Boston Common- America’s oldest public park, with 50 acres of open, green landscape. The common has been a cow pasture, British and militia training field, the site of duels, hangings, public celebrations and specches.
Tremont, Park, Boylston and Beacon Streets
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Bunker Hill Memorial- The spot where American colonists were instructed, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!", the site of the first battle of the American Revolution on June 17, 1775. There is a 221 foot granite munument to the battle on the site of the Colonial fortification. You can also see an exhibit and get a lecture on the battle. The park is open daily year-round (Closed Thanksgiving, December 25, January 1) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; monument open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
617- 242-5641.
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Granary Burying Ground- The Granary Burying Ground, next to the Park Street Church, is where many famous patriots are buried. Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock, James Otis, and Robert Treat Paine are all buried here, as well as victims of the Boston Massacre.
Admission is free.
Park and Tremont Streets
617-635-7389
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Old North Church- On April 18th, 1775, Robert Newman, sexton of the Old North Church displayed two lanterns in the bell tower to warn Paul Revere and others of the British troop movements. Paul Revere's famous "midnight ride" began with that signal, and so did the American War for Independence. Winter hours: Daily 9:00 - 5:00
Summer hours: Daily 9:00 - 6:00
193 Salem Street
617-523-6676
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Old South Meeting House- In continuous use for over 250 years, this is where colonists decided that there should be no tax on tea and instituted the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773. The Meeting House was built in 1729, and was the biggest building in colonial Boston. Benjamin Franklin was a regular member of the congregation.
310 Washington Street
617-482-6439
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Old State House- The Old State House is the oldest surviving public building in Boston, being built in 1713. It was the seat of government of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The area beneath the State House balcony was the site of the Boston Massacre. On March 5, 1770, British soldiers fired on a crowd, killing five. The Declaration of Independence was first proclaimed from here, on July 18, 1776.
206 Washington Street
617-720-1713
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Paul Revere House- Paul Revere, patriot, American legend, midnight rider who exclaimed, "The Enlish are coming..."
His home was Built in 1680, it is downtown Boston's oldest building, one of the few remaining from Boston's early colonial American history. Be sure to see the 900 pound bell in the courtyard, from the USS Constitution, made by Paul Revere & Sons. Adults $2.50, seniors and students $2.00 children (age 5-17) $1.00
19 North Square
617- 523-2338
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USS Constitution - Old Ironsides...the ship is called. One of six frigates commissioned by congress in 1794 to help protect American sailing vessels from attacks by Algerian pirates and by British and French forces.
Navy Yard
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Boston Museum of Science- There is a lot to see here, you could spend a whole day looking at live science presentations and exhibits.There is also an Omnimax theater on premises. Kids and seniors are $8, adults $11.
Science Park
617-723-2500
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Faneuil Hall- The hall was opened in 1742 and is known as the "Cradle of Liberty". Many politicians and statesmen poured their hearts out in this great hall. Today you can tour the hall via National Park Service rangers, who give free tours on the half hour. Tour hours are from from 9am to 5pm. MBTA: T: Green Line to Government Center, Orange Line to State or Haymarket, or Blue Line to State or Aquarium. Between North, Congress, and State sts. and I-93
The Harvard University Art Museums -
32 Quincy Street
617-495-9400
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Museum of Fine Arts - With American, European, Asian, Oceanic, African and contemporary collections, there is a little something for everyone.
465 Huntington Avenue
617-267-9300
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Fenway Park - Home of the Boston Red Sox. Whether you see a game or just take a tour, it's fun for everyone in the family. The park was built in 1912 and is the oldest park in the major leagues. 4The Fenway Park ticket office: Telephone: Information 617/267-8661, Tickets 617/267-1700, touch tone 617-482-4SOX
FleetCenter - Want to catch the National Basketball Association champions, the Boston Celtics, in action? Their season runs October to May. To reach the FleetCenter, take the MBTA Green or Orange Line or commuter rail to North Station. Information: 617-624-1000; www.nba.com/celtics; Tickets: Ticketmaster: Telephone: 617/931-2000; www.ticketmaster.com).
