Discount Hotels near I-90
Discount Hotels near I-93
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Discount Hotels near I-95
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Boston MA

Amenities Columns

$$ | Miles | Fit | Kit | I'net

$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy (under $50), M=Midrange ($50 to $100), U=Upscale ($100 to $150), L=Luxury (over $150). Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to Discount Hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

Fit

Discount Hotels near the Interstate exits in Boston offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

Kit

Discount Hotels near the Interstate exits in Boston offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

I'net

Discount Hotels near the Interstate exits in Boston offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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   A trip to Boston is a trip into American history. From Faneuil Hall, to the Old State House, to the path of Paul Revere at the Old North Church, to the Boston Tea party, this city captures the life of the original colonists. In addition to history, Boston also boasts a wonderful cultural tradition. There are currently more than 23 major theatres, orchestras, and symphonies. Come see what this amazing city has to offer.
   Boston is home to the Celtics NBA basketball team, the Red Sox of American League baseball and the New England Patriots of the American Football League. Tickets can be hard to come by - especially at the last minute. If you would like to watch one of their games while in Boston, Ticket-Lady.com can probably get your tickets at a pleasant price. Or, if you already have tickets but find you will be unable to use them, Ticket-Lady.com would be most happy to buy them from you. You can be sure there is someone out there looking for those tickets.

Visitors' Center - Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau's Visitors' Center is conveniently located at the Prudential Center near exit 22 of I-90. This avoids requiring you to drive downtown. From I-90 take exit 22. Stay in the left lane, cross Huntington Avenue and then merge with the Huntington traffic (A method used frequently is Boston to make left turns). Park in the Prudential Center.
  For more information phone 1-888-733-2678 (toll free).

Boston's CityPass - "Visit 6 of Boston's best attractions for one low price! Save 50% and avoid ticket lines." The CityPass ticket booklet includes admission to:

• Harvard Museum of Natural History
• John F Kennedy Library & Museum
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Museum of Science
• New England Aquarium
• The Skywalk Observatory
   at the Prudential Center

CityPass is good for 9 days. Adults: $34; Youth 13-17 $19.50 (entrance for children under 12 is available on a per attraction basis - free or reasonably priced).
  Gor more information and to purchase your CityPass, phone 1-888-733-2678 (toll free) or, locally, 1-707-253-1222 to purchase the CityPass. Or, stop in at the Visitor Center in the Prudential Center (see above).

Harvard Museum of Natural History - The Harvard Museum of Natural History is one of the nation's finest university-based natural history museums. Displays include the first Triceratops ever discovered, a 1,642 pound amethyst geode and the "garden" of Glass Flowers (see below). In all, there are some 21 million specimens representing approximately 4.5 billion years.
  About the Garden of the Glass Flowers - View a unique collection of over 3,000 glass models of flowers created by the the famous glass artisans, Leopold Blaschka and his son, Rudolph. They began this work in 1886, and continued creating these masterpieces for some 50 years. This collection represents more than 830 plant species all created from glass.
  Open daily 9a to 5p. Admission: Adults $7.50; Children ages 3-18 $5; Seniors and Students (with ID) $6. Free to the public on Sunday mornings 9am until noon. From September through May, Free after-school admission on Wednesdays from 3p to 5p. The HMNH also accepts Boston's CityPass.
  For more information phone 1-617-495-3045 or visit their web site: HMNH.
  Driving in downtown Boston or Cambridge is not recommended. It is so easy and economical to use the Metro Boston Transit Authority rail and bus lines. Directions: Ride the MBTA Red Line T to Harvard Square. Walk through Harvard Yard and down Oxford Street two blocks, museum is on the right at 26 Oxford Street.

John F. Kennedy Library & Museum - Learn more about life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Displays feature period settings from the Kennedy White House. Some two dozen multimedia exhibits portray President Kennedy's thousand days in office. The Library, designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, is situated on a 10-acre waterfront site at Columbia Point. From the grounds you have excellent views of Boston and the Harbor Islands. Special events and programs are scheduled throughout the year.
  Open daily from 9a to 5p. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days. Adults $8, Seniors & Students, $6; Children 13 to 17, $4, Under 12, Free. Fully Handicapped Accessible. The Kennedy Library also accepts Boston's CityPass.
  For more information phone 1-877-616-4599 (toll free) or visit their web site: JFKLibrary.
  From I-93 take exit 15 and turn left on Columbia Road. Bear to the right after you get on the other side of the Interstate and merge with Morrissey Blvd. Follow Morrissey to the University of Massachusetts. Actually, all you have to do is follow the signs - there are plenty of them.

Museum of Fine Arts - Works representative of virtually all the visual fine arts are showcased in a variety of different forms of display. Displays do change periodically and a schedule is available on their web site (see below).
  The museum has printed visitor's guides in Japanese, Français, Italiano, Russian, Español, Deutsch, and Chinese languages available at the entrances.
  Open Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10a to 4:45p; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10a to 9:45p. Closed Patriot's, Independence, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years' Days.
  General Admission (includes one return visit within 30 days). Does NOT include Gund Gallery Exhibits. Adults $15; Seniors & College Students, $13; Youths 17 and under on school days until 3p, $5. all other times FREE. Thursday & Friday evenings, after 5p, admission is reduced by $2. Special! Wednesday evenings (after 4p) admission is by voluntary contribution. The Museum of Fine Art also accepts Boston's CityPass.
  For more information phone 1-617-267-9300 or visit their web site: FineArts.
  Getting there by Metro Boston Transit Authority rail is the easiest mode of transportation from downtown Boston. Just get on or transfer to the Green Line "E" Train which takes you right to the Museum.
  From I-90 take exit 22. Stay in the left lane, cross Huntington Avenue and then merge with the Huntington traffic (A method used frequently is Boston to make left turns). Continue on Huntington to 465 Huntington Avenue. The museum will be on your right.

Museum of Science - Boston's world famous Museum of Science is a very complex institution. Museums have displays, of course, and the MOS has them. Over 600 interactive exhibits let visitors personally explore the our world. Live presentations are conducted on a daily basis in a way to make learning fun and more retentive. A special science theatre, and apparatus which creates 15 foot lightning bolts, and the list goes on. Other facilities include a sophisticated computer center, the awesome dinosaur display, the unique Bird's World, the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the Mugar Omni Theater. Many of these exhibits (if that is an adequate word), while seemingly sheer fun, are actually very educating. For example, here is an opportunity to test your senses with dozens of visual and auditory illusions that explore the conflict between perception and reality. Sometimes our eyes, ears, and brains play tricks on us. What we are sure we see or hear is actually an illusion.

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  Normal hours are, daily, from 9a to 5p (Fridays until 9p), During July and August the museum doesn't close until 7p. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years' Days.
  For admission and other information - see their web site for details. The Museum of Science also accepts Boston's CityPass.
  For more information phone 1-617-723-2500 or visit their web site: BostonMOS.
  Using the MBTA take the Lechmere Green Line train to the Science Park Stop. The Museum of Science complex is just 200 yards from the station.
  From I-93 take exit 26-B and stay in the left lane. Follow the blue signs following MA-3 around the Science Park station (Leverett Circle). The street becomes MA-28 and you are there at Science Park.
  This is Boston and parking is at a premium, The Museum has its own parking garage. Fees range from about $4 for 1 hour to about $16 for the entire day. Again, see their web site for specifics.

New England Aquarium - View over 8,000 fish and other aquatic creatures including sharks & sea turtles. The Aquarium highlight is their 4-story high glass cylindrical saltwater tank that houses a realistic coral reef and a variety of sea turtles, moray eels, and other tropical fish. Many other displays help give you a real sense of how alive our oceans and fresh water bodies really are.
  Also on site is a Simons IMAX Theatre which allows you to view animals which cannot practicably be housed in an aquarium setting because of size or, perhaps, too endangered.
  Winter Hours: Labor Day through June 30. Monday to Friday from 9a to 5p; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 9a to 6p. General Admission: $13; Seniors, $11; children (age 3-11) $7. 
  Summer Hours: July through Labor Day. Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9a to 6p; Wednesday and Thursday 9a to 8p; Weekends and Holidays 9a to 7p. Summer Peak General Admission: $14.50; Seniors $12.50; children (age 3-11) $8. CityPass. Aquarium.
  Getting there by Metro Boston Transit Authority rail is the easiest mode of transportation from downtown Boston. Just get on or transfer to the Blue Line which takes you right to the Aquarium Station - about 3 blocks from the Aquarium.
  From I 90 to I 93 Northbound and continue on I-93 to exit 23 ('Government Center, North End, Aquarium, Quincy Market'). Exit and at the end of the exit ramp turn right onto Cross Street. Continue on Cross Street (it’s one way) for 1 block to Atlantic Avenue. Follow Atlantic Avenue to its