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MASSACHUSETTS OFFERS 50 SPRING ADVENTURES FOR UNDER $50 – FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR
State Offers Array of Activities for Little or No Cost
May 11, 2009 (Massachusetts) – While travelers across the country are tightening their purse strings, Massachusetts offers plenty of options across the state to keep your next getaway withinbudget. From museums to baseball games, zoos and wineries, Massachusetts travelers can enjoy an affordable, fun-filled getaway for little or no cost.
The following is a list of activities throughout the state that a family of four can enjoy for under $50 this spring.
Please visit www.massvacation.com for additional information and to learn more about the free Mass Value Pass, which offers discounts of up to 25% at over 400 hotels, restaurants and attractions. The Mass Value Pass promotion will run until June 30.
GREATER BOSTON
Swan Boats
Two Adults: $5.50
Family of 4: $8.50
www.swanboats.com
Top of the Hub Skywalk Observatory
Two Adults: $22.00
Family of 4: $37.00
www.topofthehub.net
Institute of Contemporary Art
Two Adults: $24.00
Family of 4: $24.00
www.icaboston.org
IMAX Theater – New England Aquarium
Two Adults: $19.90
Family of 4: $35.80
www.neaq.org/visit/imax
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Two Adults: $24.00
Family of 4: $24.00
www.gardnermuseum.org
Boston Children’s Museum
2 Adults: $24.00
Family of 4: $42.00
www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org
MIT Museum
Two Adults: $15.00
Family of 4: $21.00
web.mit.edu/museum/index.html
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Two Adults: $24.00
Family of 4: $24.00
www.jfklibrary.org
Fenway Park Tours
Two Adults: $24.00
Family of 4: $44.00
boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark/tour.jsp
Franklin Park Zoo
Two Adults: $24.00
Family of 4: $38.00
www.zoonewengland.org
Museum of African American History
Two Adults: $10.00
Family of 4: $20.00
www.afroammuseum.org/
NORTH OF BOSTON & GREATER MERRIMACK VALLEY
Salem Witch Museum
Two adults: $16.00
Family of 4: $27.00
www.salemwitchmuseum.com
The Butterfly Place
Two adults: $20.00
Family of 4: $34.00
www.butterflyplace-ma.com
Peabody Essex Museum
Two adults: $30.00
Family of 4: $30.00
www.pem.org
Lowell Spinners
Two adults: $16.00
Family of 4: $32.00
web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=t558
The Loading Dock Gallery
Two adults: Free
Family of 4: Free
www.theloadingdockgallery.com
Concord Museum
Two Adults: $20.00
Family of 4: $30.00
www.concordmuseum.org
Salem Trolley
Two Adults: $24.00
Family of 4: $34.00
www.salemtrolley.com
Saugus Iron Works
Two Adults: Free
Family of 4: Free
www.nps.gov/sair
Wenham Museum
Two adults: $14.00
Family of 4: $24.00
www.wenhammuseum.org
SOUTH OF BOSTON
The Ocean Explorium
Two adults: $4.00
Family of 4: $7.00
www.oceanexplorium.org
Russell Family Farms/Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery
Two adults: Free
Family of 4: Free
www.westportrivers.com
South Shore Natural Science Center
Two adults: $10.00
Family of 4: $16.00
www.ssnsc.org
Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum
Two Adults: $8.00
Family of 4: $8.00
www.scituatehistoricalsociety.org
Sparrow House
Two Adults: $4.00
Family of 4: $6.00
www.sparrowhouse.com
Lizzie Borden Museum
Two Adults: $25.00
Family of 4: $35.00
www.lizzie-borden.com
Brockton Rox
Two Adults: $9.50
Family of 4: $19.00
www.brocktonrox.com
Mayflower II
Two Adults: $20.00
Family of 4: $34.00
www.plimoth.org
New Bedford Whaling Museum
Two Adults: $20.00
Family of 4: $32.00
www.whalingmuseum.org
CAPE COD, MARTHA’S VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET
Sandwich Glass Museum
Two adults: $10.00
Family of 4: $12.50
www.sandwichglassmuseum.org
ZooQuarium
Two Adults: $19.50
Family of 4: $33.00
www.zooquariumcapecod.net
Cape Cod Chip Factory
Two Adults: Free
Family of 4: Free
www.capecodchips.com
Cisco Brewers/Nantucket Vineyard/Triple Eight Distillery
Two Adults: Free
Family of 4: Free
www.ciscobrewers.com
Martha’s Vineyard Museum
Two Adults: $12.00
Family of 4: $20.00
www.marthasvineyardhistory.org
Nantucket Shipwreck & Life Saving Museum
Two Adults: $10.00
Family of 4: $16.00
www.nantucketlifesavingmuseum.com
World of Reptiles & Birds
Two Adults: $10.00
Family of 4: $20.00
www.reptilesandbirds.com
Flying Horses Carousel
Two Adults: $3.00
Family of 4: $6.00
www.mvpreservation.org
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Worcester Art Museum
Two Adults: $20.00
Family of 4: $20.00
www.worcesterart.org
EcoTarium
Two Adults: $20.00
Family of 4: $36.00
www.ecotarium.org
Fruitlands Museum
Two Adults: $24.00
Family of 4: $34.00
www.fruitlands.org
Worcester Historical Museum
Two Adults: $10.00
Family of 4: $10.00
www.worcesterhistory.org
Wachusett Brewing Company
Two Adults: Free.00
Family of 4: Free
www.wachusettbrew.com
Nashoba Valley Winery
Two Adults: $12.00
Family of 4: $12.00
www.wachusettbrew.com
Higgins Armory
Two Adults: $18.00
Family of 4: $32.00
www.higgins.org
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Two Adults: $20.00
Family of 4: $30.00
www.towerhillbg.org
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Two Adults: $20.00
Family of 4: $30.00
www.picturebookart.org
Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
Two Adults: Free
Family of 4: Free
www.catinthehat.org
Norman Rockwell Museum
Two Adults: $30.00
Family of 4: $30.00
www.nrm.org
Emily Dickinson Museum
Two Adults: $20.00
Family of 4: $30.00
www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org
The Zoo in Forest Park
Two Adults: $12.00
Family of 4: $20.00
www.forestparkzoo.org
Yankee Candle Making Museum
Two Adults: Free
Family of 4: Free
www.yankeecandle.com
MASS MoCA
Two Adults: $30.00
Family of 4: $40.00
www.massmoca.org
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens
Two Adults: $24.00
Family of 4: $40.00
www.magicwings.com
The Road to the Final Four® Goes Through Boston
2009 NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball East Regional in Boston
March 26 & 28, 2009
Boston, MA: The road to the Final Four® travels through Boston when the 2009 NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball East Regionals are held at the TD Banknorth Garden March 26 and 28.
The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Massachusetts Sports & Entertainment Commission and Boston College booked the NCAA® Regionals four years ago. “This is a great event for the city during what is traditionally a slow time of year for our visitor industry,” said Patrick B. Moscaritolo, President & CEO of the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau. “The weekend is expected to generate more than $7 million in economic spending for the region’s visitor industry, in addition to the exposure Boston will receive as the games are broadcast nationally by CBS,” Moscaritolo said.
Although the games are sold out, the NCAA® has opened the practices on Wednesday, March 25, to the public. Open Practice Day runs from 11am – 4pm at the TD Banknorth Garden and gives fans the opportunity to see four NCAA® Men’s Basketball Regional participant teams up close as they prepare for their games the following day. Pittsburgh will take on Xavier on March 26 at the TD Banknorth Garden with a 7:27p.m. tip-off. And the much awaited Villanova vs. Duke game will follow at approximately 9:57p.m. The winners at Thursday’s games advance to the Regional final game on March 28 at the TD Banknorth Garden and that winner will move on to Detroit for the Final Four®.
In 2006, the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Massachusetts Sports & Entertainment Commission began working together with local sports teams, colleges, universities and city and state officials to secure sports events and sports related meetings.
Sporting events and sports related meetings have significant impact on Boston, representing almost 3 million visitors and $1.6 billion dollars in spending for the region. “The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau’s collaboration with our local colleges and universities, city and state officials and the Massachusetts Sports & Entertainment Commission have driven this success,” said Moscaritolo.
Already this year, Boston has hosted the 2009 Champions Cup Boston, an annual series for senior tennis players; 2009 AT&T USA Indoor Track & Field Championships; the 2009 Nike Indoor Nationals; and the 2009 NCAA® Women’s Frozen Four®. Later this year Boston will play host to major events such as the world’s premier global race and nautical adventure, the Volvo Ocean Race. This nine-month race will make its only stop in North America when it comes to Boston April 25 to May 16. The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau is forecasting a $20 million shot in the arm from the Volvo Ocean Race, with 20,000 hotel room nights occupied. Once again, the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships will return to Gillette Stadium, May 23 – 25. Last year, more than 131,000 fans attended this event over Memorial Day weekend, driving $17 million in visitor spending. The 2009 BDO Women’s Jr. World Cup Field Hockey is set for August 13 – 16. Boston, the birthplace of field hockey in the United States, will serve at
the showcase of the sports newest wave of international talent. Scheduled for August 3-16, 2009, the 16-team Junior World Cup will be held at Harvard University hosted by USA Field Hockey. Held every four years, the Junior World Cup represents the top international event for athletes under the age of 21.
Travel & Leisure readers name Boston
“America’s Favorite City” 2008
BOSTON, October 15, 2008 — Following weeks of multi-stage, online voting for Travel + Leisure’s coveted title of “America’s Favorite City,” Boston emerged the 2008 winner.
Starting three weeks ago on travelandleisure.com, 25 US cities vied against each other in a head-to-head battle for the title. Just twelve cities advanced to Round Two, Boston among them. In Round Two, Boston beat Miami (70% vs. 30%); in Round Three, Boston beat New York and Chicago by capturing 46% of the votes (New York had 29%, Chicago had 25%). In the competing bracket, San Francisco (51% of the votes) beat Honolulu (20%) and San Diego (29%).
In the final round, Boston went up against San Francisco, another USA coastal city worthy of a chance at the title.
“Boston trounced San Francisco to win this year’s title,“ said Nancy Novogrod, Editor-In-Chief of Travel & Leisure magazine.
According to Novogrod, “Boston may be steeped in history, but it is madly evolving. The combination of the new waterfront Institute of Contemporary Art, the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the urban park created by the Big Dig project, and Boston’s hotel scene with new arrivals such as the Mandarin Oriental Boston Hotel, waterfront InterContinental Boston, the Liberty Hotel, and next – the Fairmont Battery Wharf on the waterfront, all add up to a vibrant international destination.”
Patrick Moscaritolo, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau is, of course, in agreement with the decision: “Boston, as everyone knows, played an important part in founding this country. It also has been the center of creativity and innovation for more than 300 years, but what makes Boston so popular today is its scale, livability, cultural attractions, historical treasures, and its championship sports teams that drive ‘civic pride.’’ We are thrilled to have been voted American’s Favorite City.”
Source: BostonUSA.com
March 15-20 & March 22-27, 2009
Once again, the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau and American Express present Restaurant Week Boston®. American Express® Card members have first dibs and can enjoy an exclusive early reservation period now through February 22, 2009. View the participating restaurants above. Reserve your table now by calling the restaurants of your choice and mention any American Express Card.
From Sunday, March 15 through Friday, March 20 and Sunday, March 22 – Friday, March 27, 2009 diners will enjoy 3-course lunches for $20.09 and/or dinners for $33.09 at restaurants throughout Boston, Cambridge, the suburbs and beyond.
New to the Restaurant Week Menu this year is a 2-course lunch option for $15.09. Diners can enjoy an entree and then elect either an appetizer or dessert as the second course. Many restaurants are also including Saturday this year.
Price is per person and excludes beverage, tax and gratuity. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.
Restaurant Week Boston® is a perfect time to sample new restaurants and visit old favorites as chefs prepare delectable 3 course meals for your dining pleasure.
Eat out. Eat Out Often.
bostonusa.com/restaurantweek
New Years Eve is a HUGE celebration all around the globe, and Boston does it’s part to make this night fun for all ages. The Boston First Night celebration is one that is family friendly and runs all day long. There are indoor and outdoor activities including magic shows, stunts, comedy and music. A First Night button gets you into all the indoor activities at First Night. You get 12 hours of programming plus discounts before and after First Night for only $15 online!
If you are looking for something in Boston nightlife, there are alot of bars, and nightclubs in Boston hosting their New Years Eve parties in Boston. We found a good listing of Boston New Years Eve parties and include links to the clubs or promoters hosting the events.
Whether you love local and are looking for something to do in the city or your visiting Boston for a vacation, PickBoston.com will give you insite to the best of what Boston has to offer.
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