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Adjacent to Savin Hill Beach, Malibu Beach in Boston’s Dorchester neighbourhood is a great option for a day out. Visitors would find themselves just south of the city and can have a fun time swimming, playing, walking or simply resting while taking in the view of the Dorchester Bay Basin and the city. Malibu Beach is a public beach in Dorchester, Boston that offers visitors the opportunity of enjoying a day off without having to go too far from the city. While the beach isn’t extremely sandy, it is still ideal for beach sports like volleyball, swimming and kayaking, walking around or hiking, soaking in the sun, and even for picnics. Situated right next to Savin Hill Beach, it is a recreational area perfect for children and adults alike. A number of amenities including life guard stations, grilling stations, benches, showers and restrooms are available to the public. Read More

Mary Baker Eddy Library is located in Boston, Massachusetts, on the grounds of the Christian Science Center at Massachusetts Avenue. It was opened in 2002 for the public and is founded by Christian Science founder, Mary Baker Eddy. Mary Baker Eddy Library is an 11-story structure that holds the manuscripts and letters by her and is a must-visit place for history, architectural, and religious enthusiasts. Of its three exhibits, one is the world-famous Mapparium which is a walk-in three-story globe showcasing the world in 1934. Surround sound, the whispering gallery are some of the characteristics in this globe showcasing world reforming ideas through words, music, and LED lights. The Christian Society building housing the library has praise-worthy architecture too, with engravings from the Bible on its exterior. Read More

Massachusetts Budhi Siksa Society - Thousand Buddha Temple

Established in 1996, under the auspice of Massachusetts Budhi Sikha Society, by Kuan Yen the Thousand Buddha Temple derives its name because of more than a thousand Buddha statues that encircle the meditation Hall. Each of the thousand statues represents the participants who invested their time and money in building the temple. The statues also signify the Buddha-nature of the participants and serve as inspirational models for the practitioners. The ritual life of the Thousand Buddha Temples includes practices like chanting, meditation, and Dharma Talks. The temple is a host of more than a thousand members, with a majority of devotees from China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, and other South Asian Countries. The temple celebrates several big occasions annually like the Buddha’s Birthday, Chinese New Year, and many more and also sends out newsletters to its members quarterly to keep the members posted of their events and activities. Read More

Situated in Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts State House is the state capitol along with being the seat of the government for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It houses several key government offices including that of the state’s Governor and the Massachusetts General Court or the State Legislature. Owing to its gorgeous Federal style of architecture, the building became a National Historic Landmark in 1960. The Massachusetts State House, also known as the Massachusetts Statehouse or the New State House is located on Beacon Hill and was built in 1798 by Charles Bulfinch in the Federal style of architecture. It spans over an area of about 6.7 acres and is a National Historic Landmark that houses many government offices and falls on the Freedom Trail. The red-brick building has undergone significant structural changes since its establishment. Read More

Initially known as Independence Square, Medal of Honor Park is a peaceful historic park in South Boston’s City Point. The park houses a memorial to honour the Vietnam Veterans and every year in September, there is a ceremony to rededicate the same. It is an excellent location for a picnic, walking around in the lawns and the pathway, and is also ideal for kids, especially after the renovation brought in new play equipment and water play.

Metropolitan Waterworks Museum is a museum set up in one of Boston's old water pumping stations on Chestnut Hill. The museum now has well preserved mechanical engineering instruments that were originally used to pump 1000 gallons of water each day. The building architecture is not only highly detailed but also well conserved.

The middle Brewster island is a 9-acre island located on the outer part of the Boston Harbour. The Island is surrounded by sharp cliffs and steep rocks. The island is home to almost no vegetation. The only life seen there is the seagulls during their nesting time.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of the world’s most prestigious universities and is known for its contribution in the field of science and technology. Following the same path is the MIT Museum, located on the grounds of the university. It is a relatively new museum and was founded in 1971. MIT Museum holds MIT’s historical records, technical archives, photographs, robotics, and AI exhibits. It proudly holds the world’s largest holographic collection with over 1800 pieces. The recent researches are showcased on the ground floor in the Mark Epstein Innovation Gallery, while the second floor ‘The Kurtz Gallery’ holds photography collection. The museum also features kinetic art and has a Hall of Hacks as well. This modern-day museum is a must-visit to witness the man-made magic in astonishingly small time intervals. Read More

Mosaic Boston Church that was established in 2011 is located at 2 different locations across the city and disseminates love for God, the Bible and Boston. The Brookline church has a gorgeous altar, ample seating and hosts services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, while the Jamaica Plain one at River of Life, using sermons and music as a means of preaching. It also has programs like Mini Mosaic and Mosaic Teens to educate children about the faith.

The Museum of African American History is one of the country's largest museums. It is solely dedicated to telling the story of African Americans throughout the colonial period, during the 19th century. The museum's basic aim is to show the visitors the hardships of life and culture of the African Americans during the 19th century. Located on Joy St. in Boston, is the native museum of the African Americans. the museum is filled with cultural exhibits and a bunch of stories to tell. With the help of exhibits, artifacts, sculptures, paintings the museum tries to portray the lifestyle, education, worships, traditions, and how they politically advocated their way into the struggle for freedom. The African Meeting room at the museum is one of the largest in the country, which was originally a school that was made solely for the purpose of the education of these people. The museum also has other facilities and programs for the visitors and students who come here for educational purposes. Read More