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Tour the State House
Tours last approximately 30-45 minutes and include an overview of the history and architecture of the State Capitol.
Hours: Weekdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed on weekends and holidays.
Admission: Free
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Use Your Charlie Card to Get Discounts
Many businesses offer discounts just for showing your MBTA Charlie Card. See the Charlie Card Discount Book for more details.
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Climb Bunker Hill Monument
Climb the 294 steps to the top of the Monument for great views of Boston.
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm. Monument closes to climbing at 4:30pm.
Admission: Free
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Ride the Swan Boats
The Swan Boats driver paddles passengers around the Public Garden Lagoon for a 15 minute peaceful cruise.
Hours: 10am - 5pm, June through Labor Day.
Admission: Adults $2.75 Children $1.50 (age 2 to 15 years) Seniors $2.00
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Walk the Freedom Trail
The Trail, marked by a red line, takes the visitor to 16 historical sites and covers two and a half centuries of America's most significant past. You can take a self-guided tour or one of the many tours available through the National Park Service.
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Visit the Museum of Fine Arts
With approximately 450,000 objects in the collection, there's always something new on view.
No general admission fee required. Every Wednesday, 4pm - 9:45pm.
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Tour the USS Constitution
USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world.
Hours: Tues-Sun, 10am - 5:50pm. Tours every 30 minutes, last tour starts at 4:30.
Admission: Free Guided tours.
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See a Movie or Concert at the Hatch Shell
The Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade features free outdoor events throughout the summer including Boston Pops Concerts, 4th of July fireworks, movies and concerts.
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Go to a Museum
Free and discounted passes to many Boston museums are available to library card holders at local branch libraries.
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Visit the Museum of African American History
The Museum of African American History is dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans in New England from the colonial period through the 19th century.
Admission: $1 after 5pm on Fridays.
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Tour the Library
Free tours of the nation's first public library highlight the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters.
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Check Out the Street Performers at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Experience a festival every day! Faneuil Hall Marketplace features jugglers, clowns, magicians, mimes and musicians.
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Visit The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Enjoy the stimulation of contemporary culture and the excitement of a revitalized waterfront area. No general admission fee required. Every Thursday, 5pm - 9:00pm.
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Ride the Ferry
Take the ferry from Long Wharf to the Charleston Navy yard to visit the U.S.S. Constitution fro $1.70 each way.
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Take the Kids to the Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum is proud to partner with Target to present Target $1 Friday Nights, every Friday evening from 5-9pm, when families can enjoy the entire museum for $1.
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