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Freedom Trail
17 343
"American history starts here- Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution (Old Ironsides), Paul Revere's House, Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Boston Tea Party Site, the Granary Burial ground, King's Ch...""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..."
Nature & Parks
Boston Common
6 415
"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."
Shopping
Quincy Market
3 515
"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."
Shopping
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
7 739
"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."
Zoos & Aquariums
New England Aquarium
5 626
"So many neat exhibits including the 4 story giant cylinder tank with spiral walk around, very nice habitat for the penguins, a big touch tank with tags AND small sharks, and great viewing areas for families.""They also have one of the largest (and nicest) penguin exhibit I've ever seen - if you're there during feeding time it is a real wonderful site to see!"
Museums
New England Holocaust Memorial
2 504
"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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Waterfront
1 823
"On a bright, sunny, Sunday afternoon, my wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law, and I viewed the Boston Harbor from the Christopher Columbus Park to near South Station.""A Great area to explore or just wander around and then take a break on one of the many benches provided - to people watch or just have a read / chat etc."
Museums
Old State House
1 366
"This movie produced by Tom Hanks and based on the historical biography written by David McCullough, winner of the Pulitzer Prize is outstanding and will prepare your family for the sites along the Freedom Trail.""It's pretty mind-boggling to know that the first reading of the Declaration of Independence occurred from the balcony here in 1776, and that John Hancock, the first Governor, was inaugurated here."
Sights & Landmarks
Marriott's Custom House
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"The rotunda is magnificent, guests have access to an indoor/outdoor observation deck, there is a fitness center (behind the four faces of the huge, signature clock), and there is a lounge and bar, in which contine...""This 1840’s original building was the Federal Custom House and is on a 50 year lease to Marriott Vacation club who restored it to original beauty."
Sights & Landmarks
Granary Burying Ground
1 601
"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...""Get a map for a few donated bucks to walk the cemetery and see where Sam Adams in buried, mother goose of nursery rhymes fame, Benjamin Franklins parents, John Hancock, and many others."
Sights & Landmarks
Boston Massacre Site
257
"colonists) were dead, and the soldiers acted in what would be described by John Adams (their legal counsel) as "self defense."""Situated in front of the 1713 Old State House and under its gleaming copper statues of the British Monarchy's Lion and Unicorn atop the east façade, sits the copperplate engraving forged by Paul Revere which reads..."
Concerts & Shows
Boston Ballet
121
"Stand outs for the ballet performances were the Sugar Plum Fairy (so delicately beautiful - she seemed to be floating), the Arabian dance (so powerful, passionate and precise), the bear and rats were great and add...""The choreography is wonderful the costumes spectacular, the sets are amazing, the orchestra is top-notch!"
Sights & Landmarks
Old City Hall
109
"There is also a bronze donkey in the courtyard, signifying the Democratic Party, with two bronze footprints in front of it labeled "stand in opposition" and a plaque explaining the origin of the donkey as the Demo...""An easy stop off the Freedom Trail, don’t miss the photo op with the Democrat Donkey outside, along with the statue of Benjamin Franklin."
Concerts & Shows
The Wilbur Theatre
133
"We booked three months in advance while planning our US visit, got first row mezzanine tickets with perfect view of the stage, excellent acoustics too""This place is great, especially for a nice intimate comedy shows, and good head liners come through this theater as well, i cant say enough about how much i love it."
