Several Trolley Tour companies offer a narrated sightseeing tour of Boston. Or, you can walk the Freedom Trail to view these sites and take photographs, (the only historic site open is the U.S.S. Constitution from 9:30-3:50). The Freedom Trail begins at the Information Center on Boston Common (The Center is closed on Christmas Day.) Follow the red line on the side walk - connecting the 16 sites. The Freedom Trail is 2 1/2 miles long and takes about 3 hours to walk it. The Trail ends at the U.S.S. Constitution in the Charlestown NavyYard. Another suggestion is to take a stroll along beautiful Newbury Street and also along historic Commonwealth Ave. starting at the corners of Arlington St. and Newbury St. at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Newbury Street has been called The Rodeo Drive of Boston. Walking Along Newbury St. is great for window shopping along the many unique shops and galleries found along this street. (Note each of the streets are in alphabetical order and each one is named after Dukes of England.) Follow Newbury St. to Massachusetts Ave. and take a right and another right onto Commonwealth Ave. While strolling along take note of the diverse architecture of each of the buildings which were all private residences at the turn of the century, most are now apartments buildings or condominiums. Commonwealth Ave. can be compared to a Parisian Boulevard with an interesting Mall down the middle.Another suggestion is to go Ice Skating at the Frog Pond on the Boston Common. Closed on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Skate rentals are available. Check out the beautiful lights display on the Common. Beacon Hill is nearby and it is a wonderful neighborhood to stroll around ( especially Louisburg Sq. and Acorn St.) Look at the beautiful Christmas decorations in these Victorian Townhouses.To see some wonderful Christmas Trees and Decorations: check out The Boston Common; Faneuil Hall Market Place; Downtown Crossing; Charles Hotel at Harvard Square, Cambridge. Of course Movies are always a popular holiday activity. Check out this year s holiday flicks and top releases with our complete listing of Boston area movie locationsFor those interested in the visiting Plymouth on Thanksgiving Day, you can see the annual Pilgrim Procession (10AM on North St.) and experience the Thanksgiving festivities at Plimoth Plantation
If you can make it to Plymouth, the Native Americans will be observing the National Day of Mourning. [from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Da�� UNAINE continues leading the National Day of Mourning protest in Plymouth. The son of the founder, Mr. James, participates as well. The more recent protests have been held on Cole s Hill and a location overlooking Plymouth Rock. The organizers have been joined by other minority activists in protest as well. Typically several hundred protesters appear. The protest general begins at 12:00 noon on Thanksgiving Day with a march through the historic district of Plymouth. All are welcome, but the UNAINE remind participants that this is a day when only the Native people speak about their history and struggles, including contemporary ones. Speakers are by invitation only, so they enforce their own point of view. Following the march and the speeches, they have a social time. Guests are asked to bring non-alcoholic beverages, desserts, fresh fruits and vegetables, or pre-cooked items. .
It s not too far from Plymouth, MA. Go see the Mayflower and the Plymouth Plantation. Also, the New England Aquarium and the Boston Museum of Science is also interesting if you are into that kind of stuff.