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10 Beacon St.
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“Boston Athenaeum” PlanetWare.com
“Boston Athenaeum” Fodors.com
“Where Greek Ideals Meet New England Charm” New York Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #82 of 330 attractions in Boston
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Traveller Description: The Boston Athenaeum 10 1/2 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 617-227-0270 www.bostonathenae... Free guided tours are given every Tuesday and Thursday... more »
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Attraction type: Art gallery, Library
Address: 10 Beacon St. Boston, MA
Tel: 617/227-0270

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“haven for book lovers”
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5 of 5 stars
bostonbased
16 Feb 2005
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If the smell of a library makes you smile and you need some quiet time during your vacation, visit the Athenaeum (very close to the state house with the gold dome at the top of Beacon Hill). It's cozy and peaceful like the best libraries and bookstores, but without the annoying blended coffee machine noises prevalent at some stores! The... more

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Boston Athenaeum Address

10 Beacon St., Boston, MA
Tel: 617/227-0270