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  • Faneuil Hall - Quincy Market, Boston

    1. Faneuil Hall - Quincy Market

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Faneuil Hall is also know as Quincy Market, a tourist-oriented mall downtown .... Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM Sunday - Noon -6...   more
  • Freedom Trail, Boston

    2. Freedom Trail

    The Freedom Trail is an excellent way to introduce yourself to Colonial Revolutionary Boston. In about 2 to 3 hours the Trail will take you along 16 historical sites. It covers well over two and a...   more
  • Fenway Park, Boston

    3. Fenway Park

    If you are interested in the history but not seeing a game, a trip down Yawkee Way is still great fun. There are reasonably priced tours available inside the ballpark as well. If you go when there is...   more
  • Public Garden, Boston

    4. Public Garden

    The smaller sister of the more famous Boston Common, the Public Garden is far more relaxing and beautiful. Where the Common is a largely unstructured space, the Public Garden is landscaped with flower...   more
  • Beacon Hill & Charles Street, Boston

    5. Beacon Hill & Charles Street

    At one point, this street has earned the honor as "the most civilized street in America" (always thought it was Sesame Street when I was a kid!). The evidence is clear: graceful homes, pretty facades,...   more
  • Boston Common, Boston

    6. Boston Common

    Boston Common is the oldest park in the United States. It is a wonderful place to walk around, jog, or just relax and read a book on a nice day. In the middle of the city, it is full of green grass...   more
  • Harvard Square - Harvard University, Boston

    7. Harvard Square - Harvard University

    Harvard University is the oldest university in the United States, established even before the country was – in 1636. It is one of the most prestigious universities in the USA and its alumni list is...   more
  • USS Constitution - Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston

    8. USS Constitution - Charlestown Navy Yard

    This ship, nicknamed “Old Ironsides” in the War of 1812 because the British cannon balls would deflect off her thick hull, is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, originally launched...   more
  • North End, Boston

    9. North End

    The north end got a real start for Italian influence around late 1800's when immigrants came to the town to help construct the new State House. They were masons, skilled in mosaic tile floor laying...   more
  • Copley Square, Boston

    10. Copley Square

    Copley Place is usually a stop for us when we are in Boston. Both my wife and I enjoy a bit of retail therapy and this is a plce to get it done. This shopping center caters to more upscale stores and...   more
  • New England Aquarium, Boston

    11. New England Aquarium

    Located right here on the waterfront is the New England Aquarium. It's a great place to spend a few hours with their nice selection of sea creatures. There are three floors to explore and in the...   more
  • Cheers, Boston

    12. Cheers

    Cheers, Watched it loved it and now I have been, Standing outside Cheers on Beacon St which was the old Bull & Finch the inspiration for the TV prog. We also visited the replica of Cheers in Fanueuil...   more
  • Back Bay, Boston

    13. Back Bay

    77 Rowe Street Auburndale, Mass 02466 617-213-8400 Free Tour of Finagle’s Bagel-Making Facilities Tour our facility and see the bagel dough being made fresh every day. Enjoy our self-guided tour...   more
  • Old North Church, Boston

    14. Old North Church

    “One if by land, and two, if by sea.” ~ number of lanterns to be set on the steeple of Old North Church to indicate how the British were coming. This is the famous church, the one American...   more
  • Prudential Center, Boston

    15. Prudential Center

    We really enjoyed visiting the observatory and found it to be good value at about 12 dollars each. You travel up a high speed lift about 52 floors. The skywalk tour gives you great views of Boston....   more
  • Granary Burying Ground, Boston

    16. Granary Burying Ground

    A virtual who's who of Colonial history are buried here including the victims of the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Benjamin Franklin's parents (Franklin himself is buried in...   more
  • Downtown & Financial District, Boston

    17. Downtown & Financial District

    The Customs House was originally built along the Boston waterfront as offices for customs inspectors, but after years of filling in the harbor to expand the city, it now sits several hundred yards...   more
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

    18. Museum of Fine Arts

    If you haven't been to the MFA in a while, here's your excuse to go back. If you've never been, well..... that's pathetic! BUT we'll forgive you if you go check out the new American wing. You'll...   more
  • Maparium - Christian Science Center, Boston

    19. Maparium - Christian Science Center

    One of the things that strikes me about Boston is its unique architecture. One of the most impressive buildings I have seen here is "The Mother Church" located at the Christian Science Plaza. The...   more
  • Paul Revere House, Boston

    20. Paul Revere House

    The Paul Revere Mall is a small park named after the famous American patriot with a large bronze statue of him in the center of the mall. The mall is along the Freedom Trail lined with trees and a...   more
  • Holocaust Memorial, Boston

    21. Holocaust Memorial

    The Boston Holocaust Memorial is a bit odd, in that it is a towering glass structure that appears to rise out of the middle of the city’s bureaucratic heart. Composed of six glass towers, the stones...   more
  • Chinatown, Boston

    22. Chinatown

    Boston's Chinatown is a great place to wander. The Paifang welcomes you into Chinatown. We walked under the arch and explored the sights and smells of Chinatown. There are so many shops, markets and...   more
  • Seaport District, Boston

    23. Seaport District

    If you have kids with you, Museum Wharf is a must. There you will find the Children's Museum and the Computer Museum. I had a hard time dragging my nephew away from the Children's Museum! Even if you...   more
  • State House, Boston

    24. State House

    Boston City centre is compact enough to be mostly explored on foot, whether following a specific route (such as The Freedom Trail) or just meandering. This is the thing about New England, this is...   more
  • Hancock Tower, Boston

    25. Hancock Tower

    Opposite Trinity Church this all glass tower stands out on the Skyline and is famous for the reflection of Trinty Church in its glass panes. Soon after the tower was built there was a huge problem on...   more

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