Experience an excursion in Harvard Square, a commercial and recreational center for Harvard students, city residents and visitors. Along with being a hub for arts and entertainment, and home to a number of attractions, shops, eateries, and places to stay, The Square is also a historically significant location. It was here that George Washington took command of the Continental Army, it is where the first printing press in America was located, and it has also been the grounds for many student protests – among many, many other things.
See a concert, watch the Celtics dominate the basketball court or catch a family performance like Disney on Ice at the TD Garden. This entertainment venue keeps a packed schedule of events so there's always something to see here.
Sure, New York City and Hollywood are where the movies are made, but Boston has been the production spot of quite a few films. Let the people at On Location Tours take you on an excursion that shows off the spots in Beantown where movie magic has been made. Highlights include seeing the original Cheers bar and the park bench from Good Will Hunting.
Get ready to roll down the Minute Man Bikeway. This scenic bike ride travels through the area where the American Revolution began in 1775. Aside from biking, the recreation path welcomes walking, skating, and jogging. If you travel the whole bikeway, you'll pass through four communities: Bedford, Lexington, Arlington, and Cambridge.