DESTINATIONS BOSTON THE US
from clams and fish chowder to crab cakes and mixed seafood samplers. Just steer clear of the huge lobster tank if you don’t want to be struck down by pangs of guilt.
w DAY TWO 09.00: Boston’s got some fantastic shopping, but the biggest discounts can be found farther out, at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. This linear shopping centre is one of the more organised outlet malls, and you’ll find everything from sportswear, eyewear and homeware to cosmetics and furniture, along with many restaurants. Head there during the week to avoid the crowds. It’s a 40-minute drive from Boston city centre; if you haven’t got a car, book one of the mall’s shopping transfer services.
12.00: Back to Boston. You don’t have to be a baseball fan to enjoy the fascinating tour of Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. The stadium, which was built in 1912, has hosted the World Series 10 times and has also been a venue for football (or should that be soccer?) matches: Liverpool played Roma here in 2012. During the fact-filled tours you’ll discover how the single red seat marks the longest home run hit at Fenway (apparently the seat’s occupant, who was asleep at the time, was hit on the head) and will learn the secrets behind the morse code-like dots on the scoreboard.
14.30: The Freedom Trail is a two-and-a-half mile trail taking in 16 historically significant sites, including the Paul Revere House, which was built in 1680 and is the oldest structure in Boston,
Toss replica tea crates into the harbour and admire one surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party
enclosure and shark tank. There’s an impressive schedule of talks and workshops covering everything from sustainable seafood to invasive species. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with the wildlife – there’s a children’s hands-on area and daily live animal presentations.
and the Old State House, which was at the centre of events that sparked the American Revolution. There are regular group tours, but explore the trail on a self- guided tour and the sites can be seen in any order. If it’s a nice day, aim to finish near the waterfront, where you’ll find the city’s most popular attractions, including the New England Aquarium, which has an enormous penguin
16.00: Wander along the quayside to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, a high-tech, interactive attraction giving an insight into the events surrounding the Boston Tea Party. Highlights include the opportunity to toss replica crates of tea into the harbour and the chance to admire one of only two known surviving tea chests from the Boston Tea Party. Be prepared for some audience participation – the enthusiastic guides
16.00: 12.00: Fenway Park
Boston Tea Party ship
14.30: New England Aquarium
14.30: Freedom Trail 58
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14.30: Old State House
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