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Arts, Culture and Attractions

The 8th District is an attractive tourist location due to its rich history and many cultural offerings. Visitors can walk the Freedom Trail and watch Revolutionary War history come alive. Along the way, they can check out the Old North Church, the U.S.S. Constitution and the Bunker Hill Monument. They will find exhibits of interest in the district's many museums - a small sampling of offerings includes the Museum of Science, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum.

The 8th District offers a dining experience to satisfy every palate and every price range. Visitors can check out Chinatown for an authentic Asian feast or the North End for classic Italian cuisine. Throughout the 8th District you will find abundant seafood, Irish pub fare, Spanish tapas, French-Cambodian treats, classic American dishes and countless ethnic gems. Boston's Theatre District offers a variety of entertainment options, from musicals to Broadway-bound extravaganzas. The 8th District has so much to offer, you'll want to schedule a return visit.

For more information on specific attractions, check out the web sites below.

Museums

The Children's Museum
The Boston Historical Society and Museum
Harvard University Art Museums
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Museum of Afro American History Boston
Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Printing
Museum of Science

Music and Theater

The American Repertory Theatre
Arts Boston (Arts/Boston is a not-for-profit organization serving Greater Boston's cultural institutions and the public)
The Boston Academy of Music
The Boston Conservatory of Music
The Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston Center for the Arts
Citi Center for the Performing Arts
Dance Umbrella
The Handel and Hayden Society
Huntington Theatre
The Lyric Stage
Majestic Theatre
North Shore Music Theatre

Other Attractions

Arnold Arboretum
The Boston Freedom Trail
The Franklin Park Zoo
John F. Kennedy Library
The New England Aquarium
U.S.S. Constitution

 

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About the 8th District

Those seeking more information about Massachusetts may find interest in these web pages about the 8th District.

Links especially for students

Students, parents and teachers may find interest in this collection of government provided educational links.

 

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