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And aquarium is a vital link in area’s ocean preservation movement.
The centerpiece of aquarium is giant tank. The floors of aquarium run around tank and up four levels. At top you get to peer down into a coral reef and listen as staff explain about tank and fish that live in it. You’ll get answer to questions such as: “Why don’t big shark fish eat little tasty fish?” or “How old are those huge sea turtles swimming around down there?”
Your ticket will include a visit to Discovery next to main building, where you can see and learn about sea lions during an amazing show. A few years ago Aquarium opened an IMAX theater that shows a mixture of sea-related and general science films. A word of warning – this is a favorite Boston vacations attraction for families. But you’ll always get in, even when ticket line seems to stretch for miles.
BEACON HILL
Sandwiched in a small area between Boston Common, and Charles River, are alleys and narrow red brick cobbled streets, where time has stood still for last century. This is Beacon Hill, and one of most popular walks for people on their Boston vacations. Quiet and bewitching, it's a delight to walk. You’ll find walled gardens and an authentic 19th century neighborhood feel. Even original gas lights remain on streets lined with ancient elms. A favorite haunt for taking pictures is Louisburg Square. A picturesque block of residences perfectly preserved. After you ramble up Mount Vernon street, wind your way back across to Massachusetts State House that sits atop Beacon Hill and get your camera out again.
AND THERE'S MORE…
Three other places to visit on your Boston vacations are Cambridge, just across Charles River, and home to universities of Harvard and MIT – THE J.F.K Library and Museum at Columbia Point in South Boston – and Boston Harbor Islands, tours to islands leave from Long Wharf and Rowes Wharf, both located near aquarium.
Boston has tons of things to do and see, and I’ve really just started to scratch surface for you. The rest is yours to discover and as close as your favorite search engine and booking on Internet.
Cliff Calderwood is the owner and contributing writer of New-England-Vacations-Guide.com. This is an excerpt from a longer article on Boston vacations, and you can read the full article and get a free downloadable copy of his complete travel guide at http://www.new-england-vacations-guide.com