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Fenway Park
16,558 reviews
#1 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"... Dodger fan (and you have to remember that the Red Sox beat the Dodgers in the World Series later that year) but I loved seeing the 2018 Red Sox play at home - it was a dream team, a delight,
baseball history
."
"
Great tour
of the oldest professional baseball field in the United States and home of the current World Series champion Boston Red Sox! Visited the seats at the top of the green wall."
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Freedom Trail
17,340 reviews
#2 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"This trail is amazing,it takes tourists on an extensive trail visiting lots of historic
sights
.It is easy to follow the trail with different colour brick trails to follow,.There is a map readily available to expl..."
"Either way, Boston is a lovely town with so much
great history
, beautiful scenery, and gorgeous architecture, walking the Freedom Trail is a wonderful way to enjoy all of these things!"
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Boston Public Library
3,968 reviews
#3 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"... Map Room and its exhibit; the gorgeous courtyard (a lovely spot for reading and reflection); the large Reading Room; and the third floor where the outstanding
murals
by John Singer Sargent are a huge surprise."
"We had a lovely tea beginning with a choice of gazpacho or strawberry salad and an array of finger sandwiches, petit fore’s, tarts and your own pot of your fave tea! Enjoyed the ambiance of the
Map Room
."
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North End
7,131 reviews
#4 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Walking the
narrow streets
and alleyways of Boston's North End is always fun Smelling the wonderful aromas of the shops, experiencing the energy of the neighborhoods, and getting a cannoli from a local pastry shop..."
"It also has other places of historic importance such as the Faneuil Hall and Boston Public Market, Haymarket, Old North Church and Paul Revere's house and
statue
as well as Copp Hill burial ground."
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USS Constitution
2,240 reviews
#5 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"This is fun for adults and kids - the ship itself is the key
piece of history
and the fact that you can climb aboard and have a guided tour from a Navy officer is a true gem!"
"Along with Bunker Hill the USS Constitution comprises the northern most reach of the
Freedom Trail
but it is well worth the hike over to Charlestown and is a very pleasant way to end what could well have been a ve..."
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New England Holocaust Memorial
2,504 reviews
#6 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Right on the
Freedom Trail
, this under-stated and relatively unknown Holocaust memorial provides a deep and moving experience of the scale and tragedy of this historical event."
"The monument includes six square
glass towers
that symbolize the six nillion Jews who perished in the Holocaust, and the six largest concentration camps."
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The Printing Office of Edes & Gill
368 reviews
#7 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Mr. Gregory is very knowledgeable in his trade and Revolutionary
history
, particularly here in Boston."
"If you want to
step back in time
, and actually learn about America's history this is the place to go."
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
6,254 reviews
#8 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Being brits we were drawn in by the mention of tea! ... this was a
great fun
experience and very suitable for kids, the staff/ performers were brilliant and knowledgeable, a very interesting experience and highly..."
"It’s worth a visit, especially before you do the
freedom trail
as that makes more sense if you’ve done this prior, the staff are brilliant actors and add that humour into it, I enjoyed it and I’m 46."
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Back Bay
621 reviews
#9 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Centrally located with excellent public transport and taxi options, this quiet, clean and picturesque neighbourhood is near to
Fenway Park
, The Prudential centre, Boylston Street, Newbury street and the banks of t..."
"Plenty of shopping as well...not to mention some terrific
historic sites
including the Boston Library, Old South Church, Trinity Church, and Fenway Park!"
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Marriott's Custom House
151 reviews
#10 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"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..."
"We own time shares here and enjoy our visit to Boston while staying in this handsome and beautifully maintained
historic building
"
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Old North Church & Historic Site
3,048 reviews
#11 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"The
Bell Tower
Tour is a great addition to a visit to the Old North Church, the church from which the "two if by sea" lanterns made famous by Henry Longfellow Wadsworth's poem "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.""
"Highly recommend taking the behind the scenes tour which includes a climb up in the
steeple
where the bell lanyards are, includes a photographic history of the church, and into the crypt afterwards."
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HarborWalk
321 reviews
#12 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Taken to the northern most end will place you at the top of the North End - both a revolutionary war treasure and a cultural gem filled with the
sights
and smells unique to Little Italy."
"Boston has done an excellent job of providing a wonderful place for everyone to enjoy seeing the beautiful Boston
waterfront
from all angles while walking on the HarborWalk."
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Beacon Hill
2,374 reviews
#13 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Fantastic location and stepped in history I took the tour to see all the
sights
within including the scared cod!!! Brilliant tour fun friendly and helpful staff based right on Boston common so great central locati..."
"Take the kids along for a trip back into time as you walk some of the oldest streets in Boston to explore some great
architecture
of Bostons oldest Buildings around Boston and Stop by the State house for a tour."
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Castle Island
522 reviews
#14 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"It's always a relaxing day to stroll or picnic, fish,
people watch
, wave to boats passing in or out out of Boston Harbor and planes inbound overhead to Logan airport across the bay into East Boston."
"This is a fantastic place to take a
stroll
and watch the planes land at Logan, grab a quick bite at Sullivan's and watch the boats in Boston Harbor, or just people watch."
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Newbury Street
2,468 reviews
#15 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Exciting range of shops and the
architecture
of old Boston proves to be , even in winter a great experience and interest, and the wonderful selection of restaurants adds to the ambience."
"Filled with beautiful shops and lively
eateries
, Newburyport Street is fun in all seasons and provides great shelter from the cold with its lovely local shops, bars and dining establishments."
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Waterfront
1,823 reviews
#16 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Near the base of Boston's magestic
skyline
and close to Faneuil Hall Market Place, you could opt to jouney along the lengthy waterfront trail and capture more of the scenic harbor sites if you have time."
"... Park Island boat rides, aquarium with I Max theatre,more food for you know who, oldest part of Boston at Haymarket Square area, Continue on the
Greenway
skirting the North End and pizza heaven at every turn."
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Granary Burying Ground
1,601 reviews
#17 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Granary Burying Ground is one stop on the
Freedom Trail
, and features the final resting places of Paul Revere, John Hancock, Sam Adams, the victims of the Boston Massacre, Ben Franklin's parents and many more."
"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..."
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The Mapparium
899 reviews
#18 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"The guided tour was very well done, and the display itself was spectacular!! Fascinating to see to
geography
from 1930's, and the craftsmanship of all the glass panels was amazing!!"
"This is obviously a
quick tour
, but definitely worth doing, and can be combined with a free tour of the adjacent church which is beautiful and contains one of the largest pipe organs in the world."
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Trinity Church
1,012 reviews
#19 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Vibrant and stunning stained glass windows by numerous artisans, including the famous John LaFarge, along with
murals
, has inspired numerous other buildings such as Stanford University's Memorial Church."
"take the
Freedom Trail
this is on it live the places of the American Revolution it's fascinating take the walk"
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Charlestown Navy Yard
283 reviews
#20 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"As the site is at the end of the
Freedom Trail
, there is a risk you may be feeling a bit fatigued, so you may wish to consider this as a visit in its own right (along with the USS Constitution)."
"At the Charlestown Naval Dockyard the main attractions are the 2 historic ships
on display
which you get the full run of for free - the WW2 USS Cassin Young (destroyer) and the even older USS Constituion."
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Old State House
1,366 reviews
#21 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"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
."
"I wish we had planned walking The Freedom Trail differently, so we could have timed our walk around the Old State House
tours
, since once you pay for a tour you are welcome to stay for the succeeding
tours
."
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Bunker Hill Monument
1,857 reviews
#22 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Once we climbed back down the windy, narrow, and dimly lit steps, we explored the onsite museum that was filled with history and provided extensive information about the history and
significance
of the monument."
"At this spot alone, there is a
visitor center
across the street, the monument itself, and the monument building which houses a statue of Dr Joseph Warren, one of the first major casualties and martyrs of the revol..."
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King's Chapel
492 reviews
#23 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"It was amazing to see the crypts and learn the history behind them.The
bell tower
was worth the climb up the steep skinny steps.To see and touch a bell cast by Paul Revere was terrific."
"The crypt is pretty well lighted, and the tour guide will give you some
interesting history
and details about the crypt and its occupants."
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Massachusetts State House
749 reviews
#24 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Well worth a visit you can go on a conducted tour or wander, the conducted tour was very informative giving facts about the State house, , very ornate in side with marble every where, the hall of
flags
was interes..."
"The
architecture
, art and decoration are superb even without knowing the background, but you must take the tour to fully appreciate everything and learn more about Massachusetts history."
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Copley Square
822 reviews
#25 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Trinity Church is situated upon the square, the Old South Church, stately Boston Public Library, Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel and
the John Hancock Tower
, New England's tallest skyscraper at 790 feet are all within..."
"The contrasting styles of Trinity Church, the massive Boston Public Library and the modern
skyscrapers
, is awe inspiring."
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TD Garden
1,378 reviews
#26 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"Also visited the
Sports Museum
within the stadium which was really cool and very informative about all Boston sports teams."
"Amazing seats behind the
stage
but with an amazing view across the arena and of the
stage
."
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Old South Church
245 reviews
#27 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"This extraordinarily beautiful Victorian, Northern Italian,
Gothic Revival
creation is topped with a big Brunelleschi-styled copper domed cupola surrounded by 12 windows (visible from the inside)."
"This
National Historic Landmark
was built in Back Bay upon reclaimed land, and is one of New England's finest High Victorian Gothic churches."
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USS Cassin Young
146 reviews
#28 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"The ship is also within walking distance of the Constitution and is on the Boston
Freedom Trail
."
"FREE to tour this wonderfully
preserved ship
here in the Naval Yard."
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
7,738 reviews
#29 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"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
."
"From candys to cakes to pastries to pizzas to sandwiches to pasta, chinese food american food italian food, fudge ,ice cream beers and more .Great outdoor entertainers lots of eares to sit and relax and
people watch
."
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Skywalk Observatory
1,309 reviews
#30 of 183 Sights & Landmarks in Boston
"There are interactive displays and an
audio tour
available if you want it or you can just enjoy the views and take some photographs from a great vantage point over the city."
"I went up here during the night to see the beautiful
skyline
...added bonus that the Boston Red Sox were playing, so Fenway Park was all lit up too."
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