Educational trip in the fall

The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common is a luxury hotel situated across from the Boston Common, walking distance from Downtown Crossing, and approximately five miles from Logan International Airport. Local attractions include Freedom Trail, Charles River Esplanade, Copley Place, Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall, and Newbury Street.Hotel amenities include babysitting, turndown service, laundry/valet service, 24-hour front desk, ATM, business center, gift shop, cell phone rental, currency exchange, fax/photocopy service, concierge, express check-in/out, safe deposit box, room service, wake-up calls, and shoeshine. Guests may also enjoy the Bath Butler and Bath Menu, massage therapists (upon request), and complimentary access to the nearby Sports Club/LA Boston.Guest rooms feature marble soaking bathtubs, Bose radios, hairdryers, multi-line telephones, in-room safes, voicemail, cable TVs, mini-bars, desks, high-speed Internet access, videogames, irons, ironing boards, and luxury amenities.

Boston is the largest city in New England, the capital of Massachusetts and one of the most historic cities in the United States. Founded in 1630, Boston was at the center of the American Revolutionary period; the Boston Massacre in 1770 and the Boston Tea Party in 1773 were key events leading up to the Revolution in 1775. Today, Boston’s patriotic legacy attracts countless visitors each year. Walk the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail to see historic sites and colonial structures like Boston Common, Park Street Church and the Paul Revere House.

Boston offers dozens of museums, a wealth of historical sites, and several world-class universities and colleges, among them Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston College and the Boston University. More than 16 million tourists visit each year, making it one of the 10 most popular tourist locations in the United States.

Boston is a sports town, and its residents are fiercely loyal fans of its professional teams: the Red Sox (baseball), Celtics (basketball), Bruins (hockey), New England Patriots (football) and New England Revolution (soccer).

Make sure you schedule some time to relax in one of Boston’s many pubs, and sample some fresh seafood, clam chowder or Boston Baked Beans in the city’s restaurants.

Featuring contemporary French cuisine, the elegant Dining Room was named on "Celebrated Living's" Platinum List of Top 20 Restaurants in the World and was one of "Food & Wine's" 50 Best Hotel Restaurants. Designed after the dining room of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and housed in the magnificent Taj Boston, the restaurant features blue crystal chandeliers and breathtaking views overlooking the Public Garden and sophisticated Newbury Street. Choose from a selection of entrees like the Lobster Caesar Salad or Butternut Squash Ravioli or enjoy the Four Course Prix Fixe or Chefs Grande Degustation to get a taste of all the Dining Room has to offer. The restaurant also features a large selection of wines that can be enjoyed with a meal or at the Wine Cellar for private tastings.

Fullers Craft Museum is home to the contemporary craft in US. Creations made by well known artists are exhibited. Past exhibitions include Pulp Function, where handmade paper was converted into sculptures, bowls, baskets and wall hangings. Every Saturday there is a tour of the museum led by docents. Activities and exhibitions for children are organized, where they can create, meet artists, and tour the museum. There are demonstrations and workshops to learn individual artists' style of creation too.

Opened in 1995 and named after the late Boston Celtics star, this facility is great place for a workout or a reception. The gem of the center is the 200-meter oval running track. It is constructed from high-tech materials and is considered one of the five best indoor running facilities in America. There are also basketball, tennis and volleyball courts; weight, fitness and training rooms; wrestling areas and a dance studio. In addition to the athletic facilities, there are several meeting and function rooms available for meetings, banquets and conferences.

Boston's first 24-hour restaurant and the first joint where you can taste French Provencal cuisine is up for grabs. Located within the stunning hotel—the InterContinental Boston, it accommodates up to 54 people and gives them an evening to remember! Chef Jacques Chibois brings to Boston the flavors and aromas from Provence. It has indoor as well as outdoor seating arrangements, and also a private dining room called 'Olive Oil Museum' which can seat 12. The service and ambiance is competent and the bar is worth a visit. So, get ready to pop a champagne for a special occasion at this first-class restaurant!

Mike's City Diner offers no-frills, inexpensive American-style food. There are a number of breakfast specials with eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon and home fries among the menu choices. This diner even roasts its own meats with ham and turkey carved off the bone for sandwiches and burgers are also a standard fare. Drawing a mixed crowd, this eatery is frequented by locals and nearby hospital staffers.

Tips for families to maximize their college visit to Boston, which is the college-visit capital of the country.

Featuring contemporary French cuisine, the elegant Dining Room was named on "Celebrated Living's" Platinum List of Top 20 Restaurants in the World and was one of "Food & Wine's" 50 Best Hotel Restaurants. Designed after the dining room of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and housed in the magnificent Taj Boston, the restaurant features blue crystal chandeliers and breathtaking views overlooking the Public Garden and sophisticated Newbury Street. Choose from a selection of entrees like the Lobster Caesar Salad or Butternut Squash Ravioli or enjoy the Four Course Prix Fixe or Chefs Grande Degustation to get a taste of all the Dining Room has to offer. The restaurant also features a large selection of wines that can be enjoyed with a meal or at the Wine Cellar for private tastings.

President John F. Kennedy's memory is sacred in the minds of many Americans. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, a glass pavilion designed by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei, is dedicated to his memory. Visitors are transported back to the darkest days of the Cold War. A short film recounts JFK's deeds in his own words while the authentic photos and exhibits evoke the brief period in White House history that nostalgic Americans refer to as "the days of Camelot".

Salem is notorious for the witch trials held there in 1692. The Witch Dungeon Museum takes you back in time to Salem Village during that time period through a re-enactment of the witch trials. In all, 156 were accused of being witches and 20 were put to death. The museum's performance is based on historical transcripts from that year. Admission also includes a tour of a dungeon, which recreates the atmosphere of the original site where those accused of witchcraft were held.

Osushi Restaurant is the city's coolest sushi joint decorated in minimalist black and red hues with a view of the bustling street. It's equally busy inside, as chefs prepare fresh fish and dazzlingly innovative Maki rolls, such as the Godzilla, Crystal Rainbow and spicy TNT Maki. It's a good place for couples to unwind with some saki. Solo diners can saddle up to the tiny sushi bar, where expert sushi masters entertain you as they dice and roll the night away.

Small, warm and cozy, this Brookline Village coffee shop offers up huge cups of steaming java with fresh whipped cream, cinnamon powder, chocolate shavings and other add-ons. Take a seat by the window and watch the rest of the world go rushing past while you enjoy your fresh coffee and one of the small pastry treats for sale at the front counter. Take home a bag of freshly ground coffee beans and brew up your own any time of day. This is a great place to do some people watching and is also popular with Brookline's writing crowd.

Christian Science Center is a unique and revolutionary idea to promote Christianity, by giving it a premise of science. The center is a part of 'The Mother Church' which has about 2000 such science centers around the world. Though the center holds services like all regular churches, the sermons and hymns read out, deal with science and healing. The preachers give their experiences of how Christian Science has healed and cured them.