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I am attending a conf in Bos-- no time during the conf days to sightsee but will stay over one day. Plan to do the Duck Tour and see the Aquarium. Any other must sees??
We will go to Quincy Mkt one evening for shopping/dinner.
Thanks for your help

I have never taken the duck tours here in Boston, but I hear they are pretty good.
There are so many places to go and things to see in Boston, that you would not be able to see them all in one day.
Since an aquarium is an aquarium everywhere you might want to visit Boston Common instead. Walk the Freedom Trail.
I do agree that you should go to Quincy Market. You will enjoy that. If you are a fan of the TV show Cheers, you might want to dine in the Cheers Restaurant.
Have Fun!!

The Duck Tour can be lots of fun, especially if the weather is nice. If the weather is awful, the Aquarium and Quincy Market are good choices.

If the weather cooperates, a particularly good way to spend a day or half-day is to explore the Beacon Hill/Public Gardens area. Start at the corner of Arlington and Boylston Streets (about 4 blocks from the Copley Sq. area), and walk through the Public Gardens – it's one of the most pleasant city parks that you'll find in the U.S. When you reach Charles St. (which divides the Public gardens from the Boston Common), turn left, where you'll get a great view of the houses along Beacon Street (it's especially nice early in the morning, when the sun plays directly on the buildings). After you cross Beacon, Charles St is a wonderful neighborhood shopping area where you can refresh yourself with a coffee. Continue along Charles for a block or two and turn right onto Mount Vernon St, which is one of the most delightful streets you could hope to find. This street needs to be walked, not driven. Every building is a treat, and the side streets (of which Louisburg Square is the best example) are amazing. Explore to your heart's content – I like to walk up to Walnut St, then back down Chestnut. When you're tired, head on over to the Common to a bench and do some serious people-watching, or back down to Charles St. for more refreshment.

Beacon Hill is definitely a must-see if the weather cooperates. Also, the Back Bay was developed later in the 19c and is important to walk through as well.

I'm not a big fan of Downtown for tourists because of the traffic and the Big Dig. But on a weekend morning, if the weather is nice, it is worth doing the Freedom Trail through Downtown and the North End.

You need to base what you will be doing on your interests. If shopping is your thing, then Fileen's basement is a must do. If it's Science type things, then the museaum of science or the computer museaum is the thing to do. If it's history, then there is certainly lots of that there, if it's sports and the Red Sox are playing, then that's the place to go. Likt Italian food, then head to the north end for dinner, seafood then there are lots of great seafood places too. Art and the rest - Plenty of choices there.

There is too much to do for any interest, so pick and choose based on what you really like.

There was a three perfect days story on Boston - http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/three/boston.htm that may help you figure it out.

The duck tour is a lot of fun. Most people I know feel it is well worth the $23 ticket. Qunicy Market is the tourist attraction in Boston. It will be crowded, it's a must see.

If you into history, Boston is loaded with it. We've got the Old North Church, Old Ironsides, Bunker Hill and much more. If you'll have a car, many people like to check out other landmarks just outside of Boston like the Lexington Green.

A web site worth checking is the Greater Boston Conv and Visitors Bureau
http://www.bostonusa.com/

Enjoy your visit to Bean Town!

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I concur with pointsgirl to skip the aquarium; I went there and although I enjoyed it, there was really nothing special about it from other aquariums.

One item not mentioned is a visit to Ol' Ironsides, aka the USS Consitution....oops, see that it is mentioned by businesstraveler.

Thank you all for the info. I have printed it out for reference while we are there. The walking tours sound really great. Hope the weather cooperates!

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Ahhhhh Yuuummmm...New England Clam Chowder!!!

No trip to Boston is complete without a Red Sox game at Fenway Park.

I wish http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...orum/smile.gif but we will be there next week and the season hasn't started. Thanks again for everyone's help and input "What a great talkboard!"

Opening Day is Monday.

Good luck getting tickets.

Totally agree with wideman. I have to add, once done with the Common and Public Garden, a walk through and over Beacon Hill with a stop in Louisburg Square is a must.

http://www.beaconhilltimes.com/visit...ture2.mv?20012

http://www.urbanphoto.org/boston/beaconhill/

http://www.aviewoncities.com/boston/beaconhill.htm

After you "summit" the hill, head over to Faneuil Hall and have dinner at Durgin Park. http://www.durgin-park.com/1.html You won't regret it!