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1. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Venetian palace
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- Art Museums/Galleries
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2. Brattle Book Shop
- Used Books Since 1825
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3. Samuel Adams Brewery/Boston Beer Museum
- The Original Sam Adams Brewery
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4. Boston Duck Tour
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5. Boston Whale Watching Cruise
- Dolphin & Whale Watching
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6. New England Aquarium Whale Watches
- Watch whales with the experts
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7. Davis Square
- Davis Square is one of the lesser-known red line pit stops, and for that reason, it's a bit of a best...
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8. Suffolk Downs
- Thoroughbred horse racing
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9. Big Apple Circus at Boston City Hall Plaza
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While Boston might seem like a historic mix of sports fans and frat parties - fear not. No matter which neighborhood you're in, there is something to do for the traveler looking for offbeat activities in Boston. Colleges like New England Conservatory, Berklee School or Music, and Emerson College draw artsy crowds and meet the demands of creative folk.
Eat vegan fare at the Otherside Café, walk around an old rich couple's home that's now turned into a museum (Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum), catch an author reading at the Brattle Theater, or watch live jazz over brunch at the Beehive or Johnny D's. Read on for more offbeat things to do in Boston.
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