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Nowhere else in the United States does the word "freedom" mean so much as in the Cradle of Liberty. On a quiet evening, you can almost hear the echoes of thundering hooves on cobblestones, a ghost of Paul Revere's famous ride by the harbor, and muffled splashes of tea being tossed overboard by painted revolutionaries. Follow in their footsteps on the Freedom Trail, a path that begins in Boston Common—part of the Emerald Necklace of parks that grace the coast—and continues on to landmarks like Faneuil Hall, Old South Meeting Hall, and the hallowed graves of some of our founding fathers. Its historical significance is enough to inspire patriotic pride, but 21 distinctive neighborhoods; Harvard and MIT; and the Red Sox, Patriots, and the Celtics are what fuel regional pride. In "America's Walking City," there's just so much to do within 48 square miles. Swan boats, tall ships, riverboats, and canoes await on the banks; Fenway Park, the Museum of Science, and literary cornerstones remain anchored on shore. From catching up at the original Cheers bar to discovering the cannolis of the North End, and from window-shopping on Newbury Street and in Beacon Hill to peering through the glass of the New England Aquarium, there's no beans about it—Boston always has something extraordinary simmering. THE FAIRMONT COPLEY PLAZA O O O O H This luxury Boston hotel has been a symbol of the city's rich history and elegance since its gala opening in 1912. The hotel has completed a $20 million dollar renovation and restoration project, which included the remodeling of all 383 lavish guestrooms and suites, a new restaurant, OAK Long Bar + Kitchen; and the addition of a 3,000-square-foot rooftop health club with patio deck. Fairmont Gold, the concierge floor, provides guests with a Boston experience like no other. TAJ BOSTON O O O O H Located at the corner of fashionable Arlington and Newbury Streets, Taj Boston overlooks the charming Public Garden and is surrounded by art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. Taj Boston's 273 guestrooms, including 45 suites, have been enhanced with classically elegant furnishings, luxury bedding, and pampering bath amenities. Windows open to dazzling views of Boston. BACK BAY AREA Boston 65 1 2 0 1/4 miles 0 1/4 km Faneuil Hall State House Quincy Market Aquarium World Center Institute of Contemporary Art Hynes Convention Center Boston Public Library Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Old North Church City Hall Massachusetts Institute of Technology Columbus Ave. Clarendon St. Dartmouth St. Marlborough St. Boylston St. Massachusetts Ave. Berkeley St. Arlington St. Beacon St. Newbury St. Faireld St. Gloucester St. Hereford St. Chandler St. Belvidere St. St. James Ave. Stuart St. Commonwealth Ave. Exeter St. James J. Storrow Memorial Dr. Charles St. Beacon St. Park St. High St. Northern Ave. Summer St. Atlantic Ave. Summer St. Purchase St. Congress St. Essex St. Kneeland St. Dorchester Ave. Oak St. Harrison Ave. A St. Herald St. Tremont St. Tremont St. Marginal Rd. Devons hi r e S t . B e a c h St. Washington St. Charlestown Br. Causeway Prince St. Merrimac St. Stanif o rd St. Hanover St. Maverick Sumner St. Bremen Marginal Callahan Tunnel Sumner Tunnel North St. India St. School St. State St. Milk St. Joy St. Cambridge St. Revere St. Pinckney St. C o m m e r c ial St. Msgr. O'Brien Hwy. Longfellow Br. Main St. 6th St. Cambridge St. Otis St. 3rd St. Hurley St. Rogers St. Munroe St. Binney St. Charles St. Bent St. 5th St. Thorndike St. Athenaeum St. Broadway Fulkerson St. Ames St. Memorial Dr. Spring St. 2nd St. Edwin Land Blvd. Cambridge Pkwy. 1st St. Bo wdoi n St. N e w Chard o n S t. N e w Sudbu r y St. Bl os s om S t. M t. Vernon St. Co ur t S t. C o ngress St. Cha rl e s St. Boston Common Public Garden Columbus Park Charlesbank Park BACK BAY SOUTH BOSTON CHARLESTOWN EAST BOSTON FINANCIAL DISTRIC T CHINA- TOWN THEATRE DISTRIC T NORTH END WEST END GOVERNMENT CENTER WATERFRONT BEACON HILL CAMBRIDGE Charles River Inner Harbor Fort Point Channel 28 28 28 2 9 90 90 28 3 3 3 93 93 1 2 1 4 3 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS WELCOME TO VACATION ENHANCING TOURS Make the most of your vacation, and book your tours before your trip. Everything is pre-arranged, so all you have to do is enjoy! Ask about the Boston GO Card! Looking to see Boston but not break the bank? The Go Boston Card provides you access to 70 of Boston's top attractions and tours for a single low price on a single ticket. Have the freedom to see what you want when you want to. Consult your travel agent for more details. This fine hotel is also available: THEATRE DISTRICT/DOWNTOWN CROSSING 4 W BOSTON O O O O SHERATON BOSTON HOTEL O O O H The Sheraton is a contiguous part of the landmark Prudential Center/ Copley Place complex, offering well-appointed guestrooms with the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed. Amenities include a large indoor pool, fully equipped fitness center, Jacuzzi ® , sauna, and roof deck. Apropos provides a comfortable atmosphere with a dramatic open kitchen, and the SideBar & Grille overlooks Back Bay. 3

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