For your second day, take the subway to the Hynes Convention Center stop and walk up Newbury Street, the "Rodeo Drive of the East." Explore the eclectic mix of shops, from exclusive boutiques to second-hand clothing stores. The street is also home to many art galleries exhibiting everything from classic cartoons to the Old Masters. After Newbury Street, why not visit one of the many museums in Boston? There are so many to choose from.

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, located near the Back Bay Fens, can be reached by taking the Green Line E Train to the Museum Stop. Mrs. Gardner was an avid art collector who filled her entire house with priceless paintings, antiques, and artifacts. The will that she left stipulated that her house, now museum, would remain exactly as it was when she lived there. The museum is particularly well known for its beautiful, flower-filled inner court. The Museum of Fine Arts can also be reached at the Museum stop on the E Train. The museum hosts numerous exhibitions throughout the year, but the permanent collection itself is always worth a trip. With a collection ranging from ancient Egyptian to modern art, there is something for everyone. The Museum of Science, which can be reached by taking the Green Line to the Science Park stop, is fun for the whole family, especially children. The interactive displays make learning about science exciting. -- the kids will learn without even realizing it! The Museum also offers laser shows and a planetarium. Then there's the Children's Museum, which can be reached by taking the Green Line to the Red Line, the South Station stop. The museum is filled with interactive displays that teach children while they play. This museum is especially good for younger children.

Take the bus or the subway back to Brookline for dinner in one of the many Coolidge Corner area restaurants. We recommend the Coolidge Corner Clubhouse for a menu that contains a little bit of everything, Takeshima's for excellent Japanese cuisine and Bombay Bistro for Indian. All are located on nearby Harvard Avenue.

After dinner, explore a few of the many boutiques in Coolidge Corner or see a film at the Coolidge Corner Theater.