La mémoire du Président John F. Kennedy est sacrée dans l’esprit de nombreux Américains. La John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, un pavillon de verre conçu par l’architecte sino-américain I.M. Pei, est dédiée à sa mémoire. Les visiteurs sont transportés dans les jours les plus sombres de la Guerre froide. Un court-métrage raconte les actes de JFK avec ses propres mots, tandis que des photos authentiques et des expositions évoquent la brève période de l’histoire de la Maison Blanche qualifiée par les Américains nostalgiques de « jours de Camelot ».
Dating back to 1903, Jordan Hall is a National Historic Landmark that is highly regarded in the city. Warm, intimate and equipped with amazing acoustics, Jordan Hall stages free concerts annually, including performances by conservatory students, faculty members and ensembles. Guest artists have included the likes of Nancy Argenta, soprano; Finnur Bjarnason, tenor; and Christine Brandes, soprano.
With a planetarium, an IMAX movie theater, and a two-story Van de Graaf generator capable of producing 2.5 million volts of electricity, the Museum of Science is truly impressive. Children love the interactive discovery center, live animal exhibit and the dinosaur exhibit with fossils and life-size models. These and the hundreds of other exhibits make this museum one of Boston's top attractions. This educational and entertaining museum is perfect for the whole family.
Beyond the borders of the Back Bay is a friendly neighborhood that features exciting, trendy shops, theaters and restaurants on tree-lined streets of brownstone buildings. Culinary explorers will enjoy eating along popular Tremont Street, and even the tiniest streets of the South End district are full of cafes and bars. The Aquitaine French Bistro serves French cuisine in elegant surroundings. Head to the Delux Cafe & Lounge for a great atmosphere, lots of locals, and hearty hamburgers and pizza. The forever trendy Club Cafe has a hopping after-work crowd and fun theme nights.
Si vous prévoyez de visiter l’USS Constitution dans le Charlestown Navy Yard, l’USS Constitution Museum est un lieu incontournable. Venez découvrir ce à quoi ressemblait la vie pour l’équipage qui servait à bord de l’Old Ironsides. Voyagez dans l’histoire américaine et apprenez-en davantage sur la vie en mer, la Révolution et la guerre de 1812. Il s’agit d’une expérience divertissante et éducative pour toute la famille. Assurez-vous de faire un arrêt dans la boutique de cadeaux pour emporter chez vous un morceau d’histoire !
Established in the year 1970 by three friends, the small 'night of folk music' has over the years transformed, and has turned out to be one of the best folk music venues in the city. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church, Me & Thee Coffeehouse is a not-for-profit establishment that is dependant on volunteers who kindly so devote their precious time to look after everything from setting the roster, serving cider and tasty desserts, booking and management of the venue. The seating area at Me & Thee Coffeehouse is comprised of Stetson Hall and the church sanctuary. The intimate nature of this venue is ideal for enjoying the performances of talented folk artists.