There are a number of attractions in Boston. Here are a select few that we think are enjoyable.

MBTA map
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http://www.thrall.net/maps/mbta.html
First things first. Boston's public transit system is called the Mass Bay Transit Authority (the MBTA) and consists of subways, trolley's and busses. Use this Google maps mashup to get a handle on Boston's subway system. For those of you looking for the straight scoop, the official website is here http://www.mbta.com/

All the attractions listed below are within walking distance.

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Maparium
http://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/exhibits/mapparium.jhtml
General Admission - $6.00
The Mary Baker Eddy library in the Christian Science Church Park (where the sprint is being held) has an enormous (it's three stories high!) hollow globe that's made of stained-glass. Why is it hollow? Because there's a walkway that runs through the middle of it. It's surreal and rater cool. NOTE: We might be able to get a number of free admissions to this exhibit. More details will follow. Please reply to this email fi you are interested.

Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory
http://www.prudentialcenter.com/shop/shop_detail.php?id=64
10am-10pm 7 days a week.
Adults $11.00
http://tinyurl.com/272h2s [googlemap]
Get a birds eye view of the Boston skyline from 50 stories up. The "Pru" as it's called, is a short 5-minute walk (walk up Huntington towards the tall skyscraper) from the sprint location (the Christian Science Church Park). Besides a skywalk observatory (which is completely indoors), there is a shopping mall on the ground floor, and a swanky restaurant (The Top of the Hub) on the 52nd floor.

Duck Tours
http://www.bostonducktours.com/tickets_main.html
Adult  $27.00
Marvel as you enter the Charles river in a WWII era amphibious vehicle. Yes the tour is cheesy--they make you quack at random passersby's, but hey it's fun. You can purchase tickets at the Prudential Center.

Museums
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Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue
http://www.mfa.org/
Mon, Tue: 10am-4:45pm | Wed, Thu, Fri: 10am-9:45pm | Sat, Sun: 10am-4:45pm
Adults $17
http://tinyurl.com/2dwfj9 [googlemap]
Boston's premier art museum. It's a short 15-minute walk down Huntington in the opposite direction of the Pru. The current exhibits include works by Edward Hopper and the Boston French Film Festival. Their superb permanent collection include entire wings devoted to Greek, Egyptian, and Oriental antiquities.

Isabella Stewart Museum, 280 The Fenway
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/
Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-5 pm
Adults $12
http://tinyurl.com/2dkkdm [googlemap]
Hankering to see some works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Degas, Raphael, or Botticelli? This is the place for you! Located around the corner from the MFA. You could make a cool 5 million USD if you know the location of any of the priceless paintings that were stolen in a brazen (the thiefs were dressed as cops) 1990 art heist. http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/arttheft/northamerica/us/isabella/isabella.htm  (remember to share with your fellow Plonistas...)

Institute of Contemporary Art- Located down by the waterfront, in a new building, features many modern and interactive art installations.

Science Museum: On the Green line.

Newbury Street: an upscale shopping district a few blocks north of the CS Monitor building. Interesting window shopping if anything.

North End: Boston's Italian district. Great food and great coffee. Centered around Hanover Street.

Freedom Trail: If you're walking and see a long red brick line, that is the Freedom Trail, which is the path of Paul Reveries' historic ride.

USS Constitution: The Navy's oldest ship, docked in Charlestown.

Bunker Hill Memorial: Great view of the city.

Old North Church: In the North End. Very historic church that has seen many presidents and other world leaders attend, or speak.

The Esplanade: A long path that covers the south/boston side of the Charles river. A very nice view of sail boats on a nice day.

Boston Common/Gardens: At the top of Back Bay. Boston's central Park, but smaller.

If I can think of anything else, I'll pass it along. If you want to go to any of these, just email me, and I'll find out more information for you.

Thanks,