Easter Day in Boston- what to do

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<p>My D and I will be looking at schools in Boston, and will be their Easter Sunday (and yes I confirmed what schools will be open!!)</p>

<p>ANYWHO, any ideas for what to do for the day> We have been before and would love to do a Tea Room!!! With the little sandwiches and such</p>

<p>What are your fave museums?</p>

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<p>My favorite art and culture destination would be the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Aside from the spectacular collection, it says so much about what makes Boston Boston.</p>

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<p>The Museum of Science is by far the most interesting museum I’ve seen in Boston, though the Museum of Fine Arts (conveniently located like 5 minutes from Northeastern if you’re giving them a look) is really nice too.</p>

<p>I’ve never actually been to the ISG Museum, but everything I’ve heard about it has been good (on the other hand, can you really say anything bad about a museum?).</p>

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<p>There’s also the new Institute of Contemporary Art on the waterfront, which is breathtaking. And there’s the JFK Library near UMass Boston.</p>

<p>For tea, try the Ritz Carlton on the Common; they serve afternoon tea on Saturdays and Sundays. I’d call them, though ((617) 574-7184), to make sure that they will serve on Easter Sunday.</p>

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<p>I second the Museum of Science and the MFA.</p>

<p>If the weather cooperates, you might enjoy walking the Freedom Trail. It’s not a museum per se, but I sort of think of it as one, albeit one that is outdoors and spread across the city. So many interesting historical sites!</p>

<p>Some of the schools probably have their own museums that you could check out. I know MIT does.</p>

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<p>Oh, yeah, the MIT museum is amusing. I was going to recommend the Contempoary Arts one too.</p>

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<p>THe MIT Museum was so great!!! And I will defienately look at the other museums!!</p>

<p>thank all</p>

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<p>I don’t know your religious preference, if any, but attending a service at the Old North Church (Paul Revere) might interest you.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.oldnorth.com/congregation/index.htm[/url]”>http://www.oldnorth.com/congregation/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Oh, and if you really want to celebrate Easter, head over to the North End for dinner.</p>

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<p>I presume everything is open that day- we unfortunately were in Minneapolis one Easter Sunday- everything was closed, even The Mall of America! We did go to a Hindu temple that had taken over an old Christian Church building…</p>

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<p>Uhhh- church!</p>

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<p>We might see you around Boston. I know you said you checked, but BC is not doing tours on the Monday after Easter, and Harvard is doing only information sessions (not tours) the week after Easter, because it’s their spring break.</p>

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<p>Aside from the spectacular collection, it says so much about what makes Boston Boston.</p>

<p>LOL—You could say that. The largest art heist in American history occurred at the Gardner Museum in 1990. The crime still hasn’t been solved.</p>

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The old Ritz is now the Boston Taj. Still an excellent choice for tea, though. The new Ritz (now the only Ritz) is more contemporary than traditional.</p>

<p>I have an associate, British, who had been staying at the old Ritz for some 25 years. He was initially horrified that they sold out – to foreigners, no less! – but after a few speed bumps it appears the service and ambience is much the same as before.</p>

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<p>we are doing Tufts on Monday, all set, and maybe Emerson/Northeastern on Saturday</p>

<p>The museums are open!!! And I am going to keep looking for a Sunday Tea place…I sent an email to the Ritz to see about reservations!!!</p>

<p>Then we train it to NYC, do a trip to Conn and back to NY and see my other D…phew</p>

<p>Glad I have done lots of the “touristy” stuff already</p>

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<p>Thanks, momrath - I forgot that was the Ritz!</p>

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<p>OK, I just did a quick Google and here are some other options for afternoon tea:</p>

<p>Langham, Boston <a href=“http://boston.langhamhotels.com/dining/restaurants_boston.htm[/url]”>http://boston.langhamhotels.com/dining/restaurants_boston.htm&lt;/a&gt;
The Four Seasons Hotel <a href=“http://www.fourseasons.com/boston/dining/the_bristol.html[/url]”>http://www.fourseasons.com/boston/dining/the_bristol.html&lt;/a&gt;
Swan’s Cafe at the Park Plaza <a href=“http://www.bostonparkplaza.com/swanscafe.shtml[/url]”>http://www.bostonparkplaza.com/swanscafe.shtml&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>You can even enjoy afternoon tea service at the beautiful and historic Boston Public Library! <a href=“http://www.bpl.org/general/restaurants.htm[/url]”>http://www.bpl.org/general/restaurants.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>YEAH!!! we love those teas!!! it can make for a special mother/daughter afternoon, and there is something abou those little sandwiches…</p>