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Boston: Cheap Things To Do

With minimal money in your wallet, it is still possible to enjoy much of what Boston has
to offer. Start the day with some free Boston sites and you may only have time to fit in
a few of the low cost city treasures!

Our Choice: Paul Revere House (19 North Square, North End)

   The oldest building in Boston, Paul Revere House was built around 1680. Paul Revere,
the silversmith whose legendary midnight ride warned the countryside that the British
were coming, lived here between 1770 and 1800.  
    Exhibitions and events occur regularly throughout the year, and the courtyard still
contains a 900 lb bell, a mortar and a bolt from the USS Constitution – all made by Paul
Revere & Sons! Adult admission is just $3, including all special events, senior citizens
and college students pay only $2.50 and children pay only $1.00.

Also Notable: Swan Boats of Boston (Boston Public Gardens)

  Not to be confused with the Boston Duck Tours, the Swan Boats of Boston take
visitors on a leisurely 15 minute cruise around the Public Garden Lagoon. The boats are
wheelchair accessible, but they can not run on rainy, windy or excessively hot days.
Tickets for this cruise are just $2.75 for adults, $2.00 for senior citizens and $1.25 for
children up to 15 years old.

The Mapparium (Mary Baker Eddy Library, 200 Mass. Avenue)

  This three story, stained glass globe is one of Boston’s biggest tourist attractions. By
crossing the thirty foot bridge, it is possible to journey to the center of the Earth and
view it uniquely from the inside out. Purchasing a ticket to the Mapparium also grants
entrance to the current exhibitions in the Quest and Monitor Galleries, though entrance
to the Library’s Reference and Research rooms are always free.
    Adults pay $6.00 in admission fees while senior citizens and students pay $4.00 and
children under 6 years old are admitted free of charge.

Boston Children’s Museum (300 Congress Street)

  Just like the name says, the Children’s Museum is a fully interactive museum
complete with play spaces for the children. From the Art’s Studio to Grandparent’s
Attic to The Recycle Shop, children and parents alike find the exhibitions educational
and enjoyable. Entry fees are just $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for senior citizens and
children, and $2.00 for children aged 1. However, a special rate exists from 5pm – 9pm
on Friday nights when EVERYONE can enter for just $1!
                                                                                                              --Beth Morrissey

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