MBTA water ferry
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Ferry Tale

A great harbor cruise that's ridiculously cheap

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Hot and Bothered

Get beaten with sticks at an old-school steam bath.

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Judson B. Coit Observatory
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Seeing Stars

How to see the night sky up close and year 'round

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Boston Marathon finish line spectator area
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Finishing School

The best view of the marathon finish line is free.

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Runners' World

The underground races of elite runners

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Boston Winery
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Barrels of Fun

The unlikely place where you can make your own wine

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Boston Movie Tours
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Hollywood East

Boston’s movie magic unmasked

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Lake Waban, Wellesley College
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College Tour

A smart escape hidden on a suburban campus

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Farfar's Danish Ice Cream Shop
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Frozen in Time

An ice-cream stand that will take you back

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Magnificent Muffin
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Early Rising

A bakery worth seeking out—but not too late

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Caffe Graffiti
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Room with a View

A spacious café where you can see the sights

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Nashoba Brook Bakery
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Getting Baked

A great bakery in a surreal setting

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Family Dining

A second-generation chef cooks up great Italian

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Café Fresh Bagels
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Fresh Start

A fat, piping-hot bagel that puts the rest to shame

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