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  • 5Wits

    Channel Indiana Jones and star in your very own action adventure with “Tomb,” 40 minutes of immersing entertainment replicating an archaeological dig site in ancient Egypt. Teams of explorers complete tests presented by the pharaoh, while mind-bending and, at times, unnerving special effects react to guests. Not recommended for ages under 7 (those frightened by the dark and loud noises should be older). Open W-Th 11 a.m.-10 p.m., F-Sa 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Su 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission: $16-20.

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  • Fenway Park

    Home to the scrappy, singled-focused Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park is one of America’s favorite ballparks. Since its opening game in April of 1920, the historic, oddly-shaped field has seen the likes of the Babe, Cy and Ted. The left-field wall, the Green Monster, is a formidable target for batters, as well as for fans looking for prime seats, and its scoreboard achieves near relic statue as it is still hand operated.

  • Boston University’s Coit Observatory

    Gaze into the night sky and get a mini-lesson on the stars from members of B.U.’s astronomy department. Public open nights every W from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Event is cancelled if the sky is not clear. Free admission. Use stairwell on fifth floor next to Room 520.

    • 725 Commonwealth Ave. Call 617.353.2630 two hours before start time.
      Trip distance: 2,199 feet
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  • Kelleher Rose Garden

    Designed in the 1930s by Arthur Shurcliff, this stunning garden blooms with 100 different varieties of roses and 800 bushes, and is an educational as well as breathtaking experience. Open daily dawn to dusk.

    • Back Bay Fens, between The Fenway and Park Drive, 617.635.4505.
      Trip distance: 2,516 feet
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  • Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center

    A repository for documents, memorabilia and books chronicling the lives of artists, writers and public figures of this century. Highlights of the collection include the papers of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Winston Churchill and music from greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Arthur Fiedler. Open M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

    • Boston University, 771 Commonwealth Ave., 617.353.3696.
      Trip distance: 2,591 feet
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  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

    This Boston gem, modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palazzo, showcases Mrs. Gardner’s vast collection of more than 2,500 art objects and boasts a gorgeous inner courtyard with a changing landscape. Renowned holdings include works by Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Raphael, Degas and Sargent. On exhibit: “The Triumph of Marriage: Painted Cassoni of the Renaissance.” The Gardner also features the nation’s longest-running museum music program, with regular concerts. Free tours Tu-F at 2:30 p.m. Admission: $5-12, free under age 18, $2 discount with receipt from the Museum of Fine Arts. Open Tu-Su 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Victory Garden

    The oldest remaining United States garden from WWII is lovingly tended by local residents. More than 300 plots are individually cared for and as unique as the green thumbs who plant in them. Together, they form a sort of patchwork quilt of color and petals.

    • Back Bay Fens, between Boylston Street and the Muddy River..
      Trip distance: 0.5 miles
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  • Photographic Resource Center at Boston University

    The resource center observes the role of photography as an international voice and tries to spread interest about the art of photography with its cutting-edge exhibits and speakers (Annie Leibowitz, William Wegman and Abelardo Morell, to name a few). There’s also the 4,000-volume Aaron Siskind Library. Admission $2-3, free under age 18. Open Tu-W and F 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Th 10 am-8 pm, Sa-Su noon-5 p.m.

  • Massachusetts College of Art and Design Galleries

    MassArt hosts numerous galleries on its campus. Arnheim Gallery shows student and new teacher works, the Doran Gallery has graduate student and student curated events, the President’s Gallery shows works by alumni, faculty and staff, and the Student Life and Tower galleries feature student works within a unique ambience. Bakalar & Paine Galleries, MassArt’s 9000-sq.-ft. space, features professional local and international works in varied media. Open M-F 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sa 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

  • Warren Anatomical Museum

    Created from the personal specimen collection of Dr. John Collins Warren, this museum is one of the country’s leading medical museums and a valuable tool in the study and teaching of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Its contents include items like the skull of Phineas Gage, the either inhaler used in the first ether-assisted operation and Oliver Wendell Holmes’ microscope collection. Free. Open M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed holidays.

    • Located on the fifth floor of the Countway Library of Medicine, 10 Shattuck St., 617.432.6196.
      Trip distance: 0.6 miles
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  • Citypass

    Visit six of Boston’s top attractions for one low price and save time and money. $24-44. Valid nine days from first use. Passes can be purchased online or at each site.

  • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

    The MFA’s encyclopedic collection culls some of the world’s finest treasures, including international and contemporary art, instruments, photographs and textiles. Exhibits include: “Preserving History, Making History: The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,” “Great Company: Portraits by European Masters,” “Art and Empire: Treasures from Assyria in the British Museum” and “Karsh 100: A Biography in Images.” Free guided tours, films, gallery talks and activities. Open Sa-Tu 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m., W-F 10 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Admission: $7.50-25, W from 4 p.m. “pay as you wish,” free ages under 7.

    • 465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300. Reservations and tickets for “Art and Empire”: 800.440.6975.
      Trip distance: 0.6 miles
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  • Boston University Art Gallery

    Geared toward an interdisciplinary interpretation of art, this gallery concentrates on international, national and regional art developments in the 20th century and explores the achievements of underappreciated artists. This month: “Exposures: Other Histories in Early Postcards from Africa.” Free. Open Tu-F 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sa-Su 1-5 p.m.

  • Longyear Museum

    This museum offers exhibits, publications and programs on the life of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science. Visit “Mary Baker Eddy: A Spiritual Journey,” an exhibit that traces her spiritual journey through photographs, letters, interactive learning stations and media presentations. Open M, W-Sa 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Su 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Free admission.

    • 1125 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, 617.278.9000.
      Trip distance: 0.8 miles
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  • Massachusetts Historical Society

    This independent research library holds millions of unique documents on American history. John Winthrop’s journal of the founding of Massachusetts Bay in 1630, and correspondence between John and Abigail Adams are among the archives. Curator-guided, 90-minute tours Sa at 10 am. Free.

  • Back Bay Bicycles

    This wheel dealer rents city bikes (Cannondale Day Trippers, as well as mountain, hybrid and cyclecross), road and demo mountain bikes, and even bicycles built for two. Two-hour, daily and weekly rentals available. Complimentary lock and helmet. Also in-house service and repairs. Open M-F 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sa 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Su noon-5 p.m.

  • The Mapparium

    The Mary Baker Eddy Library’s main claim to fame, this beautiful, three-story glass globe created by Chester Lindsay Churchill allows patrons to view the world as it was in 1935. More than 10 million visitors have stood on the 30-foot glass bridge at the center of this three-dimensional world and pondered the global and geographic changes that have transpired since that time. Open Tu-Su 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last show begins at 3:40 p.m. $4-6

    • 200 Massachusetts Ave., 617.450.7000.
      Trip distance: 0.9 miles
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  • The Mary Baker Eddy Library

    Dedicated to the power of ideas, this architectural treasure explores the life and achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, an exceptional 19th-century religious leader, teacher and businesswoman. Visit the renowned “Mapparium,” a three-story stained glass globe. Exhibits include: “Private Carriage, Public Journey,” “Honest Investigator: Mary Baker Eddy and 19th-Century Scientific Thought” and “Sensational press: Radical Response.” Admission: $4-6, free under age 6. Open Tu-Su 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

    • 200 Massachusetts Ave., 888.222.3711.
      Trip distance: 0.9 miles
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  • Emerald Necklace

    Boston’s renowned park system is a string of nine continuous parks (six created by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted) that includes the Boston Common, Public Garden, Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Back Bay Fens and Arnold Arboretum.

    • Emerald Necklace Conservancy, 617.232.5374.
      Trip distance: 1 miles
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  • First Church of Christ, Scientist

    Built in 1894 and extended in 1906, ”The Mother Church” is the world headquarters of the Church of Christ, Scientist. The Romanesque granite structure with stained glass windows can seat 3,000 people and is situated on a 14-acre plaza with a reflection pool. Free 30-minute tours Tu-Su afternoons.

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