Everything at the 250,000 sq. ft. Children's Museum is hands-on. Exhibits like the famous “Bubble Land” and the “Raceways,” which uses ramps and golf balls to demonstrate laws of physics outside of the classroom, create the perfect combination of education and fun for children and adults alike. Highlights include the “Japanese House,” where kids sit inside a mock two-story silk merchant's home in Kyoto and experience Japanese customs, the “New Balance Climb,” a 2-story climbing maze, and a new “Arthur's World” exhibit inspired by the popular children's program. Weekends feature special performances on the Kid Stage, and there is a special area for toddlers and exhausted guardians. The “Recycle” shop sells recycled-from-industry cardboard, plastic, foam rubber, and other doo-dads suitable for arts-and-crafts projects. The famous Milk Bottle kiosk outside offers ice cream and sandwiches in the summer. A large museum shop offers educational books, toys, and games. Call or check the website for numerous special events. Admission $9, seniors and children 2-15 $7, age 1 $2, infants and museum members free. Friday 5-9pm, $1 for all ages. Due to the construction of the Congress Street Bridge, please allow extra travel time to the Museum. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. There's a beautiful walkway that runs under the Evelyn Moakley Bridge to the Barking Crab and leading to the Boston Children's Museum. Quiet with seating so that you can enjoy a romantic walk and take in the wonderful view. As part of its commitment to “green design”, the Museum has integrated roofs with plantings into the new addition; storm water retention system to reduce run-off into the Fort Point Channel; new infrastructure and fixtures to ensure building efficiency; and use of recycled, local, low-emitting building materials. Neil Gordon of the Museum is on the Friends of Fort Point Channel Board of Directors and is actively involved in the support, planning and promotion of the historic Fort Point district and its neighborhoods. Part of the Boston Harborwalk, a pedestrian path meant to revitalize and improve the enjoyment of Boston waterfront and promote its access to the public.

This newly renovated posh luxury hotel in the heart of Boston's Theatre District has undergone a $11 million facelift in 2008 which included revamped guest rooms, suites and public spaces. The renovated hotel boasts the addition of a $1 million art collection, a brand new ballroom overlooking the Boston Common park and a dramatic views of Boston's Theatre District. Since its modernization in 2008, the Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common has hosted a slew of celebrities including Mel Gibson and Robert DeNiro in town shooting "The Edge of Darkness." The hotel also boasts a stunning in-house restaurant called Jer-Ne.

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The Distillery is a vibrant community of artists, artisans, and small businesses located in a beautiful mid 19th century converted rum distillery building. For more than twenty years The Distillery has been a hub of creativity and the arts in the city of Boston, housing many nationally and internationally renowned artists and artisans. Located in lovely and historic South Boston, The Distillery houses three galleries as well as approximately 140 tenants in its studios and studio apartments. Come meet the artists and personnel and experience The Distillery firsthand at our annual Open Studios event each fall.

These Zipcars are parked in the parking garage across from the Boston Design Center.

This location is at 267 Commercial Street in the FitzInn parking lot on Sargent's Wharf which is next to Lewis Wharf. The parking lot is just to the left of Starbucks.

These Zipcars are located in the parking lot Whittier Place Condominiums.

These cars are located at One Nassau Street in Boston, directly behind the New England Medical Center.

This Zipcar is parked in the alley behind 242 West Newton Street.

These Zipcars are parked in the garage under 4 Emerson Place.