Are you ready for some football? Get in on the sports action as the New England Patriots take the field at the Gillette Stadium. The Pats have become one of the NFL's most winning franchises and have brought home the Lombardi Trophy three times under star quarterback Tom Brady.
Tour the historic Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Fenway Park is one of the world's most famous sports venues and boasts a long, storied history since opening in 1912. The guided tour of the park will teach you everything you need to know about this renowned sports attraction. If you don't feel like touring, get tickets to a Sox game before they sell out.
Reflect on a global tragedy at the New England Holocaust Memorial. The memorial is a testament to the victims of the Holocaust and to those who survived through it. You'll find the memorial in downtown Boston near Faneuil Hall, identified by its unique design. The memorial is comprised of six glass towers, illuminated from the bottom by charred embers. The towers are each named for one of the principal Nazi death camps and are etched with six million numbers to symbolize the Holocaust victims' tattooed numbers and ledgers of the Nazi authority. Since 1995, the New England Holocaust Memorial has presented its visitors with a place to reflect on their freedoms and the importance of human rights.
Enjoy another facet of Boston's Emerald Necklace, and spend a day outdoors at Jamaica Pond. The pond is the largest body of water within the “necklace” park system and proves to be a beautiful destination to absorb the surrounding natural scenery. The pond is a favorite destination for hiking and dog walking, as well as sailing and fishing.