The fact of Boston being rich in history makes it the most desired historic vacation in the United State of America. The city embodies a phenomenal place in the stories of American Revolution and its unique sights in the streets. Boston is home to elite institutes in technology and also is a hub for the art, culture, food, health, and tech industries.
Being one of the most admired cities in the United States of America, a city with a great historical significance, the visitors love to travel to enjoy the sights from the iconic Beacon Hill to Back Bay, the majestic Victorian homes along with some of the classy preserved sights of 19th-century architecture in the United States. They are also delighted visiting the Charles River and enjoy the beautiful parks and green spaces for biking, jogging, or enjoying a picnic. Capturing the historical sights of the city is very simple, start by walking the Freedom Trail; this 2.5-mile path through downtown Boston lets you see the 16 significant historical locations of American Revolution.
Wishing to find more excitement in Boston, check out the following attractions in the city:
If you travel to Boston and not visiting the unique 16 historical sites across the 2.5-mile path will be a cardinal sin. Visiting all the trail attractions requires at least half a day, and you need to wear relaxed walking shoes to cover them up. You can choose to take a guided tour or navigate on your own by downloading an app on your phone. Visitors can take an MP3 audio guide offered by Freedom Trail's Foundation for just $15 only.
A must for history buffs around the world and fans of our nation's 35th president, John F. Kennedy, this library and museum showcases his presidential papers, Kennedy memorabilia, and innovative re-creations of his desk in the Oval Office. Most exquisite building designed by architect I.M. Pei and is quite striking.
The historic grounds of Boston Common cast the initial path to start your Freedom Trail and has a history that goes surpassing the mid-1600s. Travelers can find a variety of activities and events, including theater and musical performances hosted at the park throughout the year. The historic park is great for picnics or a leisurely stroll and the kids have ample running room at Tadpole Playground or Frog Pond. The Frog Pond transforms into a spray pool during warmer months and an ice skating rink in the winters.
One of the oldest art institutions and home to one of the best art collections in the world, Museum of Fine Arts has the best masterpieces from the likes of J.M.W Turner, Picasso, and others. Opened in the year 2010, the museum has sprawling collection from indigenous cultures in North, South, and Central America. Along with impressive collection of Asian art, the Museum of Fine Arts displays both permanent and temporary exhibits.
Built in the year 1742 and nicknamed as the “cradle of liberty”. It’s a part of the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall holds a special place in the history of Massachusetts politics. There are four buildings – Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North Market, and South Market that constitute Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The hustling marketplace is a great place to click selfies and has excellent cafes with lots of shopping avenues.
The home ground of the Boston Red Sox, the stadium has been the site of home runs for the Boston city since 1912. It's, in fact, famed to be the oldest baseball arena in the USA and popularly known as America's Most Beloved Park. Travelers can enjoy a baseball game with a park tour, and the Fenway neighbourhood is packed with bars and restaurants to have delicious food and quench your thirst.
Re-modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palace, the Isabella Stewart Museum displays its collections in rooms surrounding a four-story central courtyard filled with flowering plants and fountains. The in-house 2,500-piece collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture, tapestries, decorative arts, books, and manuscripts cogitate the personal tastes and considerable expertise of Mrs. Gardner herself, whose own swag adds to the charm of the museum. The museum also lets the visitors to stroll through the Fens, a long green space, where you'll find a beautiful rose garden in bloom from June through October.
The history says on the fateful night of December 16, 1773, a year before the first battle of the American Revolution, angry Bostonians protesting a tax levied on goods shipped to the colonies, pushed at ships from England and hurled the tea into the harbor at this site. In the present day, with support of full-scale replicas of the original ships from which the Sons of Liberty dumped the tea, the iconic Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum provides tours with a participatory reenactment of that event. Families and kids are drawn into fun-learning experience as they learn about shipboard life and American history.
Perched on the waterfront, the New England Aquarium exhibits more than 20,000 fish and aquatic animals representing over 550 species. An amazing man-made Caribbean coral reef offers a large variety of tropical fish and underwater life. The New England Aquarium also offers and sponsors educational programs and whale-watching tours outside of Boston Harbor for kids and families.
The old and ultra-modern buildings of the Back Bay area won't take much time to impress you, the Boston Public Library designed by Charles Follen McKim on one side and Trinity Church, a red sandstone building in Romanesque style. Visitors can also enjoy a picnic lunch across a grassy lawn with neighborhood office workers. The historic buildings containing the murals, frescoes, and painted decorations on the fine stained glass are simply marvelous.
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