| Product: |
Sights & Attractions in Boston (Massachusetts) |
| Date: |
03/03/03 (303 review reads) |
| Rating: |
 |
Advantages: well presented, cute penguins & more
Disadvantages: can get busy, sea lion's breath- ugh!
Seeing marine life next to Boston's harbour makes sense.
The Aquarium is one of the things I enjoyed most in Boston - especially because of the close views of the many penguins they have.
The Aquariums is not really about Boston at all - but does a great job in presenting extensive, informative displays about virtually anything affecting our marine world. This is done alongside the animals and fish themselves.
I found that we could get closer and better looks at almost everything and also spend as long as we wanted at each tank without getting hassled along. The Aquariums cleverly designed on multiple levels with a giant central tank - so as you spiral upwards past the many tanks - there are some rather large sharks keeping a beady eye on you.
Being indoors - this is great thing to do with kids if it rains - but don't expect to be alone in thinking that. We got there early an benefited from less crowds. It also meant we could see whatever encounter sessions we wanted to.
The penguin talk was fascinating - did you know that these birds choose one mate for life (usually anyway!)...
There are numerous education tools for kids and specially designed tour routes and questionnaires to be completed as they go around.
I could go on or day but in summary it was money well spent and a welcome "natural" break from city-tourism.
Some fact and details
++++++++++++++
What can you see there ?
_____________________
Everything marine:- African penguins, a Thinking Gallery. a whale skeleton, Rivers of the Americas Gallery, Edge of the Sea touch tank, Shorebirds/Northern Waters, Giant Ocean Tank, rockhopper penguins, sea otters, harbour seals, Tropical Gallery, little blue penguins and the ubiquitous shop for souvenirs.
Where ?
_______
Adjacent to the harbour @ Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
How much?
_________
Adult $15.50
Seniors (60+ yrs) $13.50
Child (3-11 yrs)
$8.50
They have a membership scheme which probably less relevant to the UK tourist.
Children under 3 are admitted free of charge.
Discounts are available for large groups.
The aquarium runs deals with the co-located IMAX theatre - so you can do both Aquarium & IMAX at a discount.
TOP TIP - 5 of Boston's biggest attractions are
How to get there?
______________
It obviously depends where you are staying - but the best way to get most places in Boston is either on foot OR using the T (Boston's equivalent of the London Underground - I'll write a review of this soon - until then go to http://www.mbta.com ).
Head for the aptly named Aquarium station on the Boston T.
If you want my advice - do not drive in Boston unless you really have to! Traffic is terrible, one-way systems make life hard to bear and parking is as costly as London.
Summary:
|
Last comments:
 |
- 04/03/03 as "Fishbulb" below. |
 |
- 03/03/03 Hiya. Not a bad opinion there, but perhaps a little short on information. Prices, size, amenities etc are all things you should include in your opinion - as well as rereading it before you post or using a spellcheck!
Plea se can you try to limit postings to one, maybe two opinions a day - you'll find it a lot more rewarding taking your time and writing one excellent op which gets 30 reads than 8 ops that get an average of 3 reads each. You may even get yourself a crowned op if you take your time and write well, as well as reading other people's opinions too.
People will boycott your opinions if you post so many no matter how good they are. If you update, then please let me know as I'd love to come back and read more.
|
|
Deutschland 
España 
Italia 
France - 
