://www.aviewoncities.com/boston/bostoncommon.htm
Old North Church.
The
signal from the steeple of Boston's oldest church triggered the War for
Independence that led to the birth of America.
http://www.oldnorth.com/
Paul Revere House.
This
National Historic Landmark is the home from which silversmith Paul
Revere, in 1775, set out on his famous midnight ride to warn his
compatriots that the British were coming.
www.paulreverehouse.org
Newbury Street.
Boston's
chic shopping address mixes elegant boutiques with funky salons and
trendy galleries.
http://www.newbury-st.com/
Boston Public Library.
The
Boston Public Library was the first public library in
America. It has a central location right in the heart of
Copley Square.
http://www.bpl.org
Sports Museum of New England.
Fun
for the entire family, this museum highlights New England's athletes
and teams through video footage, memorabilia and interactive exhibits.
http://www.sportsmuseum.org
The Boston Pops.
One
of the leading symphony orchestras in the world.
http://www.bso.org/
Franklin Park Zoo.
Founded
in
1913, is the 72-acre site nestled in Boston’s historic
Franklin
Park, long considered the “crown jewel” of
Frederick Law
Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace Park System.
http://www.zoonewengland.org/
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