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American Repertory Theatre
American Repertory Theatre is one of the country's most celebrated resident theaters and winner of numerous awards. This internationally acclaimed company presents a classic mix of drama, music, comedy, beloved masterpieces and important new works. They also offer a child-care series (Saturday matinees) and pre-performance and post-performance discussion series (Saturday matinees).
Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group is best known for its award-winning theatrical productions which critics have described as "ground-breaking", "hilarious", "visually stunning" and "musically powerful." These performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percussive music, art, science and vaudeville into a form of entertainment that is like nothing else. Recommended for teens and older.
Boston Ballet
The Boston Ballet is renowned for classical, contemporary and cutting-edge dance, and is one of the top five dance companies in North America. The Company maintains an internationally acclaimed repertoire of classical and contemporary works ranging from full-length story ballets to new works by choreographers such as Christopher Whoddon, Nacho Duato and Mark Morris.
Boston Bowl Center Family Fun Center
Boston`s only 24-hour family entertainment complex, featuring tenpin and candlepin bowling, billiards and more than 80 interactive electronic games Boston`s only 24-hour family entertainment complex.
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are the National Basketball Association’s most winning franchise. Their games are great for children, adults, and families. Located in the TD Banknorth Garden, tickets can be purchased on-line.
Boston Duck Tours
Boston Duck tours take you through historic Boston into the Charles River in Amphibious military vehicles for a one-of-a-kind view of the city . Ducks leave from the Prudential Center and the Museum of Science. Tickets can be purchased on-line.
Cheers
Cheers, located at Beacon Hill, is the original inspiration for the setting of the favorite American TV series. A replica is also located at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
Children’s Museum
The Children's Museum designed specifically to help children understand and enjoy the world in which they live. The Museum provides real objects, direct experiences and enjoyment that foster learning, in an informal environment, seriously fun! The Museum is Boston's best place for kids ages 0-10 and all the adults in their lives, and is located at 300 Congress street.
Comedy Connection
Voted "Best Comedy Club in the Country" by USA Today, The Comedy Connection presents the best in stand-up comedy every night of the week, and two shows on Friday and Saturday. See their website for a colander of shows.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace/Quincy Market
In one of Boston's most historic landmarks, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and its sister site, Quincy Market, boast 130 shops, restaurants, nightclubs, comedy clubs, including the varied & mouthwatering "food colonnade" and the extraordinary, innovative Bull Market with its unique pushcart vendors.
Hard Rock Cafe
Opened in June of 1989, The Boston Hard Rock Cafe was dubbed the "Massachusetts Institute of Rock" by founder Isaac Tigrett. The best place in Boston for great American food. Come in and enjoy the most extensive collection of Rock 'N Roll memorabilia. A hip-hopping happening place for great food and fun! Children's menu, late nite, full bar, private dining room, reservations recommended.
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
Step back into the recreated world of the early 1960s and experience first hand the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. The Library and Museum offer special events and programs year round.
Kings
"Retro-fied" entertainment facility featuring 16 bowling lanes, 8 billiard tables and the Deville Lounge; a full service restaurant with an 80 seat capacity. Extensive video and audio capabilities.
Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity
The Mary Baker Eddy Library at the Church of Christ Scientist complex features the five-story stained glass globe, the Mapparium, the Hall of Ideas, the Quest Gallery and the Monitor Gallery (history and workings of the Christian Science Monitor).
Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts offers one of the greatest gifts Boston has to give- Discovery. For young and old, for first-time visitor and familiar friends, every turn yields a new experience. Each piece is a passport to a time and a place that will inform, enlighten, and inspire. It is located in the Fenway, one mile from Copley Square.
Museum of Science
The Science Museum is a world-renowned educational institution with over 400 interactive participatory exhibits that let visitors explore the world around them, daily live presentations, science theatre and 15 foot lightning bolts. The Museum offers a number of special exhibitions & theater shows throughout the year.
New England Aquarium
The Aquarium features colorful & educational exhibits with more than 8000 aquatic creatures. Highlights include a 4-story glass ocean tank that houses a coral reef display plus an outstanding variety of fishes, sharks & sea turtles, and is located at Central Wharf.
Prudential Skywalk Observatory
The Skywalk Observatory offers breathtaking 360° views of Boston, 700 feet in the air. Tickets can be purchased at the Skywalk entrance, located on the 50th floor of the Prudential Tower, where there is shopping and dining for everyone.
Shear Madness
America ’s longest-running whodunnit comedy, now in its 23 rd season at Boston's historic Charles Playhouse. Set in a unisex hairstyling salon, the audience gets to solve the wacky murder. The play is filled with up-to-the-minute spontaneous humor and is different every time you see it.
Sports Museum of New England
Located at the TD Banknorth Garden (formerly Fleet Center),The Sports Museum preserves and showcases the distinctly rich sports heritage of
New England through an unparalleled collection of artifacts, multimedia, works
of art and interactive exhibits.
5W!TS TOMB
5W!TS is the premiere exhibitor of interactive, physically-immersive, walk-through adventure experiences. TOMB, now showing at 5 Wits-Boston, is set in an incredibly realistic pharoh's tomb in an archaelogical dig site in ancient Egypt. Tickets are available at the door, or call 617.375.WITS or email groups@5-wits.com now to reserve your group.
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