Travel Guide to Boston

MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COAST

During your stay in Massachusetts, visit our historic region and see where the culture of our country began. Explore Quincy, the City of Presidents, and Plymouth, where history is just beginning. Visit Cape Cod & the Islands, the vacation retreat of American presidents. Explore Bristol County and the early whaling ports in New Bedford.

BLUE MAN GROUP

The critically acclaimed and award winning "Blue Man Group" creates theatrical experiences that defy category. The performance features three bald and blue characters, who take the audience on an allout sensory assault that is funny, intelligent, and visually stunning. They are accompanied by a dynamic live band whose haunting tribal rhythms help drive the show to its unforgettable climax!

OLD TOWN TROLLEY

Old Town Trolley, owned and operated by Historic Tours of America. Boston's

most comprehensive and completely narrated tour covering over 100 points of interest. 16 stops for guests to get on and off as they tour the city at their leisure. Features exclusive stops at the Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum, the North End and The Hard Rock Cafe. Trolleys run every 20 minutes. Tours run Monday- Friday from 9am to 4pm and Saturday - Sunday from 9am to 5pm.

THE FREEDOM TRAIL is a walking tour of Boston's major historic sites and structures. Begin your tour at Boston Common, purchased in 1634 as a militia "trayning" field. 1. STATE HOUSE: Built in 1795, the "new" State House originally belonged to the John Hancock family. 2. PARK STREET CHURCH: Built in 1809, William Lloyd Garrison gave his first antislavery speech here. 3. KING'S CHAPEL: First Anglican Congregation in Boston, founded in 1688. After Revolution, became first Unitarian Church in America. 4. FRANKLIN STATUE:First portrait statue, designed by Richard Greenough, commemorates Benjamin Franklin's contributions to American history. 5. OLD CORNER BOOKSTORE: Originally built in 1712, this buildingbecame center of literary Boston, and meeting place of noted authors