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Boston’s Best Experiences, From Boston Common to Freedom Trail

Name: The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Address: 10 Avery Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, USA
Telephone: +1 617-574-7100

Experiences

Located in downtown Boston, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston offers hotel guests a wealth of nearby attractions. History can be found around every corner, starting in Boston Common across from the hotel. The 50-acre park the oldest in the country and is the beginning of the Freedom Trail, home to many of Boston’s beloved historic sites. The hotel is also near the Theater District and Financial District, letting you stroll to your meeting or to a performance at the nearby Citizens Bank Opera House.

Ritz Kids

At The Ritz-Carlton, Boston, family vacations are opportunities to inspire and remember. This is especially true for young guests, who are greeted with a red wagon full of toys that they can enjoy during their stay. This magical introduction to the hotel sets the tone for a family-friendly experience enhanced by the special amenities, treats and kid-friendly menus of the Ritz Kids program.

Family plays in mini tent over toy campfire

Children's Services

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston offers junior guests a variety of special services and amenities, including:

Infant toiletry and safety items available through housekeeping
Cribs and high chairs available through housekeeping
Children’s coloring book menu available in all restaurants and through in-room dining
Ritz Kids® Healthy Taste Menus, providing healthy, tasty treats for children
Scavenger hunt through the hotel, and special welcome gift

Things to Do

New England Aquarium

Conveniently located on Boston’s waterfront, the New England Aquarium features more than 20,000 animals of 600 different species.

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

Boston Duck Tour

"One big splash and the rest is history!" This fully narrated historic tour takes place in authentic WWI amphibious vehicles through the streets of Boston and into the Charles River.

http://www.bostonducktours.com/

Boston Children’s Museum

Boston Children’s Museum’s exhibits and programs emphasize hands-on engagement and learning through experience, employing play as a tool to spark the inherent creativity, curiosity, and imagination of children.

http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/

Museum of Science

The Science Museum is a world-renowned educational institution with over 400 interactive participatory exhibits featuring live animal and physical science demonstrations, courses, traveling exhibits, a computer center, the Mugar Omni Theater, and Charles Hayden Planetarium.

http://www.mos.org/

Freedom Trail

Boston's Freedom Trail is a red (mostly brick) path through downtown Boston which leads to sixteen significant historical sites. The 2.5 mile (4 km) walk from the Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown is popular with tourists. Part of the Freedom Trail overlaps with the much longer Boston Harbor Walk. The Freedom Trail is a unit of Boston National Historical Parks.

http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/

Immerse Yourself in Boston’s Cultural Legacy From This Theater District Hotel

When it comes to offering authentic experiences of the city, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston remains unsurpassed. Take advantage of the hotel’s downtown location to walk to the Theater District and indulge in world-class performances at the Boch Center. Watch history come alive along the Freedom Trail, or gaze upon 19th-century architecture in Back Bay. From the arts to modern entertainment, shopping to national treasures, Boston awaits your discovery.

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Plan Your Trip

Whether you call it Beantown or the City of Good Hearts, Boston is the metropolitan heart of New England. Full of gorgeous architecture and corner squares, it’s home to some of the nation’s top universities, which attract students and scholars from around the world. Here’s what to pack and what to book in order to enjoy its lovely streetscapes and beautiful campuses.

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Equinox Sports Club

At the adjoining Equinox Sports Club, hotel guests enjoy access to 114,000 square feet of sunlit space featuring state-of-the-art equipment and a wide range of fitness and wellness programs. Challenge yourself on the full basketball court or one of four international squash courts, then refresh with a swim in the 25-yard indoor pool. Guests 18 and over may access the Club; admission is complimentary with Club Lounge access or available for $20 per day.

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Equinox Sports Club, Boston

Group Classes

Equinox’s award-winning Group Fitness and Mind Body programming offers more than 100 weekly classes to suit every pace and preference. From yoga and barre to high-energy Zumba sessions, discover the perfect balance of movement, rhythm, and intensity to elevate your fitness experience.

More Activities and Local Partners

Boston Common/Public Gardens Freedom Trail

Old North Church

U.S.S. Constitution

Bunker Hill Monument

Paul Revere House

Nearby Things To Do

Area Sightseeing

Boston Duck Tours

Tours the city of Boston

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Boston Duck Tours

+1 617-267-3825

Area Sightseeing

Black Heritage Trail

Beacon Hill

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National Park Services

Area Sightseeing

North End Food Tour

North End Boston

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North End Residents

Area Sightseeing

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Area Sightseeing

Fenway Park Tour

Fenway Park

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Fenway Park

Area Sightseeing

Harvard Tour

Harvard University

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Harvard University

Fitness

Equinox Sports Club

3.5 Miles

Full-service center with Olympic pool and gym. Temporary day passes and drop-in rates available.

Golf

Granite Links

10.0 Miles

This semi-private club is open to the public and features 27 holes of links-style golf built on former granite quarries. The course is renowned for its panoramic views of the Boston skyline and the harbor.

Golf

George Wright Golf Course

10.0 Miles

George Wright Golf Course is a Donald Ross designed, public golf course in Hyde Park, Massachusetts that was opened in 1938.

Golf

Shaker Hills Country Club

39.0 Miles

Shaker Hills is a public golf course rated #1 in Massachusetts by Golf Digest. It offers 18 holes, a superior practice facility, a roof shot, and golf outings.

Golf

Waverly Oaks Golf Club

45.0 Miles

Towering oak trees, rolling elevation, coastal winds, and vast views. The result? A coastal championship golf experience like no other.

Golf

Pinehills Golf Club

46.0 Miles

Enjoy 18 holes of golf on a 7,132-yard, par 73 course with plush fairways and majestic pine trees.

54 Clubhouse Dr, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, 02360

Ski

Wachussett Mountain

Ski

Loon Mountain

Ski Lockers

Ski

Killington Mountain

Ski Lockers

Swimming

Pleasure Bay

2.8 Miles

Local Attractions

Harvard University

University Hall, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02138

Fenway Park

4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA, USA, 02215

Faneuil Hall Market Place

4 South Market Building, Boston, MA, USA, 02109

Freedom Trail

starts at The State House, Boston, MA, USA, 02111

Public Garden

4 Charles Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116

Newbury Street/ Shops

Newbury Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116

Copley Square

2 Copley Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02116

Museum of Fine Arts

Avenue of the Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02115

New England Aquarium

1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA, USA, 02110
Theater District

Tremont Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02111

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Columbia Point, Boston, MA, USA, 02125

The Isabella Gardner Museum

25 Evans Way, Boston, MA, USA, 02115

Harvard University

Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02138

Boston University

One Silber Way, Boston, MA, USA, 02215

Boston College

140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA, 02467

Tufts University

419 Boston Ave, Medford, MA, USA, 02155

Boston Bruins

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA, USA, 02114

Boston Celtics

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA, USA, 02114
Boston Common/Public Gardens

Across from the hotel, Boston, MA, USA, 02111

Boston Red Sox

4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA, USA, 02215

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Harvard University

University Hall, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02138

Fenway Park

4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA, USA, 02215

Faneuil Hall Market Place

4 South Market Building, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Freedom Trail

starts at The State House, Boston, MA, USA, 02111

Public Garden

4 Charles Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116

Newbury Street/ Shops

Newbury Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
Copley Square

2 Copley Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02116

Museum of Fine Arts

Avenue of the Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02115

New England Aquarium

1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA, USA, 02110
Theater District

Tremont Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02111

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Columbia Point, Boston, MA, USA, 02125

The Isabella Gardner Museum

25 Evans Way, Boston, MA, USA, 02115
Harvard University

Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02138

Boston University

One Silber Way, Boston, MA, USA, 02215

Boston College

140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA, 02467
Tufts University

419 Boston Ave, Medford, MA, USA, 02155

Boston Bruins

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA, USA, 02114

Boston Celtics

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA, USA, 02114
Boston Common/Public Gardens

Across from the hotel, Boston, MA, USA, 02111

Boston Red Sox

4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA, USA, 02215

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some local attractions and things to do near The Ritz-Carlton, Boston?

Harvard University, Boston University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston Bruins and more are nearby The Ritz-Carlton, Boston.

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