Have a beer at Harpoon Brewery – tours are only $5 but it’s first come, first serveThen, head over to the Sam Adams brewery and have another beerGrab a lobster roll at James Hook Lobster CompanyExplore Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall Marketplace – here, you’ll find overpriced souvenirs and mall-like fast food placesGet some fresh air at Boston Common, or the Central Park of BostonPedal Boat at Back Bay along the Charles River – $20 for about three hours; just make sure it’s not too windy that dayDiscover the Boston Public Library – even if you’re not there to study or borrow books, it’s a beautiful library worth checking out
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