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Reviews
Of all the beautiful parks in the Boston area, this is my favorite. The park is car-free except for park service vehicles, allowing for a peaceful visit. It contains a few paved roads and many dirt, gravel, and mulch foot paths/trails. I love the towering pines on the Conifer and Beech paths – great for running. A couple of spots in the park provide views of the city. May and October are my favorite months to visit.
Beautiful, luscious arboretum tucked away from the traffic and busy streets in Jamaica Plains. Lots of tree species and other plants, many folks running and walking dogs. Very peaceful and enjoyable! Free entrance for people on foot.
Beautiful, peaceful, part of the “Emerald Necklace”. Cute visitor center with knowledgeable staff. Stop by the bonsai garden, quick walk through. Roses were in bloom when I visited. There are a lot of member perks (example: seeing the corpse flower bloom) - might be worthwhile if living close by and frequenting/supporting the park.
It was a nice time spent on a Saturday afternoon. Went there around 6. Getting there was a hike for us. But, parking was easy, on street near the entrance. Took a trail around the park. Very nice and quiet to be amidst nature. Kids loved running around in the grass chasing bunnies and watching turtles swim in the pond.
This is a wonderful museum. I had never heard of Isabella Stewart Gardner or her museum before, but what a gem my wife found. From the very start of the display area you're entering a beautiful emmersive space. There are great works of art throughout, and they're arranged beautifully, exactly as she had intended.
There is a few audio tour accessible with your phone through the website, and my one recommendation would be to bring headphones to make that part of the experience easier. Also be prepared that it can get petty crowded at times. It was much very after we moved off the first floor, but just know that that is something you'll have to navigate.
There is a few audio tour accessible with your phone through the website, and my one recommendation would be to bring headphones to make that part of the experience easier. Also be prepared that it can get petty crowded at times. It was much very after we moved off the first floor, but just know that that is something you'll have to navigate.
A great place to just escape or spend time with someone. There’s so many different plants and flowers that it will have you feeling refreshed. There’s something for everyone here. Too often we got caught in the hustle and bustle of life, but the Arboretum is a great place to just slow down and rest or have deep conversations. Highly recommend!
Such a beautiful piece of nature tucked away near the city. Arnold Arboretum is a peaceful place to walk around and enjoy the outdoors. There are many different paths you can explore and various plants blooming at a given time. Highly recommend checking this park out!
Reasonably priced alcohol and a very pretty venue! Glad we made the bike out here. Staff was super friendly. I really loved Winter Monolith and it is not a bad painting!
I love the tapestries, but this museum has something for everyone (and if you’re into Christian iconography, it has a LOT). Much of the gallery remains the same, but the plants and flowers in the courtyard are always changing and they frequently have exhibitions of socially impactful art. Highly recommend.
And if you aren’t familiar with the art heist that happened here in 1990, it’s worth a read
And if you aren’t familiar with the art heist that happened here in 1990, it’s worth a read
Located inside Dorchester Brewery, which is suited to the exhibit. Lighting is a little harsh and most pieces are hung out of reach so be prepared to look up. As others have said, the descriptions are what makes the exhibit truly entertaining.
This is the one museum, that I have been trying to visit for awhile now. It was well worth the wait. Stunning architecture, beautiful art and amazingly beautiful esthetics. The flowers and gardens were some of my favorites, as I am a nature lover. Must visit, if you've never been.
One of my favorite places to walk around. It’s beautiful in every season and if you’re willing to wander, you can find some beautiful trails/paths with less people than the main paths. Parking isn’t the best but if you go during a weekday it’s usually easy to find a spot.
A wonderful place to take in works of art, flowers and gardens, a charming cafe, and more. The tapestries were the favorite for several in our group; mine was the Italian Renaissance paintings. Tickets are reasonable (you reserve a time), and the staff is friendly (unless they're on guard duty) and helpful. There are 4 stories, the stunning inner courtyard, and plenty of restrooms. Easily toured in a couple of hours, though you can stay longer and really soak things up.
Amazing palace with art all over! Amazing garden in the courtyard of the palace. Great John Singer Sargent paintings and an impressive early modern collection. Quite crowded on weekends. Definitely buy tickets ahead of time.
Really enjoyed my visit here. We stopped after seeing a baseball game and it was a great way to relax at the end of the day. There is so much to see here. The four stars is because they have all the signs for information on their website or audio but it would have been nice to have some things labeled as what they are. Not everyone has phones with unlimited batteries and you definitely need it in here. The collection is amazing but unless you are glued to your phone the entire time you will get no information. There also is absolutely nowhere to sit. So many rooms I would have loved to sit in and take things in or maybe look up a piece or two in the room but that’s never an option. The only other complaint I have is the first guard as I walked in. He was rather rude saying he thought they were sold out. They weren’t. We were in jeans. Not something I thought would matter but we chose to go on a day that it was free and for some reason there were a lot of people in incredibly fancy prom type dresses. Perhaps prom or graduation? We didn’t get the memo to wear ball gowns. Still a beautiful place to see. Just perhaps dress up a bit and do your homework on what is there before you go.
Charmant quartier de Boston! Rues bordées de petites maisons en briques rouges. Très fleuries ! Ne pas manquer Acorn street
One of my all time favorite museum experiences, I have been three or four times over the past several years. I highly recommend scanning the QR codes in each room to learn about the collection, and going on a weekday if possible since it does get crowded. You must reserve tickets in advance but this ensures no wait when you arrive. Isabella had great taste— and what makes me recommend this museum above others in Boston, is that you feel her personal touch.
Note the museum is inside the brewery, it’s a bit loud and more of a bar/restaurant so you might not get a “museum” experience. It’s definitely nice if you have some drinks and snacks. The art is goofy and I appreciate that they don’t take it too seriously. It’s a nice an addition if you’re already going to the brewery or restaurant inside.
I go here all the time. My daughter lives and works here. Perfect for walking shopping or exploring the rich history.
_Highly_ recommend the cider, an excellent mix of sweet and apple, one of the best I have had in quite a while~
I went to the museum when it was located in Cambridge Side Galleria and my family had a very good time seeing all the exhibits and unlimited time.
Unfortunately this museum was very disappointing.
At TD Garden we were told by our guide we had 45 minutes to go through the various areas. Unfortunately we watched the Bruins practicing for 10 minutes. We then saw the life size statues of Orr, Bird, Williams & Yaz. After that the were rushed along corridors with various sporting photos on each side but were unable to look at most of them because we were hurried along.
The new Bruins exhibit was very nice, although they upped the tick price $10. At least here you could take your time and look over everything you wanted to see.
I would not recommend to anyone to spend their time and money to come to see this.
Unfortunately this museum was very disappointing.
At TD Garden we were told by our guide we had 45 minutes to go through the various areas. Unfortunately we watched the Bruins practicing for 10 minutes. We then saw the life size statues of Orr, Bird, Williams & Yaz. After that the were rushed along corridors with various sporting photos on each side but were unable to look at most of them because we were hurried along.
The new Bruins exhibit was very nice, although they upped the tick price $10. At least here you could take your time and look over everything you wanted to see.
I would not recommend to anyone to spend their time and money to come to see this.
I joined the tour with Henry this morning. Henry has too much to say and is a wonderful sports tour guide. It was on my last day of a business trip in Boston. I am a basketball fan but do not remarkably follow the Celtics. But even so, this tour has provided me with a lot of new information about the sports history of Boston. I initially thought it was limited to basketball, hockey, or Celtics and Bruins. But it also includes the history of the Celtics franchise, the Old Garden, the Red Sox’s, and the Patriots’ history and glorious moments. And they may also collect cool stuff like the first-ever basketball shot clock and the old uniforms of the baseball teams. The experience has truly blown me away; I thought every sports fan should go because Boston almost has every first American professional sports team, just like Beantown’s historical role in US politics.
Tried to visit. Just happened to be the 3rd Sunday of the month and we were in the area at the time the website listed ... But it wasn't open
Disappointed.
Disappointed.
Great museum with plenty of beautiful pieces of art, amazing architecture, and friendly staff. It’s our second time here and really enjoyed it.
Easy parking across the street, we arrived early and had very limited crowds to navigate.
Make sure to stop in the new building for the 15 minute video that take you through the history of Isabella, her family, and the museum.
Easy parking across the street, we arrived early and had very limited crowds to navigate.
Make sure to stop in the new building for the 15 minute video that take you through the history of Isabella, her family, and the museum.
2/4/2024 - We wandered in here for a walk and to explore. We didn’t not expect it to be the Witch Hazel blooming month. It was cool to see a tree that blooms in the winter. Per the park visitor Center there is a tree here that blooms every month. So a nice opportunity to come visit
7/12/2024 - visited the Bonsai Tree Garden. It’s great. Strongly recommend. See below for pictures.
7/12/2024 - visited the Bonsai Tree Garden. It’s great. Strongly recommend. See below for pictures.
Very beautiful amazing place, I have made the 3D puzzle of this historic building because I love it's architecture and the revolutionary history associated with it, you can get a kit of my 3D by seaching for Models of Monuments on google/Instagram/Facebook or visit the Old State House Museum. It' s one of Boston's must-see places
A must-visit for fans of Boston sports teams. It was really cool to get access to see TD Garden when it was so empty and to see the various levels. The exhibits are really cool too. Some highlights include bricks from the original Boston Garden, as well as seats, a section of the original parquet floor, and the Bruins old penalty box.
Interesting stuff, free museum, nice for a short break :)
Part of a dual site along with the Old State House, this is a smaller but still very interesting site. Along one side are displays charting the history of the site through the years based around different topics such as the Revolution and preservation. Don't miss the timeline close by as well, it's really helpful putting everything in context. You can sit in most of the pews too apart from the historical one in the corner!
Everything is pretty much in the one room (rest rooms are on lower level) so this is a great one if you're short on time.
At the moment, entry/exit is through the same door although there used to be a small gift shop on the lower level with an exit there so I'm not sure if that is permanently closed or has moved to seasonal opening.
Everything is pretty much in the one room (rest rooms are on lower level) so this is a great one if you're short on time.
At the moment, entry/exit is through the same door although there used to be a small gift shop on the lower level with an exit there so I'm not sure if that is permanently closed or has moved to seasonal opening.
I am planning on going here but thought to inform folks that this place is open all year round but only the third Sunday of every month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the admission is free.
It’s extremely beautiful
Beautiful historic building with some interesting exhibits. Had a bunch of great activities for the kids that including some learning about colonial Boston and the meeting house.
Historical and beautiful meeting house. Staff here are very educated on the history and informative for visitors.
Well if you are in Boston and like sports this is the most important place for me to visit with only 20$ for one hour. 9 floors of a beautiful place not only for Celtics and Bruins , but for a variety of sports and concerts. 18-19 seats
A lot of bars 🍻 the story of Celtics and Bruins Red Sox with full of photos and personal memorable items of great athletes of the past are waiting for you there.
A lot of bars 🍻 the story of Celtics and Bruins Red Sox with full of photos and personal memorable items of great athletes of the past are waiting for you there.
It was a neat piece of history that is still around to see where this country all started with a little tea.
Thank you to Erik and Alexa at the Bruins for planning such a wonderful tour! For a bunch of hockey fans, and a bunch of sports enthusiasts in general, Boston fans or not, we had an absolute blast learning about the 100 years of history for the Bruins, the TD Garden and the entire history of Boston Sports. Erik was such a great and knowledgeable tour guide- even while cracking jokes with us New Yorkers. We had an absolute blast and the building is beautiful. The staff was so professional and it was really cool to see all the wonderful memorabilia around their building!!
Overall, the Arena Tour was a great experience. You get a great insight into the the Celtics and the Bruins, their history and more.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and was great for answering questions.
It would have been nice to access some of the home dressing rooms instead of the dressing rooms for the away teams.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and was great for answering questions.
It would have been nice to access some of the home dressing rooms instead of the dressing rooms for the away teams.
This is a must stop during the Freedom Trail! So much history around this place! The exhibition was very interesting!
Tickets $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. They give military and some other discounts.
Tickets $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. They give military and some other discounts.
I had entry to the Old South Meeting House as part of the GoCity pass. I’m glad I was able work this sight in. I learned a lot about its history and its significance.
I really liked how it was accessible and one could sit in the pews / benches and be transported back in history.
Fun fact from the docent - the square seating areas were rented by prominent families annually and was used to bring in cushions and other conveniences for the regular 6-7 church service.
I really liked how it was accessible and one could sit in the pews / benches and be transported back in history.
Fun fact from the docent - the square seating areas were rented by prominent families annually and was used to bring in cushions and other conveniences for the regular 6-7 church service.
My family and I loved the tour of TD Garden! It was a great experience and great to know that the admission money is given to charity. Highly recommend if you are a sports fan.
Certainly a must see and do. It was a great tour and our guide was wonderful. We learned a ton of great history about the boston sports teams and enjoyed a great visit to the court. I would definitely recommend to any boston sports fan.
Very nice 👍👍
Great knowledged costumer service. She took all the time to explain every single detail of what I was doing even though It was the bank closing time.
This is a nice little museum to explore. It's not very big in my opinion but it has a wide variety of pieces for the size. There's definitely some art that would intrigue any visitor touring the site. Note that the museum is inside a brewery, so bring ID if you want to order any alcoholic beverages while you're visiting. The food here is great as well from everything myself and the members in my party tried. I got the dumpster fries with pulled chicken and it was very good.
The enormity of the significance of this building hits you squarely when you walk through the door. This was one of my most anticipated stops on The Freedom Trail and I wasn't disappointed. To know that we were standing in the same room that the Declararion of Independence was read aloud gave me chills. Such an important piece in America's history. Don't miss this when you visit Boston!
Incredible service
Teen wolf fan?
Like all branches, nice people but poorly trained.
Great customer service and able to answer a series of questions.
Staff were very friendly and me with my banking needs efficiently. Will be visiting this branch again in the future when I'm bavk in Boston.
Prompt and friendly service - helpful staff
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Interesting historical spot. Not sure if one can enter,but certainly would be nice to see the inside...otherwise it is a nice spot and not far from Carson Beach, so make it a stroll around the area and beach.
We really enjoyed exploring the building, but we especially loved the demonstration of the printing press and the history of it's role in the Revolution. The woman working the press was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and she was patient and kind when we asked a lot of questions!
Beautiful piece of history! The caretaker for the house, Barbara, was very helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. I'm so happy to finally be able to check this off of my bucket list! :)
This is where I purchased my beautiful Boston mug and then returned two years later to buy the same one for a person in Montana. When you hit Boston and start your Freedom Trail adventure this would be a first place to stop and shop. There are several sellers in here with many different selections of souvenirs. The building itself is full of historic Boston too!.
Nice little shopping are for more touristy items. Bathrooms downstairs are ok. The shops are nice, but nothing you can't find at every other gift shop in the area.
They are building a new 65 storey skyscraper across the street.
It's alright... Not much else happening in the area. House is pretty unassuming which is part of the charm. Got some cool looking diamonds patterned stained glass windows.
The whole square is amazing, with different stores, and sometimes street performers (mostly in the summer). Good food and drinks
Great place to get your Declaration of Independence.
One of the oldest houses in Boston - now, a mini museum. On days they open, for a little fee you can go inside and learn about its history and how it got moved to Dorchester from its original location. I believe, it's only open during the warm months.
neat place for sure
Gary A Gregory is a historian who has researched and recreated the process used for printing the original Declaration of Independence. His dedication is quite amazing. He came to the UK to work with the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers to recreate the Caslon typeface used on the document and prints his copies on a contemporary printing press in Faneiul Hall. The document itself is identical to the original. Very impressive.
If you're in Faneuil Hall stop by and you can purchase a copy for $17.76 (1776) - get it?!
If you're in Faneuil Hall stop by and you can purchase a copy for $17.76 (1776) - get it?!
Ante-independence charmer. Not open during the Covid-era, but you can do a drive-by on Pond Street where the entrance really is. You can walk by after you stare at the Clapp Pear near 7-11, and bypass that blowhardkitschy statues and politically motivated signage.
U can buy not expensive Boston Tea Party Tea in it.
Boston's oldest house! Built in 1661, the Blake House is one of a relatively small number of its type - the post-Medieval, timber-frame house - surviving anywhere in New England. One of Dorchester's many little-known fascinating surprises. Owned by the Dorchester Historical Society.