{"id":4416,"date":"2016-11-21T12:14:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-21T17:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=4416"},"modified":"2016-11-21T12:15:12","modified_gmt":"2016-11-21T17:15:12","slug":"new-to-boston-here-are-5-underrated-things-you-should-check-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/new-to-boston-here-are-5-underrated-things-you-should-check-out\/","title":{"rendered":"New To Boston? Here Are 5 Underrated Things You Should Check Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boston<\/a> is among the oldest and largest cities in the country. As a result, there are endless of things to do for fun. But how do you pick what to check out and what to skip? If you\u2019re interested in checking out some unique, unheard-of, and off-the-beaten-path attractions in Boston, this list is for you. Here are five underrated things you should check out in Boston.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo of the Coolidge Corner\u00a0Theatre by\u00a0Bill Damon\u00a0(CC BY 2.0)<\/p>\n

1. The Moba<\/h2>\n

Boston is home to a ton of great museums, but most museums share one thing in common. They often take themselves too seriously. This one, however, is the exception. The Moba (Museum of Bad Art) is a Boston institution that celebrates and collects bad art in a number of different forms. The museum has a collection of about 500 pieces and has about 25-35 on display at any time. This museum was founded in 1994 after Scott Wilson showed his friends a painting he found in the trash. He began to start a collection and the rest is history. All the art in the museum must have serious intentions by the artist, but also have some significant flaws. This is a unique concept for a museum and has evolved from one man\u2019s basement to numerous different locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Coolidge Corner Theatre<\/h2>\n

This theatre is one of the most successful independent theaters in the United States. \u00a0The cinema specializes in a number of different types of film like documentaries, international films, independent films, etc.The building it resides in was initially built as a church back in 1906. However, in 1933, it became a theatre and has been open to the public ever since. In 1989, the theatre has also operated as a non-profit foundation. This theatre was the first in Brookline <\/a>and has a very important role in the development of the community as a whole. If you want to get a taste of history and watch a film at the same time, you must pay this theatre a visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Boda Borg<\/h2>\n

Experience-based entertainment is all the rage now, and you can thank Boda Borg for that. The concept of \u201creality-gaming\u201d was conceptualized in Sweden in the 1990s, and is now getting legs in the USA in recent years. The idea was that in an era of video games and action films, people would flock to an idea that would let them experience this fun actively, not passively. As a result, Boda Borg was born. Boda Borg allows groups to climb, crawl, jump and think their way through a number of different challenges and quests. <\/span><\/p>\n

These will test you both physically and mentally. Each quest features different challenges and there are a number of quests you can take. The cost of this is less than $20 for 2 hours of fun and for $30 per person; you can do these quests and challenges for as long as you want. If you and your friends are looking for something different and exciting to try in Boston, this is definitely for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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