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Top Ten Attractions in Boston

Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail

Official Sites on the Trail. Your visit to Boston must include a Walk Into History along the Freedom Trail. You can start your Freedom Trail tour at the beginning, middle, or end and wend your way through the modern city streets. This is Boston's (and your) indoor/outdoor history experience. The Freedom Trail has 16 official sites.

Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall

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Boston Common
Boston Common

Purchased as land set aside for the common use of townspeople, it still serves this purpose and is one of the most popular Boston Attractions for relaxing and enjoying nature. It was first a cattle grazing ground and, until 1817 in rigid Puritan Boston, an ancient elm on the land was used for public hangings.

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North End
North End

The North End, Boston’s “Little Italy,’’ is famous for its Italian food and feasts. It is Boston’s oldest neighborhood, a one-square-mile waterfront community not far from Faneuil Hall with a population of about 10,000.

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New England Aquarium
New England Aquarium

Boston’s New England Aquarium is fortunate to be located on the harbor allowing for a true aquatic experience. Dockside, cruise boats offer historic sightseeing and sunset cruises, whale watching, ferries and shuttle service along the waterfront.

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Boston Harbor
Boston Harbor

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Fenway Park
Fenway Park

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Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill

About Beacon Hill. Think Cobblestone Streets and brick town homes lining gas-lit, tree-lined sidewalks is a thing of the past? Check out Beacon Hill. One of Boston's most famous zip codes is one of the most charming neighborhoods in the city. Rich in history and teeming with significance, Beacon Hill welcomes visitors to explore.

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Public Garden
Public Garden

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Back Bay
Back Bay

Back Bay Boston – Photo Credit The Back Bay neighborhood runs along the Charles River on the opposite side of Cambridge. Upscale shopping, boutiques, art galleries, and fabulous restaurants makes this trendy neighborhood a must-see on your Boston visit.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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Old North Church
Old North Church

The Old North Church was built in 1723 in the Georgian style following Christopher Wren. In this rare and beautiful building – that is still an active Episcopal church – art, history and faith meet in a special way.

Bunker Hill Monument
Bunker Hill Monument

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Copley Square
Copley Square

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Old State House
Old State House

Celebrating 300 years as America's oldest and most historic colonial building, the Old State House is now Boston's Revolutionary Museum. Visit us at the heart of the Freedom Trail and only steps away from Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market and the New England Aquarium.

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Museum of Science
Museum of Science

Ranging in topics from human biology to the latest high-tech inventions, the Museum of Science offers more than 700 permanent, hands-on, minds-on fun exhibits enhanced by live stage presentations and science interpreters offering one-on-one challenges.

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USS Constitution Museum
USS Constitution Museum

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Paul Revere House
Paul Revere House

Located in the North End and built around 1680, the Paul Revere House is the oldest building in downtown Boston. It is famous for being the house Revere left from the night of his famous “midnight ride” to warn his compatriots that the British were coming to arrest them.

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Newbury Street
Newbury Street

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Prudential / St
Prudential / St

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Continue off the beaten path and check out the green space in the Back Bay Fens, a pretty community garden. This diverse neighborhood has a mix of universities, sports, culture, and more residential green space.

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John F
John F

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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Youth programs, visitor services, research, wildlife management, and more are coordinated on the park's 34 islands and peninsulas by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership. Come Visit the Islands! Plan your adventure at Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park.

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Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground

The Granary Burying Ground was established in 1660. Page Sections Town officials set aside for burials part of what was then the Boston Common to help alleviate overcrowding in the nearby King's Chapel Burying Ground.

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Harvard Square
Harvard Square

Nestled between Harvard University and the Charles River, Harvard Square Hotel has one of the most coveted addresses in Cambridge. Whether you want to explore the museums in downtown Boston, walk the historic Freedom Trail or enjoy the shops and cafes in Harvard Square, the best of the city is just moments from our doorstep.

USS Constitution
USS Constitution

First, the USS CONSTITUTION is there, but not yet open (as of our visit on Friday, July 28... More We just visited there a couple weeks ago, and the answer is, "it depends" on what you choose to do between those two attractions.

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Massachusetts State House
Massachusetts State House

The Massachusetts State House is an elegant gold-domed brick building which sits atop Beacon Hill and looks out over the Commons. Parking is challenging. Better to take the T or a tour.

Trinity Church
Trinity Church

Trinity Church is a Must See attraction in Boston. It's one of the most photographed historical buildings in the US, learn more about Trinity Church.

Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum

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Harvard Museum of Natural History
Harvard Museum of Natural History

The museum combines historic exhibits drawn from the University's vast collections with new and changing, multimedia exhibitions. Highlights include Harvard’s famed Blaschka Glass Flowers and Sea Creatures in Glass, New England Forests in the Zofnass Gallery and Marine Life in the Putnam Family Gallery.

John Hancock Tower
John Hancock Tower

The John Hancock Tower is the tallest building in New England, and stands on its own in Copley Square, away from the high-rise area of Boston's downtown. The John Hancock Tower is the tallest building in New England, and stands on its own in Copley Square, away from the high-rise area of Boston's downtown.

Arnold Arboretum
Arnold Arboretum

Our favorite open space in Boston is the Arnold Arboretum. There are lots of beautiful trails, ... Nearby Attractions. Larz Anderson Park. 83 reviews

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

The interactive exhibits and exquisite attention to historical detail make this a museum that every visitor to Boston should experience.

Chinatown
Chinatown

Chinatown Attractions Hayden Building. The Hayden Building is one of the best places to visit in Boston’s Chinatown for a little history lesson. The building was constructed in 1875. It was designed by and for Henry Hobson Richardson. The National Historic Register entered it in their books in 1980 as a historical piece.

Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo

Visit Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, MA. See gorillas, zebras, giraffes, tigers, lion and more.

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Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

Best for Attractions near Boston Convention Center Because: Located moments from the Convention Center, the ICA is ideal for contemporary art lovers to gander at the art and view. Best for Museums Because: The ICA is the spot for contemporary art in all of Boston.

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Charles River Esplanade
Charles River Esplanade

Boston's Charles River Esplanade is a beautiful park tucked ialong the banks of the river. The Hatch Shell hosts concerts during the year, Nice spot to picnic. Ample vendors are present during events.

Old South Meeting House
Old South Meeting House

Old South Meeting House, however, still housed the largest hall in Boston. It was also the heart of Boston – the meeting place of the Patriots; close to the centers of government; near the sites of confrontation and to the homes of the citizens.

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Castle Island
Castle Island

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Boston National Historical Park
Boston National Historical Park

Nearby Attractions ; Calendar ; Safety ... National Historical Park Massachusetts. Park ... Boston's Freedom Trail comprises sites that have witnessed almost 400 ...

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Waterfront
Waterfront

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Spectacle Island
Spectacle Island

This island, originally Boston's junk heap, today natural reservation, is the most beautiful place I visited during my stay in Boston. It is so picturesque and photogenic. I spent there a day and couldn't stop taking pictures.

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway

The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway (or Greenway as locals say) is a connection of parks that runs through Boston.Built as the crown jewel of the Big Dig, the Greenway replaces the green bridge that once carted commuters through Boston on interstate 93 creating a beautiful means to connecting Boston's high rises to the waterfront.

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Park Street Church
Park Street Church

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Thompson Square / Bunker Hill
Thompson Square / Bunker Hill

Navy Yard 33 33 3rd Ave is an apartment rental building with 3 floorplans, and 1 - 2 bedroom units available. It is located in the Thompson Square - Bunker Hill neighborhood of Boston. It has building amenities including wheelchair accessible, elevator, business center, outdoor space, and secured entry.

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Emerald Necklace
Emerald Necklace

Emerald Necklace is an extended walkway going starting in Boston Common in the Beacon Hill neighborhood close to downtown and making its way all the way to Franklin Park in the southernmost parts of Boston.

Boston Harborwalk
Boston Harborwalk

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The Fens
The Fens

The Fens is a great walking trail with peaceful ponds and nice views of the Prudential Tower. There’s a beautiful rose garden and Victory Gardens - co-gardening spaces.

Georges Island
Georges Island

Official trip planning website of the Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park. Largest recreational open space in Eastern Massachusetts.

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