Student Leadership & Activities

Things to Do and See in Boston










North End/West End:

Boston's Little Italy

During the early 1900s the Boston saw a large influx of Italian immigrants and they settled in the area known as the North End. This area today still has an Italian flair with its many bakeries and restaurants

Paul Revere House

http://www.paulreverehouse.org/

The home was built about 1680, and Paul Revere lived with his family there from 1770 to 1800. Paul Revere has been made famous by the Longfellow poem, Paul Revere's Ride, about warning the Massachusetts Bay Colonists that the British were coming.

Directions: The Paul Revere House is located between the Faneuil Hall and Old North Church stops on the Freedom Trail. Green Line to Government center and follow the Freedom Trail.

Hours: Open Daily April 15 - October 31 - 9:30 am to 5:15 pm, &
November 1 - April 14 - 9:30 am to 4:15 pm

Cost:College Students $3.00

Museum of Science

http://www.mos.org/
The Museum of Science is always a fun indoor activity during the winter time!
Directions: Green Line, Science Park stop.
Hours: Saturday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Cost: General Admission$19

NBA Basketball—Boston Celtics

Season: October to April
Stadium: TD Banknorth Garden

Directions: Green Line to North Station

NHL Hockey—Boston Bruins

Season: October to April
Stadium: TD Banknorth Garden
Directions: Green Line to North Station

Back Bay/Beacon Hill:

Boston's Freedom Trail

http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/

The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads you to 16 nationally significant
historic sites each an authentic American treasure.
Starts at Park Street Station

Copley Square

Copley Square holds many well-known landmarks including Trinity Church, the Prudential Center, Newbury Street's cafes and shops, and the Boston Public Library.

Directions: Green Line to Copley stop

Boston Public Library

http://www.bso.org

Founded in 1848, by an act of the Great and General Court of Massachusetts, the Boston Public Library (BPL) was the first large free municipal library in the United States. The Library's collections approximated 16,000 volumes, and it was obvious from the day the doors were first opened that the quarters were inadequate.
Directions: Green Line, Copley stop
Cost: Free

Skywalk Observatory @ the Prudential Building

http://www.prudentialcenter.com/shop/shop_detail.php?id=64
The Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory is the only observatory in New England, offering a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the Greater Boston area and beyond. Offering the best view of the city, the Skywalk Observatory is the ideal place to begin a tour of Boston.

Directions: Green Line: E Train, Prudential stop.

Cost: $10.00 with valid college ID.

Newbury Street

Newbury Street is the Fifth Ave of Boston, filled with many shops that cater to both the Boston and elite and the poor college student.

Directions: Green Line to Hynes Convention Center. Right onto Massachusetts Ave, right onto Newbury Street




Financial District:

New England Aquarium

http://www.neaq.org/index.php

The New England Aquarium is an amazing facility that houses all types of sea creatures including jelly fish, sharks, penguins, and sea turtles.

Directions: Green Line to Government Center stop and switch to the Blue Line to Aquarium Stop.
Cost: Discounted tickets are sold for $8.50 at the Office of Student Leadership and Activities.

Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market

http://www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com/
This is the historic center of Boston. In addition to revolutionary war history, there are also great shops and a large food court.

Directions: Green Line to Government Center, 5 min walk towards City Hall.

Theatre District:

Blue Man Group

http://www.blueman.com/popups/5

Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly
popular theatrical shows and concerts which
combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics.

Directions: Green Line, Boylston. Follow Tremont St to Stuart St. Make a right on Stuart St. and then take the first left on to Warrenton St.

Cost: Student rush pricing—$25,

Boston Ballet

http://www.bostonballet.org

Boston Ballet, a world renowned professional dance company, based in Boston's South End.

Directions: Performances are held in various theatres throughout the city.

Cost: See website for details
Student Rush tickets available at the door.

South End:

Boston Center for the Arts

http://www.bcaonline.org/

The BCA is the Boston's premiere destination for arts and culture. The BCA is committed to bringing the best in visual and performing arts to the widest audience possible through our Resident TheatreCompanies, the Mills Gallery and the Cyclorama Residency Series.

Directions: Green line to the Copley stop and then walk down Clarendon to 527-551 Tremont St. Or Orange Line to Back Bay stop andwalk down Clarendon to 527-551 Tremont St.

SOWA Art Galleries

http://www.sowaartwalk.com/galleries.htm

The South End is chalk full galleries, restaurants and specialty shops. Even through the SOWA Art Walk is only officially held once a year, you are able to visit the galleries, restaurants, and shops year round.

Directions: Green line to Arlington, exit to Berkley Street and walk down Berkley until you hit Tremont. Cross Tremont and Berkley becomes East Berkley. Continue down Berkley until you hit Harrison Ave and take a right, 450 Harrison will be a 2 min walk down on your left.

Kenmore/Fenway:

Museum of Fine Arts

http://www.mfa.org

Today the MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world; the collection encompasses nearly 450,000 works of art.
Directions: Green Line, MFA stop
Cost: Free for Simmons Students with ID

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum


http://www.gardnermuseum.org/


Mrs. Gardner turned her house and collection into one of the most amazing museums in the United States.
Directions: Green Line, MFA stop (Building next to the Simmons MCB - 280 The Fenway)
Cost: Free for Simmons Students with ID




Mary Baker Eddy Library

http://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/

The Mary Baker Eddy Library provides public access and context to original materials and educational
experiences about Mary Baker Eddy's life, ideas, and achievements, including her Church.

Directions: Green line to Symphony Stop, walk 3
minutes up Mass. Ave, and it is on your right.

Cost: Discounted tickets are sold for $2 at the Office of Student Leadership and Activities.

Boston Symphony Orchestra

http://www.bso.org

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has been exciting concert goers since 1881.
Directions: Green Line: E Train, Symphony stop
Cost: General performances cost between $30—$115, and Open Rehearsals are $19.




New England Concervatory

http://concerts.newenglandconservatory.edu/index.php


The mission of New England Conservatory is the education and training of musicians of all ages from around the world, drawing on the talents of an accomplished faculty, and nurturing individual excellence in a challenging and supportive community dedicated to the highest standards of performance, teaching, and scholarship. In so doing, NEC aspires to ensure that music has a central place in public life and that the broader value of a rigorous musical education is recognized.
 Directions: Take the Green Line "E" train to the Symphony stop. Walk one block west on Huntington Avenue, towards the YMCA. Take the first left, onto Gainsborough Street. Jordan Hall is on the right.
Cost: All NEC concerts are FREE and non-ticketed unless otherwise indicated.


MLB Baseball—Boston Red Sox

Season: April to September
Stadium: Fenway Park

Directions: Walk straight up Brookline Ave towards the Citgo Sign or Green Line to Kenmore

Waterfront:

Institute of Contemporary Art

http://www.icaboston.org/

The Institute of Contemporary Art is not you traditional Art Museum. It provides a unique display of contemporary art and is making a mark with the young people in Boston.


Directions: Green Line to Park Street, Red Line to South Station, Silver Line to Court House and then Follow the signs to the ICA.
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00am-5:00pm, Thursday and Friday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Student $10




Coolidge Corner:

Coolidge Corner Theatre

http://www.coolidge.org/
The Coolidge Corner Theatre and a not-for-profit independent theatre that shows many lesser know/independent films along with film classics.
Directions: Green Line, C Train to Coolidge Corner stop, take a right onto Harvard Street the theatre is to the left.

Cost: Adult: $9.75, Member: $6.75, Matinee: (first showing of feature films BEFORE 4pm) $7.75

Directions: Green Line, C Train to Coolidge Corner stop, the theatre on Harvard Street to your right.

Brookline Booksmith


http://www.brooklinebooksmith.com/


The Brookline Booksmith is a gem of a book store with a section of new arrivals and great selection of used books. They also have book club and host many book related events.


Directions: Green Line, C Train to Coolidge Corner stop, take a right onto Harvard Street the store is on the right.




Harvard Square:

http://www.harvardsquare.com/