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Boston is one of my favorite cities, I think it has everything, a lot of history, landscapes, sports, delicious food and always something interesting to learn.
If you have a few days to get to know Boston, these are the places I recommend you to visit.
Freedom Trail
Walking the Freedom Trail is not only free, but one of the best ways to make an excellent introduction to the city. This route is 2.5 miles long and is marked by a red paved road to guide you to several historically important places in the city.
This route has 16 important points that include places like: Old North Church, Bunker Hill Monument and the King’s Chapel. It is a great way to self-guide through the city or hire a guide that you will identify by their cute 18th century attire. These are the 16 stops along the way:
– Boston Common
– Massachusetts State House
– Park Street Church
– Granary Burying Ground
– King’s Chapel Burying Ground
– Benjamin Franklin statue
– The Old Corner Bookstore
– Old South Meeting House
– Old State House
– Site of the Boston Massacre
– Faneuil Hall Marketplace
– Paul Revere House
– Old North Church
– Copp’s Hill Burying Ground
– USS Constitution
– Bunker Hill Monument
A city full of sports
Boston has several of the best teams in different sports in the USA, if you are a fan of any of these, you can’t miss a game. But the most popular is Fenway Park since it is the oldest stadium in the Baseball League where the Red Sox play since 1912. In my case, I’m a New England Patriots fan and that’s why I couldn’t miss a game at Guilette Stadium and it’s been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.
The famous Lobster Roll
Who doesn’t like lobster? Well, in Boston one of the typical foods is Lobster Rolls, and the truth is that they are delicious. The good news is that there are many places where you can find this food and most of them are very tasty.
Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Speaking of food this is a must-stop for eating and hanging out, here you will find food from everywhere in the world and stores of different things. It is a very organized and clean place. This place started as a fruit and vegetable market and its construction dates back to 1824, designed by Alexander Parris, so the simple fact of visiting it is worthwhile.
4 S Market St, +1 617-523-1300, faneuilhallmarketplace.com
Open Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 12pm-7pm
Beacon Hill
Want the perfect picture for your Instagram? The ideal place is Acorn Street on Beacon Hill, this is one of the most photographed streets in the city, and it’s actually really nice.
Museum and Boston Tea Party Ships
The Boston Tea Party was an American political and mercantile protest by the Sons of Liberty. They boarded the ships and threw the chests of tea into the Boston Harbor, this leading to the American Revolution.
This is one of the most original museums I found because you can actually throw fake containers of tea just like they did back in the days. And the landscape is very beautiful, you will have fun.
306 Congress St, +1 617-338-1773, bostonteapartyship.com
Boston Common and Public Garden
I recommend you to arrive early to these parks, many people meet here in summer and you can ice skate in winter. It is a very quiet and beautiful place to start your day. Don’t miss the Frog Pond and eat a pretzel.
Brattle Book Shop
For all book lovers this place is a “must”. This store dates back to 1825 and has more than 250 thousand books and more.
Harvard
You can take a free tour of one of the most important universities in the world, apart from the fact that the area is very beautiful and worth visiting. There is also a lot to see in Harvard Square at night, many coffee shops and bars.
Harvard University, +1 617-495-1000, harvard.edu/on-campus/visit-harvard/tours
USS Constitution
I loved this place! Here is the USS Constitution created in 1797 and used for the War of 1812 and the U.S. Civil War, is the oldest ship in the world still afloat. The best thing is that you can go inside the boat.
Admission: free with $10 to $15 donation
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org
Of course, there is much more to visit in Boston, museums, exhibitions, restaurants, etc. but if you have little time or don’t know where to start these places are a must.
If you have more time you can even visit some of the nearby cities like Salem, Lexington and Concord or Cape Cod on the ferry.
