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Marriott's Custom House Boston, Massachusetts TOP 10 THINGS TO DO Don't Miss These Exciting Activities Vacation Owners have told us that these are their top 10 ‘must do’ activities when staying at this resort. 1. Walk The Freedom Trail This uniquely American experience allows you to walk in the steps of our forefathers as they planned a Revolution that would secure the freedoms we enjoy today! 2. Hop a trolley and tour the city Beyond history, Boston has its cosmopolitan and contemporary side. A trolley tour will introduce you to both. 3. Discover why they're called Duck Tours of the Charles River Your incredible tour bus is amphibian! Take a Duck Tour and your land/sea rover will give you the best of both worlds. 4. Cruise Boston Islands State Park Cruising is the ideal way to explore this unique state park made up of 30 islands. It's a splashing good way to acquaint yourself with Boston 's maritime heritage. 5. Watch the whales from aboard a high-speed catamaran Get to and from the whales in half the time! The cruise from Boston Harbor takes only about three hours. 6. Take a day trip to neighboring cities Lexington , Concord and Charleston are all as proud as Boston of the role they played in the Revolution. Tour the historical sites each offers. 7. Visit the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum Three floors of galleries of fine furnishings and masterpieces surround a flower-filled courtyard to showcase visual and performing arts. Over 60 concerts are performed each year. 8. Immerse yourself in the marine life of New England A four-story circular glass tank containing fascinating marine animals is the centerpiece of the New England Aquarium—a must for the visitors. 9. Take a shopping break! From the charm of Beacon Hill to the bargains of Filene's Basement, shopping in Boston is cutting-edge for its fashion and its flair. 10. Dine in Boston 's finest restaurants Known for its seafood and its Italian restaurants, Boston is a fabulous place for a mouthwatering blend of both. But don't forget to try some Boston Baked Beans.