Things to see and do while in town

Stuff to do

Duck Tours
OK, we've never been. But everyone we know who's ever taken one has RAVED about it.
Boston Duck Tours

The Freedom Trail
Our favorites: Old North Church (Dorothy); Old Ironsides (Jim).
The Freedom Trail

Boston Public Garden
Where we go to read on a beautiful day. Come here to see the swans, ride the boats, or take little kids to the ducklings.
About the Public Garden

Beacon Hill
Lovely Charles Bulfinch buildings, Louisburg Square, gaslights and Boston Brahmins may all be found here. Look out for small dogs and large baby strollers.
Beacon Hill Online

Harvard Square
Gotta do it once at least! If you do, feel free to swing by Dorothy's place of business. September features a cool new show on the convergence of art and science in the 16th century: Prints and the Pursuit of Knowledge in Early Modern Europe.
Harvard Art Museums

Art

MFA
One of the best museums in the world; just opened a snazzy new American art wing.
MFA

ICA
Hip new(ish) building down by the water & generally excellent contemporary art exhibitions.
ICA Boston

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Visit the turn of the century home of Mrs. Gardner, a visionary who constructed one of the most amazing collections in America. Includes Dorothy's favorite painting in Boston.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Sites for More Ideas

Lonely Planet

Not for Tourists

TimeOut Boston