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EW SHOW DAILY 28 Boston attractions B oston boasts a wide range of places to visit and major attractions to see. Freedom Trail www.thefreedomtrail.org 617-357-8300 The Freedom Trail constitutes a 2.5- mile red path through the heart of downtown Boston, from Boston Common to the USS Constitution in Charlestown. It showcases numerous historic sites that played a key role in the Revolutionary War story. They include the State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, Old Corner Book Store, the Old South Meeting House, and the Old State House. The trail can be explored on your own, with a tour guide, or with an audio guide. Faneuil Hall 4 South Market Building 617-523-1300 www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com A marketplace and meeting hall since 1742, Faneuil Hall still serves a role in Boston commerce and history. The hall marketplace offers a multitude of shopping and dining options, as well as special events and street theater. Faneuil Hall Square has daily National Park Service Rangers historic talks every half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. The Paul Revere House 19 North Square 617-523-2338 www.paulreverehouse.org Paul Revere, famous for his midnight ride to warn the American militia that English soldiers were approaching, owned this home from 1770 until 1800. The Paul Revere Memorial Association, a private, non-profit organization, now offers tours of the house, which is restored to its late seventeenth century ap- pearance. Tours are self-guided and run in the spring from 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Average visits are 30 to 45 minutes. Admission is $3.50 for adults. Sunday, April 27, 2014 Boston Travel USS Constitution Bldg. 5 Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown www.history.navy.mil/ussconstitution Called "Old Ironsides," this ship is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. It was launched in 1797 and is still crewed, main- tained, and operated by the U.S. Navy, according to a pamphlet on the ship's website. Hours of opera- tion in the spring are Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guided tours begin at 10 a.m. and run every half hour, with the last guided tour at 5:30 p.m. Tours are free. A valid photo ID may be required for visitors 18 and older to embark on the ship. Museum of Science 1 Science Park 617-723-2500 www.mos.org The museum uses exhibits and programs to "tell a story of the natural world and the designed world," emphasizing how those two worlds are sustained and inter- dependent. Examples of permanent exhibits include Colossal Fossil: Triceratops Cliff, a 65-million-year- old fossil found in 2004; A Bird's World, a virtual tour of Acadia National Park; and Beyond the X-Ray, a look at how X-rays have helped physicians see inside the human body. Adult admission is $23 for the exhibit halls. Check the website for more information, including about temporary exhibits. New England Aquarium 1 Central Wharf 617-973-5200 www.neaq.org The New England Aquarium under- went an extensive 10-month-long renovation last year, with its signature central exhibit, the Giant Ocean Tank, "completely transformed." The aquarium, which opened in 1969, is considered "a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation," accord- ing to its website. The aquarium boasts exhibits including a shark and ray touch tank, penguins, Pacific reef community, coral reef center, Atlantic harbor seals, and Amazon rainforest. Adult aquarium admission is $24.95. See the website for more information. EW House of Blues Boston 15 Lansdowne Street 888-693-2583 www.houseofblues.com/boston Visit Boston's House of Blues for a unique live music and dining experi- ence. It is located near Fenway Park, and there are a number of concert opportunities throughout the week. RISE 306 Stuart Street 617-423-7473 www.riseclub.us First opened in 1998, Rise began as a place for people to come to dance late night. The club boasts an ability to have changed with the times, continuing to evolve in its music and technical systems. It is named Rise because after climbing the stairs to the club, those in attendance will be "uplifted" by the music. Underbar 275 Tremont Street 617-292-0080 www.underbaronline.com Underbar has been open for nearly 10 years and has become a popular nighttime destination in Boston. It features DJs and weekly events, with Saturdays a popular night for electronic dance. Whisky Saigon 116 Boylston Street 617-482-7799 www.whiskysaigon.com Home of the former Gypsy Bar, Whisky Saigon is a restaurant and nightclub. The décor, sound system, and special effects are features of its club experience, and it advertises a number of special events and options for private events. EW Boston nightlife continued from page 26

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