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Best Things to Do in Boston in 2022

Boston is an energetic, alive city. However, choosing where to go and what to do isn’t easy in Boston. Here are some must-sees you simply can’t miss when you visit the city.


Downtown Crossing

The Downtown Crossing is an intersection (交汇处) of three major city streets: Washington, Winter, and Summer Streets. It’s home to some of the best shopping available in Boston, with plenty of walkable malls and parks to enjoy. Most of the well-known store brands have a storefront here. In addition, there are also many outdoor spaces.


Freedom Trail

The Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burial grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. It begins at the Boston Common and ends at the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. Walking here, every step tells a story.


Boston Harborwalk

The Boston Harborwalk is a public boardwalk that links all of Boston’s beautiful waterfront neighborhoods and harbor. This impressive waterfront is still under construction. When fully completed, it will extend 47 miles from East Boston, through Charles River and Millers River, to the Neponset River. Along the Boston Harborwalk are several indoor and outdoor displays of historical materials and memorials. Come here to enjoy the ocean scenery.


Harvard Museum of Natural History

The Harvard Museum of Natural History includes some jaw-dropping exhibits, like its centerpiece: the Marine Life exhibition. A complete recreation of the New England underwater ecosystem lies in a central aquarium, attracting anyone who loves marine (海洋的) life to visit. Visitors will encounter the diversity of life on Earth, from dinosaurs to large mammals, birds, and fish.

1. What’s the best choice for someone interested in American history?
A.Freedom Trail.B.Boston Harborwalk.
C.Downtown Crossing.D.Harvard Museum of Natural History.
2. What do we know about the Boston Harborwalk?
A.It’s a historical landmark.
B.It’s a big shopping center.
C.It winds its way along a river.
D.It offers good waterside scenery.
3. What is an attractive part of the Harvard Museum of Natural History?
A.Outdoor attractions.B.Artists’ masterpieces.
C.Marine Life exhibition.D.The human history introduction.
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