Boston is home to some of the most important historical events and monuments in American history. It was one of the original colonies and is the site of the first battle that started the Revolutionary War. If you ever have the chance to visit this incredible city, there are a few things that you have to make sure you see. Read on to find out more about the amazing attractions that the city of Boston is home to. Randi Glazer is going to give you his top 6 attractions you must see when you visit Boston.
Walk Through the Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail is a 2 1/2 mile brick road that starts at Boston Common, the place where the Colonial Army gathered in preparation for the Revolutionary War. The troops marched these 2 1/2 miles until they reached Breed’s Hill, where the first battle of the war was held. Today, a 221 foot Bunker Hill Monument was erected there to honor the first fight. You will be tracing the steps that the soldiers took to start the Revolutionary War centuries ago.
The hike will take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours, or you can run or bike through it in less than half an hour. It all depends on how much time you want to spend seeing the historical sites along the way. There’s a lot to see along this trail, including the Bell in Hand Tavern, the first bar built in America. In case you are wondering, yes it is still serving customers.
You can make your way to the Bunker Hill Monument, or take the bridge and head north to see where the famous Paul Revere lived. You can also visit the old North Church, where the signal that the war was about to begin was set off.
Visit the Boston Tea Party Museum
This museum is dedicated to one of the most important moments in American history. The Boston Tea Party Museum can be found right in the center of Fort Point Channel. Right outside the museum is where the Boston tea party actually took place. You can visit the site and then tour the museum to see a real-life recreation of the event.
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Believe it or not, Cheers is a real bar. It was built in 1895 and became home to the popular television show that featured the bar. This isn’t the actual set that the show was filmed in; however, it is the bar that is featured in the beginning credits of the show. It was originally named the Bull & Finch Pub; however, they have since changed the name to “Cheers” once the show took off. It’s a great photo opportunity that won’t take up a lot of your day.
Spend a Day at Harvard and MIT
Cambridge is home to two of the top universities in the country – MIT, and Harvard. Both universities are located right next to each other in the town. Cambridge is full of incredible architecture and they have an amazing collection of shops and restaurants for everyone to enjoy.
Visit Fenway Park
Whether you are a fan of baseball or not, everyone should see at least one game at Fenway Park. The stadium was built in 1912 and is one of the oldest sports stadiums that is still being used in the country. In the off-season, you can still visit the stadium on the quick 50-minute tour that they offer on a daily basis. You can see all of the history that one of the oldest baseball teams in America has created over the years.
Grab a Drink at the Samuel Adams Brewery
Samuel Adams was a beer fanatic and one of the most well-known patriots from the era. The Samuel Adams brewery pays tribute to him. If you’re a fan of beer at all, you are going to want to make a pit stop at this brewery. Here, you can sample some of their award-winning beers, including their most popular beer -The Boston Lager.
And So Much More!
Boston is home to a wide selection of amazing restaurants, museums and sites to see. These are just a few of the many attractions that the city has to offer. There are so many things to do and see in the city that it warrants at least a few visits. If you are interested in American history, this is a place that you must see.
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