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    View Boston - Interior

    View Boston

    4.3(116 reviews)
    2.8 miBack Bay

    Such beautiful views of Boston! This was my second time here and each time I enjoyed my experience…read more It wasn't overly crowded like other observation view decks I've been to. The cinema room has amazing displays of Boston each time I've gone there was a different display so it's definitely worth going more than once. The bar quaint with a full bar offering. There is a restaurant with views though I haven't been myself. The gift shop before you exit has various souvenirs available for purchase from salt water taffy, books, clothing and more. Definitely a must to experience panoramic views of Boston.

    Bostons only observation tower/deck is worth checking out if you enjoy elevated views of the city…read more Inside the Prudential center mall you find the entrance and ticket kiosk booth to view Boston. (Side note if you plan on doing multiple attractions check out the My City Pass app for package deals that include access to view Boston) The 52nd floor is the enclosed viewing deck, one floor below on the 51st is the open air viewing area, and just below is the exhibit area and restaurant on floor 50th. Definitely check the weather forecast before booking the day and time you want to go so you don't end up here on a cloudy/rainy day with no view of the city.

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    View Boston - Swivel terminal maps that highlight interesting locations you can't actually see because they are blocked by the middle of the building.

    Swivel terminal maps that highlight interesting locations you can't actually see because they are blocked by the middle of the building.

    View Boston - Gift Shop

    Gift Shop

    View Boston - Mural on the lower floor.

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    Mural on the lower floor.

    John Hancock Tower - Looking over Charles (from inside)

    John Hancock Tower

    4.5(22 reviews)
    2.4 miBack Bay

    During our last stay in Boston, we had a room that had a direct view of the John Hancock tower…read more It was such a beautiful sight...especially at night...most of the offices were lit up and it made the whole building look almost magical. This towering skyscraper stands tall at 790 feet, making it the tallest building in New England. Construction on the John Hancock Tower began in 1968 and was completed in 1976. The tower is made up of reflective glass panels that give it a sleek and modern appearance The John Hancock Tower is located in the heart of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, at 200 Clarendon Street. If you are lucky to go up to some of the high floors, you could enjoy great views of the city.

    I *SO* wish I was writing this review under different circumstances. There is now a deep pain…read moreassociated with this building... but this isn't the building's fault - thus no stars deducted. You see, I used to work at one of the companies within. I don't want to name it, so let's say I was somewhere between 50%-75% of the way up. To say it was a dream job is an understatement; I couldn't have dreamt it up if I tried. Well, my employment ended in less than six months. Not 100% my fault, not 100% theirs... even if you were to find the numbers, they probably wouldn't add up to 100 either - sometimes in life there is a sprinkle of rotten luck. I had a lot of pride not only in the company I worked for and in the work I did, but also for where (physically) I worked. Friends and colleagues would often ask me, and I would tell them I work right in the John Hancock Tower. Outwardly, I would [try to] be completely nonchalant about it, but inside I felt just a little hurt when the other person wasn't as wowed as I was walking into work every day. From inside, well, the view is incredible, of course. The one caveat is the nighttime view isn't what you would expect (nor what I accurately conveyed in the photos). I think it is partly due to the blue mirror coating on the glass - it reflects some of the now rather scarce blue light. As an architectural symbol, it is probably as uniquely Boston as Fenway. Something that is immediately recognizable. Yes, there are valid criticisms about its location right next to Trinity Church, and how it fits into the overall landscape. It is said, correctly, that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I for one, despite what anyone else says, think the building is wicked awesome. I also love how one can see it from very far away (I've seen it from Lynn and Weymouth!) There is also some fascinating history surrounding the building, including cases where the glass would fall out, and many windows were replaced with wooden panels. Or, how it was determined that under certain wind conditions, the building could fall - and reinforcements were added to the structure, as well as a stabilizer on one of the top floors. With all this, and especially the privilege of having worked inside it, there is not conceivable way I would award anything less than five stars.

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    John Hancock Tower - View of the John Hancock tower from the Prudential Center area.

    View of the John Hancock tower from the Prudential Center area.

    John Hancock Tower - View from Inside

    View from Inside

    John Hancock Tower

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    Faneuil Hall - 7/22/2024

    Faneuil Hall

    4.3(149 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown

    Every time I think of Boston this is one of the first places that comes to mind. Whenever I visit I…read moremake a point to stop here. This is the place where I had my first Boston cream pie and I will never forget it. Feneuil Hall dates back to the 1700s and was created as a meeting Hall and marketplace, but later became a very important site for public speeches during the American revolution. You can still feel the history here in the spirit and the gorgeous architecture of the space. Every time I visit it feels so vibrant and alive. It's almost always packed with people and has a great energy. You can find amazing food here and I wasn't joking about my first ever Boston cream pie. I was born and raised on the west coast and it's just not something that we eat out there. Ever since my first bite, if Boston cream pie is an option anywhere, that is the choice I am making. It's so simple, but so delicious! Boston has so much to see and do. There is such a rich history here that it can be hard to choose just a few activities during a visit. I've been lucky enough to visit many times and do many things here and I would still put Feneuil Hall at the top of my list. Between the architecture, the history and the atmosphere, its's definitely a must-do and you could honestly probably move through this one quickly, but it's much better if you take your time, grab something to eat and just let yourself enjoy being part of the city for a little while.

    Great historic building in Boston. Faneuil Hall is a must visit if in town…read more Located inside a beautiful building with a great facade, Faneuil Hall is standing in the area since 1742 as a place of gathering for people like Samuel Adams and John Hancock to protest the rules and laws of the King pre-Revolution. It continued to be a place for community members to gather, discuss ideas, start protests, trying to make things better in the country. Nowadays, Faneuil Hall is a nice Visitor Center belonging to the National Park Services. It's a free museum dedicated to its interesting past, spread on 2 floors. Lots of great and interesting exhibits here. There are a few shops as well to get souvenirs. Downstairs, there are clean restrooms, water fountains to refill your bottle and benches where you can rest a tad. People meet in front for tours. They have street artists, I usually enjoy that type of the show, but here they were taking over and they were rude to tourists! It opens at 10 am, closes at 5 pm. Great for your own tour of Boston. Part of Freedom Trail. A place that's a great part of US history!

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    Faneuil Hall - At Faneuil Hall

    At Faneuil Hall

    Faneuil Hall
    Faneuil Hall - Front of Faneuil Hall

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    Front of Faneuil Hall

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