As you may know, our beloved Cindy Johnson will be retiring at the end of this year and we'd love to give her the trip of her dreams to Boston! Please contribute what you can to the experiences provided below for Cindy and one other to take a trip to the place she's always wanted to see! Money will be collected via venmo to Hanna who will then write a check to Cindy for the exact amount of the total. That way, Cindy can book her trips and excursions for whenever works best for her. Reach out to Hanna Gootee with any questions.
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Round Trip Plane Tickets for 2 to Boston
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From clam chowder to lobster roll, food is as big a part of Boston’s heritage as universities and tea parties. Dive deep into the city’s food culture on this mouthwatering small-group tour led by a local foodie guide. You’ll sample at least eight tastings, as you visit markets, historic restaurants, and family-run favorites. https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g60745-d24905052-Boston_North_End_Guided_Food_Tour_and_Market_Visit-Boston_Massachusetts.html
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North End Guided Food Tour and Market Visit
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - 2 Person Entry
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Swan Boat Ride in Boston Public Garden - For 2
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The Union Oyster House, located on the Freedom Trail, near Faneuil Hall, enjoys the unique distinction of being America's oldest restaurant. This Boston fixture, housed in a building dating back to Pre-Revolutionary days, started serving food in 1826 and has continued ever since with the stalls and oyster bar, where Daniel Webster was a constant customer, in their original positions.
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Dinner for 2 at the Union Oyster House
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View Boston is a 360° observation deck at the famous Prudential Center offering breathtaking and orienting views from high above the heart of Boston. Curate your ultimate Boston itinerary as you explore.
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2 Tickets to "View Boston" Observation Deck
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Stroll through Beacon Hill and what you might not usually uncover is that the northern slope was once home to Boston's largest community of pre-civil war African Americans. The Black Heritage Trail, a 1.6-mile trail of 10 sites throughout Beacon Hill, showcases the homes and community buildings of a thriving Black community formed during the nation's earliest years. Highlighting stops like the 54th Regiment Memorial, the Abiel Smith School, and the African Meeting House.
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Beacon Hill Black Heritage Trail
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Fort Independence, formerly known as Castle William, sits on top of Castle Island. Due to its strategic location on Boston Harbor, this site served as the home to military fortifications for hundreds of years. Considered oldest fortified military site in British N. Am.The first known fort at this site dates back to the 1630s, Governor John Winthrop ordered the construction of a fort on Castle Island. Fort expanded in the 1640s and 1690s due to constant fear of attacks by French naval forces.
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Uber to and from Fort Independence - Castle William
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark
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The longest continuously operating hotel in the United States, the Omni Parker House has been a Boston landmark since 1855. It has hosted every American president since Ulysses S. Grant, as well as meetings of the Saturday Club, whose literary members famously intertwined their history with that of the hotel’s. Here, Longfellow drafted Paul Revere’s Ride, and Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of A Christmas Carol.
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1 Week Stay at Historic Omni Parker House
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Learn about Boston’s revolutionary history on a walking tour that emphasizes good storytelling. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide in your small group as you walk a curated route that includes the Freedom Trail. Visit well-known sites as well as more local places, develop an understanding of modern Boston along with its history.https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g60745-d13989174-The_Full_Revolutionary_Story_Epic_Small_Group_Boston_Walking_Tour-Boston_Massachuse.html
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The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour - For 2 People
$110
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Located on the edge of Boston’s historic Fort Point Channel, The Barking Crab has become one of the city’s best-loved meeting and eating spots. Opened in May of 1994,not the “typical” Boston seafood restaurant, The Barking Crab offers the casual atmosphere of a coastal clam shack in a funky urban setting, with a marina alongside for easy access by water, and all the exciting resources of Boston only a short walk away.
Enjoy exploring the famous, Harvard University, alongside the quaint town and hidden gems of Cambridge.
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Coffee and Pastries in Harvard Square - for 2
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Hop aboard Boston Duck Tours and enjoy a fully narrated, historic tour of Boston in a "DUCK", a W.W.II style amphibious landing craft that travels on land and water. You'll cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts. Just when you think you've seen it all, your conDUCKtor drives the DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.