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Boston Back Bay Tourist Scavenger Hunt

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Location: Boston, United States
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Product code: 152849P29_CXL0


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1318This is Boston’s main public park.Its history dates back to 1634, it is the oldest park in the United States, consisting of 50 acres, or 20 hectares. There is a tourist information kiosk near you.This park was used by the British during the American Revolutionary War. From here they left for the battles of Lexington and Concord.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4602Boston Public Garden is 24 acres and was opened in 1837. There are many monuments, artistic structures, and statues here. In the center is a large pond.Here you will encounter your 1st challengeSee: - Edward Everett Hale statue- Thomas Cass statue- Wendell Phillips statue- Tadeusz Kosciuszko statue- Charles Sumner statue- Garden of Rememberance 9/11 memorialDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Garden of Remembrance 9/11 Memorial, Boston, MA 02116, USAThis monument commemorating the events of September 11th, 2001 was unveiled here in 2004. You will find the names of the victims who lived in Massachusetts and New England.Your challenge here is a cipher you must decode.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Newbury Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA 02105Here you will find several high fashion boutiques such as Cartier, Burberry, and Chanel. It’s a high-end shopping district. On your right will be the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Boston.See many high-end boutiques:- Tiffany & Co- Burberry- Chanel Boston- Giorgio Armani Boston- Cartier- Valentino- Brooks Brothers- and moreDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-3010Completed in 1867, it is a Presbyterian church of the United Church. It evokes a Gothic style and was the first church to be established in Back Bay.Your challenge here is to locate a particular symbol among the many on the facade.Nearby, see:- New England Life Insurance building. Inside this entrance are 4 models (2 on each side) presenting the history of Boston and Back Bay.They were created by the Boston Society of Natural History in 1863. Months of research have led to an incredible level of detail. Come in to see if it's open.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Trinity Church, 206 Boylston St Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116-3916Trinity Church is the episcopal seat of the Massachusetts diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, founded in 1733. The Church itself was completed in 1877 in the Romanesque styleThere are many gravings on this church and your challenge will be to count a particular item on a specific engraving.Close to:- Old South Church- Copley Plaza Hotel- John Hancock Tower- Boston Public Library- Huntington Street- Copley SquareDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Copley Square, 560 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116-3603It took this name in 1883 to honor John Singleton Copley (1738-1815) who was a portrait painter, active in England and here.There is a statue of him near the church.See:- Old South Church- Trinity Church- Copley Plaza Hotel- John Hancock Tower- Boston Public Library- Huntington StreetDuration: 10 minutesStop At: John Hancock Tower, John Hancock Building 200 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116At 200 Clarendon is the building that used to be called the John Hancock Tower. Now it's just "The Hancock".Completed in 1976, it is the tallest building in all of New England (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut).See:- Old South Church- Trinity Church- Copley Plaza Hotel- Boston Public Library- Huntington Street- Copley SquareDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Huntington Avenue, Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, USAHuntington Ave is a rare diagonal street in Back Bay which was designed on the Haussmann quadrilaterals. He also drew the Champs Élysée in Paris.You'll have an observation challenge here.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St At Copley Sq., Boston, MA 02116-2813Completed in 1892 in the Fine Arts style, the Boston Public Library was intende
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Tourist Scavenger Hunt
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Transportation is wheelchair accessible,Surfaces are wheelchair accessible,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Outdoor activity done in small groups, up to 6 persons. No need to touch anything or enter anywhere.
Inclusions:
20+ challenges on this scavenger hunt,Available in English and French,Scavenger hunt on your smartphone
Exclusions:
Internet access - it is required for the activity. Wifi is not available in most areas.

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