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527 Washington Street, At Historic Newton, Newton, MA 2458
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History buffs will appreciate a visit to Jackson Homestead and Museum. Built in 1809, this house has historical significance as a station on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Among the displays at the museum is a cellar in which slaves may have hidden.
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Originating in Hopkinton, Charles River flows through and joins the Atlantic Ocean at Boston. With spacious esplanades surrounding the river on either side, it offers many outdoor acitivities including jogging, hiking, biking, boating and more.
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The Waterfront is an area which runs adjacent to the harbor and comprises of several suburbs. Having been redeveloped, the waterfront is suitable for walking, sight-seeing, shopping and dining, and contains an aquarium and cinema.
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Also known as the Dr. Paul Dudley White Path, the Charles River Bike Path is a prominent 18 mile loop trail between Boston and Newton. Most of the path is focused on the banks of the Charles River, but bikers can also cross any one of the bridges linked to the path.
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Newton's Harry Gath Memorial Pool is a 25 yard outdoor swimming pool with a separate wading pool. The facility includes diving boards and a water slide, as well as a shade building with seating.
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Boston Common
Tremont, Beacon, Charles, Park & Boylston Streets, Boston, MA 02108
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Established in 1634, Boston Common is the oldest public park in the country has played host to many famous personalities such as Martin Luther King Jr and Pope John Paul II. It is also the site for a variety fo community and cultural events.
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Boston had a large role in the American Revolution, and that historical prominence is embraced by the Freedom Trail. Quite simply, it is a 2.5 mile brick-lined route which leads visitors to sixteen historically significant sites that include meeting houses, museums, churches, and cemeteries.
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Featuring its first show in 1927, the Boston Opera House is a representation from the Vaudeville era, built in French and Italian Styles, which hosts live performances. Known for its excellent sound and viewing, a variety of entertainment experiences can be had here.
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Opening in February 1926, the Orpheum Theater is a vintage era theatre with a stylized interior that hosts live performances in an intimate setting. Entertainment identities such as Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder have performed here.