Spend some time hanging out in the country's oldest park. The 50-acre Boston Common is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace park system and is the starting place of the famous Freedom Trail. There are quite a few monuments throughout the park, and several outdoor events take place in the Common throughout the year.
The Bank of America Pavilion has hosted some of the world's most famous performers on its stage. This entertainment venue has been rocked by The Beach Boys, Britney Spears, Willie Nelson, Blondie, Pat Benatar, Incubus, ZZ Top, Styx, Stone Temple Pilots, Peter Frampton, A Perfect Circle and many others.
Conquer the slopes of Wachusett Mountain. Whether you're experienced with a set of skis or you need a little, or a lot, of assistance, you'll find everything you need here. Take advantage of the weather and experience winter sports on this beautiful mountain. If you find that you don't have much talent when it comes to skiing, check out the other activities you can participate in here.