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Published On: Aug 03, 2006
Take the T
Boston has a bundle of great areas to explore, and one of the best ways to get around is on the "T" or by cab. You can drive but, navigating through the streets can be tricky, and parking can be tough to find. Plus, part of the Boston experience is a ride on the "T" anyways.
Park Street, the central hub, breaks off into various "lines": green, red, orange and blue. Mainly you'll be taking the Red and Green Line to get around. Here's a brief overview of some popular stops: Green Line to Fenway, Brighton, Brookline, Museum of Science, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Commons & Public Gardens; Red Line to Faneuil Hall, Harvard Square, Davis Square, South Station; Orange Line to Chinatown and Downtown Crossing; Blue Line to the Aquarium and Wonderland.
Public Gardens
The Public Gardens is one of Boston's greatest treasures. Walk along the scenic path or ride the "Swan Boats" through the pond. Hundreds of arboreal splendors decorate the landscape accompanied by patches of vibrant flora. A statue of George Washington on his horse gazes proudly across the landscape. Then there's the bronze walking ducklings - quite possibly the main attraction. The famous tale "Make Way for the Ducklings" inspired this adorable ensemble of ducks. During the springtime you can actually spot mother ducks waddling through the park followed by, a militant, yet curious line of ducklings.
Boston Commons
Adjacent to the Public Gardens, on the other side of Charles Street, is the Boston Commons. Concerts and plays are held here during the summer and fall. The musical talents of local accordion, piccolo or guitar players can also be heard here. There's a wide-open grassy null, great for Frisbee or tossin' the ball around. If you're hungry there are a few park vendors, yet take caution eating in the park, the squirrels are fearless, and will snatch the food right out of your hand.
Faneuil Hall - Quincy Market
One of Boston's most popular spots is Faneuil Hall, also known as Quincy Market. Explore an abundance of shops, bars, restaurants and street performers. Gatherings of musical talent are a common occurrence, as drummers thunder a symphony of beats on plastic paint buckets. Classic Boston treats such as New England clam chowder in a bread bowl and Boston Baked Beans are here to sample. Then there's Cheers, one of the most well-known bars in existence. To avoid confusion, there are two Cheers bars: the original on Beacon Street that resembles the outside of the bar from the TV show; and the Faneuil Hall one that resembles the inside of the bar on the TV show.
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