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Prudential Center

800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
617-236-3100
As featured in 3 days in Boston and 1 other guide
Ranked #3 of 76 shopping in Boston
4.0 of 5 stars 89 Reviews
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers, Architectural Buildings, Shopping centres
Fee: No
Traveller Description: The Shops at Prudential Center, is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor and consists of 75 stores and restaurants. Major retailers... more »
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trinidad and tobago
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

at the top of the center you can get a 360 degree view of Boston and Cambridge, with a recorded guide at different locations, you can learn all about Boston and environs in 30 mins.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

There now is a lot more to see and do there, in addition to just having it be an office building. I used to be in this "area" quite often, as one of my doctor's had an office near there. While her office has moved, I will still try to get over there when I have the time anyway. The... More

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Brazil, Indiana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Loved visiting the Skywalk. The view is unbelievable!! There are phone-like sets that come with the ticket price. Each window has a number you can enter into the device to hear descriptions of what you are viewing. It's a great way to "get your bearings" and see many areas of Boston from above. Who knew there was a grass roof... More

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

First of all, we got the military discount to the Skywalk (free), but having done it it is well worth paying for. The views are amazing and really help you get your bearings of the city as well (we did this straight after the Boston Duck Tour). The free audio commentary is well worth doing and explains the history of... More

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Gatineau, QC
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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This should be higher on the list of things to do while in Boston. It cost about $16-$18 to go up to the 52nd floor form which you have great view of Boston and its surrounding areas. You also get a free audio guide that last for over an hour and explain in a detailed way the history of each... More

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

I love the Skywalk as well as the mall, although the stores are overpriced. Seeing the city from the top of its second highest skyscraper is fun for any age.

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Boston
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Lots of restaurants and shops, nice to walk around as well.

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Springfield
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

If your too far from New York then go and visit Boston's Prudential Building. It cost about $14 per person. The view was awesome. I could see Fenway park, the Boston Library, MIT, Harvard, the whole city of Boston, and i took many pictures of the skyline. Me and my girlfriend just took one of those spur of the moment... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The center is ok, nothing spectacular. It doesn't have any great stand-out stores or features that I would rate above average.

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Maynooth, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

I was in the prudential center twice, once in the winter and once in the summer, both times loved it. On both occasions I did not bother going to the view floor instead I went to the bar on the 52nd floor and had a cocktail and saw the same fantastic views... The lift to the 52nd floor is so... More

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