Boston Essentials

OVERVIEW

Visit some of the most aesthetically pleasing attractions and outdoor oases in Boston, beginning with the Museum of Fine Arts. Besides being a showcase for ancient artistry and modern masterpieces, the museum complex is an architectural work of art that includes the main neoclassical building from 1909 and a contemporary glass-and-granite addition completed about a century later. A walk through The Public Garden – America’s very first botanical garden – will provide a glimpse into Victorian life in Boston as it evokes a style of gardening and statuary that was popular during that time period. Similarly, a stroll along Acorn Street will be reminiscent of colonial Boston when artisans and trades people occupied the row houses there. A Beacon Hill neighborhood landmark, it is one of the city’s most photographed streets. It will lead you toward the Massachusetts State House, an architectural landmark whose design is based on the Greek and Roman temples of Europe.

HIGHLIGHTS

• View two neoclassical gems: the Museum of Fine Arts and the Massachusetts State House.
• Stroll through The Public Garden, a leafy oasis that is America’s first botanical garden.
• Walk along Acorn Street, an absolutely gorgeous area in the Beacon Hill neighborhood.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.