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People-watching on Boston Common
Corralled
by bustling, commercial Tremont Street, stately Beacon Street, and
genteel Charles Street, Boston Common lies at the confluence of three
disparate worlds. Whatever the season, a stroll through the common
yields a veritable cross section of the city’s residents.
People-watching in the Public Garden
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Pilgrimage to Revere Beach
The first hot day of summer sparks a massive northbound migration via the MBTA blue line to the popular Revere Beach.
Salsa music blares from passing cars on Ocean Avenue, soccer players
stake out their pitches, and sun worshippers jostle for space at the
shore break.-
Revere Beach Blvd, Revere
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Second-guessing the Red Sox
As
soon as their baseball team opens spring training in March, Red Sox
fans fill the talk-show airwaves with vehement assaults on the skills
and intelligence of the manager. If the Sox lead the league in October,
the manager is hailed as a genius. If they fall short, there’s no place
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Biking the Emerald Necklace
Taking in all 6 miles (9.5 km) of the Emerald Necklace is best accomplished on a bicycle. The well-maintained trails lead riders from the wooded environs of Arnold Arboretum to the Back Bay Fens and onward to the Public Garden.
Rent wheels from Boston Bike Tours & Rentals
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Park Street Station, Boston Common
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617 308 5902
Biking the Emerald Necklace
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Boating on the Charles
Dawn
on the Charles River Basin sees local rowing crews taking advantage of
the water’s glass-smooth stillness. By late morning, a breeze kicks up,
beckoning fleets of small sailboats. When the wind diminishes toward
sunset, canoeists arrive to enjoy the water’s renewed calm.
Sailboats, Charles River
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Skating on the Frog Pond
Few scenes capture quintessential Boston better than a snow-covered Boston Common
with figures twirling and sliding on the Frog Pond ice Rent some skates
and partake in the scene, then refuel in the cozy warming hut.-
Open mid-Nov–mid-Mar : 10am–9pm Tue–Thu, Sun, 10am–10pm Fri–Sat, 10am–5pm Mon
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Watching Quincy Market Street Performers
Even if you’ve had lunch and shopped until your shoe soles are worn out, a trip to Faneuil Hall Marketplace
is worthwhile if only to watch the street performances. Jugglers,
magicians, and other acts are surrounded by crowds of onlookers, all
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Tango by Moonlight
For five or six summer nights, the Tango Society brings a bit of Buenos Aires to the Weeks Foot Bridge, inviting some 200 couples to summon the passion within and dance the tango from moonrise ‘til midnight.
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Check www.bostontango.org
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Wedding Gown Shopping at Filene’s Basement
While it is closed for renovations, Filene’s Basement
will hold its “Running of the Brides” at other locations. These sales
are usually held once or twice a year. The prospect of getting hold of a
designer gown at a fraction of the cost drives brides into a frenzy.
