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Freedom Trail
17,341 reviews
"This was the first thing we did in Boston as I love my history.Easy to do as all you do is follow the red brick path a great idea the sights and views you get are spectacular and the history is amazing.We used the...""Just follow the red line or red bricks and you will come upon a bunch of historical sites like the North Church, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere's house and many other places."
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North End
7,131 reviews
"Cobblestone streets, authentic Italian restaurants, gelaterias, quaint cafes serving divine espressos, and pastry shops selling that most mouth-watering of Italian desserts -- cannolis.""A short walk from the harbour and filled with so many amazing Italian Restaurants, Bakeries, Shops and incredible Espresso Bars! Highlights are; Mike's Pastry Shop and the Espresso Bar next door, a walk around thi..."
Nature & Parks
Boston Public Garden
9,819 reviews
"You can see squirrels, ducks, beautiful flowers in season, ride the swan boats, see the duck statues, see the fountains, and enjoy the day!""A true testimony to horticulture in New England Ideal use of common space, history abounds Present day well represented by park goers, puppies, locals, tourists It is officially summer when the swan boats return!!!"
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Samuel Adams Brewery
2,491 reviews
"A thoroughly enjoyable morning, brief history of the brewery, overview of the brewing process, tasting session with opportunities to ask questions and meet new people from across the US and further afield, I was t...""... tour is very interesting and Chris t.....our tour guide was very good and very funny....tour is well worth doing ...and you get free beer and am free glass ...what more can you ask for....highly recommended."
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Boston Public Library
3,968 reviews
"It was a fantastic experience to visit a modern library in great style 2 days back.it is in the heart of the city ,with Copley square at stone's throw.it is strongly suggested to take advantage of free guided tour...""We had a lovely tea beginning with a choice of gazpacho or strawberry salad and an array of finger sandwiches, petit fore’s, tarts and your own pot of your fave tea! Enjoyed the ambiance of the Map Room."
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Boston Common
6,415 reviews
"In the past a spot to turn your cows out to graze, site of public hangings, protests, speeches (one by Gorbachev), concerts (a big one by Judy Garland), ice skating on the pond in winter, lots of sports facilities...""Just a stone’s throw from the golden domed Massachusetts State House, it is a place of celebration, commemoration, and most importantly, it is a public park with memorials and statues."
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USS Constitution
2,239 reviews
"Our tour guide was excellent and very informative as he took us through the ship, including the story of how the the USS Constitution became known as Old Ironsides Was a highlight of my visit to Boston.""Still on the active rolls of the U.S. Navy and manned by U.S. Navy personnel, "Old Ironsides" was originally built and launched from Edmund Hartt's shipyard (in nearby Boston's North End) in 1797, one of the origi..."
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Beacon Hill
2,374 reviews
"... within including the scared cod!!! Brilliant tour fun friendly and helpful staff based right on Boston common so great central location If get the chance go to acorn street nearby for a picturesque cobbled street""From the artifacts at the Statehouse to Louisburg Square to the shops and restaurants on Charles St., lots to do and see."
Museums
USS Constitution Museum
3,602 reviews
"Located in the Boston Naval Yard across from the actual ship the USS Constitution the Museum itself gives a great education into the history of the ship.""Two things to note: you must have valid photo ID with you get get on board the ship, and the ceiling is very low below deck, so if you are tall, you will have to watch your head and duck as you walk around."
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Quincy Market
3,516 reviews
"A farmers market were I picked up some fresh fruit for breakfast, Several different truly talented street performers, Take time to watch them and donate to their cause, it's totally worth it.""There is an array of restaurants with any type of food that you might want, from clam chowder to pizza to lobster and fudge and candy."
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
7,738 reviews
"This is a great food hall omg every food imaginable of every nationality you most visit here we always love to find the local food Market and this didn’t disappoint great atmosphere and great foods""This historic building has numerous shops and a kiosk for the National Park Service visitor center from which you can catch free ranger-led walking tours of the freedom trail."
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Newbury Street
2,468 reviews
"Went to Boston for first visit to see fireworks and Boston Orchestra, stayed in Back Bay, just a Street over could walk from hotel, beautiful street with shops and restaurants, even saw movie star having ice cream...""Great place, great shopping, such a huge and diverse city, wonderful cafe scene."
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Back Bay
621 reviews
"... with excellent public transport and taxi options, this quiet, clean and picturesque neighbourhood is near to Fenway Park, The Prudential centre, Boylston Street, Newbury street and the banks of the Charles River.""Very quickly we became confident about taking the nearby bus or train to visit the Boston Library, Trinity Church, the Massachusetts Historical Society, and the Boston Art Museum, to name a few attractions."
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Old North Church & Historic Site
3,048 reviews
"The Bell Tower Tour is a great addition to a visit to the Old North Church, the church from which the "two if by sea" lanterns made famous by Henry Longfellow Wadsworth's poem "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere."""One if by land, two if by sea said the lanterns that hung from the towering white steeple of the Old North Church."
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HarborWalk
321 reviews
"Taken to the northern most end will place you at the top of the North End - both a revolutionary war treasure and a cultural gem filled with the sights and smells unique to Little Italy.""great way to walk around the Boston Harbor, on a nice sunny day there is nothing better than taking this walk around the harbor the view is unbelievable..."
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Castle Island
522 reviews
"12 months a year you can find us at Castle Island, enjoying the breezes (and winter winds) taking the approx 2 mile walk around Pleasure Bay and the old fort.""I walked the 2mi loop trail and strolled around the path and hills around Fort Independence (inside wasn’t open when I was there) then I laid on the beach and read a book and had lunch at Sullivan’s."
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New England Holocaust Memorial
2,505 reviews
"The memorial comprises six glass towers representing the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust.""... enter the towering transparent memorial itself, each tower inscribed with identification numbers representing the multitudes murdered in each of the six death camps, as a foggy mist rises up all around you."
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Copley Square
822 reviews
"Green lawn with occasional farmers’ market worth a stop to see the first public library in the US on one side and Trinity Church on the opposite side.""Trinity Church is situated upon the square, the Old South Church, stately Boston Public Library, Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel and the John Hancock Tower, New England's tallest skyscraper at 790 feet are all within..."
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Acorn Street
265 reviews
"Lined with gorgeous red brick towering houses, narrow cobbled road, a large American flag hanging from one house.""Located on Boston's upscale Beacon Hill, this affluent neighborhood is comprised of the original Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian homes and structures built from the early to mid 1800's."
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Charlestown Navy Yard
283 reviews
"The Charlestown Navy Yard consists of the USS Constitution, USS Cassin, the USS Constitution Museum, a visitor center, a restaurant (Decca), and the dry docks.""... and the museum tells the story fully, enriched with fascinating photographs that add so much to the human context of those who were employed here, and tells in detail the yard's important role in World War II."
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Granary Burying Ground
1,601 reviews
"It is the final resting place for many notable Revolutionary War-era patriots, including: Paul Revere, the 5 victims of the Boston Massacre, and 3 Declaration of Independence signers: Samuel Adams, John Hancock an...""Inside its beautiful iron gates are the final resting places of Paul Revere, John Hancock, Sam Adams (brewer and signer of the Declaration of Independence), the author of the Mother Goose tales, and the parents of..."
