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New England Aquarium

Home of a 200,000-gallon (757,000-L) fish tank, the New England Aquarium offers a riveting museum experience which showcases an incredible variety of fish and other types of animals. It has a humongous IMAX theatre, whale-watching tours operating from its pier, and a marine mammal arena out back. It also is known for its penguins, which are a fascinating experience even on their own. It's well worth a visit.

Address: Central Wharf
Getting there: Blue Line to Aquarium
Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat Sun 9AM-6PM
Price: $27.95, Senior 60+ $25.95, Ages 3–11 $18.95
Website: neaq.org (opens in a new tab)

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