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acclaimed Boston Symphony A Family Day
Orchestra (p160), for a
classical music fest. Or, just
a block away, audiences Family of four allow $235
regularly fill Jordan Hall • Get wet on the Boston
for concerts and recitals Duck Tour
presented by students of the • Swan Boat lagoon “cruise”
New England Conservatory • Tropical fish in the New
of Music (p160). Alternatively,
if you are in the mood for England Aquarium
drama, the independent • Hand’s-on fun in the
Hunting ton Theatre (p160) Children’s Museum
stages first-rate productions,
while the Colonial Theatre
(p160), in the Theater District, Morning
presents tours of recent Get children acquainted
Broadway hits. with this kid-friendly city by
joining Boston Duck Tours
Majestic façade of the Memorial (p183), which provides narrated
Hall in Harvard Yard sightseeing tours in World
War II-era amphibious vehicles.
(p114–15), which assemble all The downtown tour includes
of Harvard’s major art collec- the Charles River, an exciting
tions under one gorgeous roof way to view the city’s skyline.
designed by the Italian archi- Then stroll through the Public
tect Renzo Piano. Don’t miss Garden (pp48–9), locale of
the ancient Chinese bronzes, bronze duck sculptures. Real
the brash German Expressionist ducks also swim on the park’s
canvases, or the fine examples lagoon, and you can join them
of Post-Impressionism. Back aboard a pedal-powered Swan
in Harvard Square, Grafton Boat. Take the subway from
The Boston Symphony Orchestra performing Street Pub (p149) offers a Arlington “T” station to Aquarium
at Symphony Hall good-value lunch. “T” station, where the New
England Aquarium (pp78–9) has
Cambridge Academia Afternoon a huge tank full of tropical fish,
After lunch, visit the Harvard sharks, and stingrays. For lunch,
Museum of Natural History stroll along the waterfront to
Two adults allow at least $95 (p116) to see the scientifically enjoy fresh local fish at the
• Bustling Harvard Square accurate glass flowers. For Barking Crab (p144).
another cultural experience, ride
• Harvard Yard architecture
a No. 1 bus to the MIT Campus Afternoon
• European masterpieces (p123) to savor avant-garde Walk across the bridge to the
in the Harvard University 20th-century architecture and highly interactive Children’s
Art Museums Alexander Calder’s 12-m (40-ft) Museum (p77). Perma nent
• MIT campus and high stabile The Big Sail. Catch features include a rock-climbing
museums the subway back to central wall, a construction zone, a
Boston from Kendall Station. maze, and a science playground.
Morning
Catch a Red Line train across
the river to the college town
of Cambridge (pp110–11),
emerging at Harvard Square.
This is the site of the nation’s
oldest and most prestigious
university. Immerse yourself in
the scholarly atmosphere by
visiting Harvard Yard (pp112–
13), surrounded by lecture halls
and dormitories that cover a
broad spectrum of American
architecture. From here, head
to the eminent Harvard
University Art Museums Visitors on a relaxing Swan boat cruise in Boston’s Public Garden

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