Air travelers should schedule their flights into Logan International Airport. It is less than ten miles from the Waterfront. You can use an airport shuttle or taxi. Other transportation options include water taxis and shuttles, the silver line bus and the blue line subway, also known as “the T”. Stops on the blue line include the New England Aquarium and Faneuil Hall.
The New England Aquarium and Faneuil Hall are approximately two miles apart by car and less than a mile on foot. Highlights at the aquarium are a 200,000 gallon salt water tank, over 70 aquatic animal exhibits and a 65 foot-tall IMAX screen. The hands-on area allows visitors to touch sharks, rays and sea urchins.
Faneuil Hall, known as “the Cradle of Liberty”, has served as a marketplace and meeting hall for over two centuries. It was the site of several famous speeches advocating separation from England. Today, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is an indoor/outdoor shopping mall with numerous eateries and pubs.
One of the most incredible attractions at the Boston Waterfront is free. The USS Constitution is the world's oldest floating commissioned vessel. The wooden-hulled warship has three masts and is permanently berthed in the Boston Harbor. Active duty sailors provide guided tours of the ship.
A popular destination for children of all ages is the Boston's Children's Museum. It provides a fun learning environment with hands-on exhibits. Many are based on popular educational television programs. Younger children will enjoy the museum's tree house and toy trains.
The Boston HarborWalk is a public walkway. You can walk your dog, ride a bicycle or take a stroll. There are several eateries, parks and seating along the way. A free podcast audio tour is available. You can also borrow a pair of binoculars from a number of locations along the HarborWalk.
After a day of activities, enjoy a meal at one of the city's waterfront restaurants. Whether you're looking for lobster or steak, Irish or Italian, a national chain or want to dine with the locals, your choices are abundant.
Accommodations on the waterfront range from bed and breakfast to luxury hotels. A Boston Waterfront vacation is an ideal way to explore the nation's history.