29% off (Sale price $95.00, Reg. Price $134.10) :: Hotel at a Glance: Omni Parker HouseOpened in 1855, the 4-star Omni Parker House is the countrys longest continuously operating luxury hotel and was the first in Boston to offer running water and elevator service. It has hosted an impressive list of luminaries over the years: Charles Dickens did his first American reading of A Christmas Carol here, Babe Ruth and Ted Williams dined here after slugging home runs at Fenway Park, and future political figures Malcolm X and Ho Chi Minh worked the kitchens at Parker’s Restaurant. Culinary claims to fame: The onsite restaurant—named one of the countrys most iconic by Zagat—is the birthplace of Boston scrod, Parker House rolls, and Boston cream pie. Awards and accolades include TripAdvisors 2017 Certificate of Excellence, The Most Iconic Hotel in Massachusetts by Thrillist.com, and Best Wedding Venue by The Knot. On the Freedom Trail: The Omni is within walking distance of the famous trail, where youll see Boston Common, Quincy Market, and Faneuil Hall. Beauty sleep: Guest rooms feature custom cherry furnishings, ivory wall coverings, and luxurious bedding. In-room amenities: flat-screen high-definition TVs and MP3 clocks Praise from the press: The Last Hurrah was named one of the Great Whisky Bars of the World by Whisky magazine. Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, and Longfellow regularly met here for their Saturday Club literary group. Specialty drinks and cocktails at the recently renovated Parkers BarDowntown Boston: Revolution-Era Landmarks and Modern SkyscrapersDowntown Boston is home to one of the country’s wackiest city layouts. Its colonial-village lanes converge, split, and take hairpin turns, creating a maze of cobblestone that, though frustrating for drivers, makes for a fun walking experience. If you’re visiting for the first time, the best way to navigate the area is to follow the 2.5-mile-long Freedom Trail, which takes you past 16 historical landmarks, including Paul Reveres home, Old North Church (of “One if by land, two if by sea” fame), and Faneuil H
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