Editing Boston (section)

===Activities===
Thanks to some Boston locals and their research check out few of the links

*[http://hubpages.com/hub/21-free-things-to-do-in-boston 21 Free Things To Do In Boston] - This is a list and guide of Free Things to do in Boston while visiting - the list includes museums, tours, events, entertainment, places to eat and lots more.

*[http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/massachusetts/towns/boston/galleries/25freethingstodoinBoston/ 25 free things to do around Boston] - Taken from one of the local Boston sites.

*[http://www.bostonducktours.com Boston Duck Tours] - Unique ride and tour of Boston on special amphibious vehicles. Tour guides are full of interesting information, jokes and historical oddities. They also encourage "quacking", making this tour perfect for children and adults unafraid to feel slightly silly. A bit pricey (maybe $30), but a "must do" if you only have 1 or 2 days in Boston and want to get a quick feel for the city without walking around or reading a book. Locals also enjoy this ride. Good on a sunny or rainy weather day.  Tours start at either the Prudential Center (E branch of the Green Line) or at the Museum of Science (Science Park on the Green line).
*[http://www.swanboats.com/ Swan Boats] - Summer only. For $2 or $3, you get a nice little ride around the lagoon in the public gardens. Arlington Station on the Green line, and walk eastward into the Public Gardens.
*[http://www.prudentialcenter.com/shop/shop_detail.php?id=64 Skywalk at the Prudential Center] - Best view of the city from the top of the tallest building. Cost is approximately $12 to go to the top. Dusk (4pm-7pm) for sunsets is probably the best time to visit. Go to the Prudential Station on the Green Line.
*[http://thehubway.com/ Hubway Bikesharing] - Similar to the Vélib bikesharing program in France and in other cities, you can rent a bicycle at one station and return it at another. The the bikesharing program closes during the winter months, however. 
*[http://www.photowalks.com/ Photo Walk] - Explore Boston on five separate photo walking tours presented with fascinating historic commentary and creative photography tips. Capture amazing pictures in Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the Public Garden, along the Freedom Trail and Boston Harbor. All ages and skill levels welcome. Starting points vary based on walk locations.
*[http://www.mos.org Museum of Science] - Highly interactive museum that is absolutely fun for kids and adults. Great for a rainy day. Science Park Station on the Green Line. 
*[http://www.urbanadventours.com/tours.php?tourtype=daily Urban Adventours] - Choose from several different bike ride tours of different parts of Boston and the surrounding area.
*[http://www.minutemanbikeway.org/ Minuteman Bikeway] - Off-Street paved bicycle path appx 15km long. Takes you through historic [http://www.libertyride.us/historic.html Lexington Center], home of the [[:wikipedia:Battles_of_Lexington_and_Concord|first battles at start of the American Revolutionary War]]. Starts at Alewife Station on the Red Line.
*Rent (hire) Bicycles - Bike Tours and other independent rental shops: [http://www.landrys.com/services/BikeRentals/default.aspx 1], [http://www.cambridgebicycle.com/design/rentals.htm 2], [http://www.urbanadventours.com/bikes.php 3], [http://bostonbiketours.com/rentals.htm 4] (various locations).
*[http://crw.org/ Charles River Wheelmen] - A group of regular cyclists ride together around the city and surrounding areas. Also visit [http://www.massbike.org/ Mass Bike Association] for regional bicycling information.
*Spirit of Boston Cruise-
*Whale Watching-
*[[:wikipedia:Isabella_Stewart_Gardner_Museum|Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]] - smaller, private art museum - collection of the same namesake. Several high value paintings were stolen from this museum in 1990, including works by Vermeer and Degas. Longwood or Musueum of Fine Arts Station on the Green E. Line.
*[http://www.neaq.org New England Aquarium] - slightly expensive ($30) and not an all-afternoon activity, Boston CSers recommend you go to the Museum of Science or Museum of Fine Arts first, before you go here. Good on a rainy weather day. The harbor-walk next to it is a nice, free walking activity instead if you are nearby. Aquarium Station on the Blue line.
*[http://www.esplanadeassociation.org Charles River Esplanade] - Walk along the Charles river, along the Boston/south side. Share the path with dozens of bicyclists and joggers, as you head westward. Rent canoes, sit on the river, watch sailboats, or maybe even dip your feet in the water. Excellent to visit on a warm, sunny weather day. Charles/MGH Station on the Red Line for the eastern-most end.
*[http://www.bostoncommonfrogpond.org/ Ice Skating at Frog Pond] - Winter season only - Smaller version of NYC's central park rink. Park Street Station, Red and Green lines.
*[http://www.yelp.com/biz/samuel-adams-brewery-boston Samuel Adams Brewery Tours] - Take a tour of a popular local beer brewery. All ages welcome, however you must be 21 years old to sample the beer. Good on a rainy day. Stony Brook station, Orange Line.
*Foliage viewing - Fall / Autumn Season only -