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125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3500

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The development of this beautiful park was funded by James Arnold. Arnold left it to Harvard University upon his death. After selling the park to the city, Harvard has regained its possession and pays only $1 a year (for one thousand years) for it. Today the 265-acre grounds are home to over four thousand types of...

450 Little Sandy Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360

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With oversized, elevated greens, difficult approach shots are common on this exceptional course. To add to the difficulty level, the wide fairways are well mounded and guarded by a number of bunkers. In fact, you are often forced to make approach shots from awkward lies. Reading these greens can be difficult as well,...

125 Falmouth Woods Rd, East Falmouth, MA 02536

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Keep it straight off the tee as trouble lines these well-manicured fairways. A premium is placed on accuracy as several water hazards and even more bunkers will collect errant shots. While the elevation allows several scenic views of Martha's Vineyard, the unprotected areas often produce shot altering winds.

Boston, MA 2109

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10 ½ Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108

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This independent library first opened – in part – as a literary society and educational repository in the early 19th century. Today, it houses a members-only research library, although visitors are permitted to tour the Reading Room, view books on the first two floors (some were once owned by George Washington), and...

77 N Washington St, Boston, MA 02114

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The experienced tour guides affiliated with this company lead groups through the streets of North End, Beacon Hill and Back Bay, along the way pointing out buildings of architectural significance and sharing key bits and pieces of Boston's history. Tours of key sites along the Freedom Trail are available, as are ones...

539 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

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Located on four acres, this popular destination has a gallery, several small theaters and a 23,000 square foot "Cyclorama," a large space now devoted to antique shows, exhibits, performances and other events. It's home to the Community Music Center of Boston, the Art Connection, the Boston Ballet Costume Shop, and a...

300 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210

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Offering several floors of hands-on exhibits, this educational museum is designed to help children understand their bodies, the nature of disabilities, science, and cultural diversity. Representative exhibits address, recycling, boats, music, construction, art, and theater. In these various displays, kids can be on...

Boston, MA 02108

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One of the nation's oldest existing public parks, Boston Common encompasses nearly 50 acres and was once reserved as pasture land by Puritan settlers. In 1634, the area was also used by the military. Today, the park is a popular destination for recreational athletes, joggers, and protesters eager to dedicate...

Science Park, Museum of Science, Boston, MA 02114

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This exciting and fun tour is an adventure that takes place on land and by sea. Duck tours take you through the streets of Boston and into the Charles River in an authentic World War II amphibious landing vehicle. Guides, appropriately called "conDUCKtors," tell about the historical significance of different sites...