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Things to do in Boston, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Walk the Freedom Trail the first time you visit Boston and you'll quickly get a sense of this coastal city's revolutionary spirit and history. But make sure you also explore some of Boston's fine museums (try the Isabella Stewart Gardner, featuring masterpieces displayed in their collector's mansion) and old neighborhoods (like the North End, Boston's Little Italy). You can't claim to have experienced real Boston culture, though, until you've watched a Red Sox game from the bleachers.
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1. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,261 reviews
At the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, you can be a part of the famous event that forever changed the course of American History! It’s more than a stroll through historic artifacts – it’s an adventure! Located on the Congress Street Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts, this floating museum is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. Live actors, high-tech, interactive exhibits, authentically restored tea ships and the stirring, multi-sensory documentary “Let it Begin Here,” are just a taste of what you’ll see, hear and feel. Meet the colonists, explore the ships and dump tea overboard just as the Sons of Liberty did on that fateful night of December 16, 1773. Stop in at Abigail’s Tea Room for teatime and visit the Gift Shop for special souvenirs. It’s educational, entertaining and enlightening — an experience not to be missed by adults and children of all ages. Your tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum will last approximately one hour and will take you through a variety of displays that are interconnected. The tour is designed to give you the opportunity to participate, explore and learn about the people, events and consequences that led up to the American Revolution in the order in which they actually occurred more than 230 years ago.
Reviewed By GingerH0 - Boston, United States
The Boston Tea Party excursion is a wonderful, interactive journey through one of the most important times in our nation’s history. Talented actors/actresses recreate the important scenes leading up to the Boston Tea Party including the famous Town Hall Meeting where Samuel Adams leads the citizens to rally against England. Participants feel a part of the rebellion by voicing shouts of “here, here!” For raucous agreement and “hissssss” for disagreement! You can even have a speaking role if you wish! After the town hall meeting, participants are then led to the boats where they can participate in “throwing the tea overboard.” While the first half of the tour includes many fun and interesting tidbits about his rebellion, it ends with an short film about the Battle of Lexington and the importance of the Tea Party as a catalyst for our nation’s freedom! Fun for kids and adults!
2. Waterfront
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,825 reviews
Reviewed By Southiebob - Boston, United States
Lived here all my life and seen the waterfront change with the years. My kids had a great time on the waterfront along with friends and family. Start at South Station food court (TEENS HEAVEN) and walk the Rose Kennedy Greenway ( food trucks) the teens will love it... all kinds of weird things on the way. Fog fountains, water fountains squirting everyone, merry go round, National 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. You can go into the North End and visit historic Paul Revere house, Old North Church ( “ one if by land.. two if by sea”), Cobbs Hill burying ground, ARE U BORED YET?? I’m beat... try going to Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution (oldest active warship in the Navy) and if all else fails and the teens are bored I guess you will just have to come back!!! Have fun go see a Bruins game or take a train to Salem the Witch City. Oh yea I almost forgot... my kids are still in Reginas Pizza and maybe a stop in Dolce Vita restaurant on Hanover Street.
3. Marriott's Custom House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By RecognizeExcellence - Boston, United States
I can't think of many very special - - truly special - - buildings in Boston, that offer overnight accommodations; Marriott's Custom House is one of them. By way of history, Marriott acquired the former, vacant Custom House from the City of Boston, and converted it into a Marriott timeshare resort, comprised of 84, one-bedroom villas (separate living room (with mini-kitchen), bedroom, and bathroom) of a variety of shapes and sizes, about 800 square feet (more than twice the size of a typical hotel room in Boston). I think Marriott opened Marriott’s Custom House in 1999. Marriott's Custom House is ideally located in Boston, it is within a block or two of the Greenway, waterfront, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, and the aquarium. The North End, Seaport/Innovation District, Chinatown, Boston Common, and the Public Garden, are a few blocks away. The Aquarium "T (subway)" Station is practically outside the door of the Custom House. The Custom House is approximately 170 years old, and it exudes history. 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 continental breakfast and beverages are served. There are an abundance of restaurants nearby. Marriott does an excellent job maintaining the Custom House, the rooms are spotless, and refurbished. The common areas are clean, although, some (common) areas show excessive wear, and you can clearly tell what furnishings, pictures, ornamentation came with Marriott's opening of the Custom House, based on their high quality, and the often cheesy, cheap-looking, asynchronous accesories that have been added, over the years (pictures, signage, etc). There are many redeeming qualities of Marriott's Custom House, many have already been stated above; in addition to which, is a staff of concierge, housekeepers, front desk staff, valet who are spectacular at their job, and who exude warmth, professionalism, expertise, and efficiency (in particular, Karen C., a Concierge, Christine C., a front desk agent, the many housekeepers who have been at the Custom House since the day Marriott opened it, and Andrea, the manager of housekeeping). Valet parking is available, on-site, at a typical Boston hotel parking rate (less than many Boston hotels), although, if you are flying into Boston, it is quite likely that you do not need a car, and that you can rent an Enterprise Rent a Car for the day or two that you need a car. Do not give any thought to parking on the street, as parking is scarce during the day, and overnight parking throughout the downtown area is prohibited from 2 AM to 7 AM (for street cleaning (park on the street, downtown, overnight, and your car will be towed)). If you are looking for a lower cost alternative to on-site, valet parking, you could consider parking your car at the Wellington Station T Stop (be sure to verify that overnight parking is allowed in the garage), and take a short ride on the Orange Line, to State Street (a <5 minute walk from the Custom House). For a unique, Boston experience, I'd vigorously suggest that you consider a stay at the Custom House, with the comfort of knowing that it's a Marriott (actually, a relative of Marriott International).
4. BSA Space
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
BSA Space is Boston's leading cultural institution on architecture and design, and is home to the Boston Society of Architects. BSA Space hosts exhibitions on design and architecture, architecture cruises and walking tours, and other programs and events that foster exchange between design and construction, the profession and the public, and encourage collaboration across the city and world.
5. Kevin Hagen White Statue
6. All Saints Way
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By tinaNtravel - San Jose, United States
Well, the 5 stars is certainly debatable, but I gave it 5 stars because it was clear to me that the private home owner has gone through a lot of effort to decorate the walkway on the side of his house with a lot of pictures and decorations related to the Saints. When we passed by, the gate was shut, but we could nonetheless see a lot of pictures of saints as well as pretty Easter decorations, which I imagine must be changed for different seasons. I am not so sure it is worth a separate trip, but if you are walking around North End anyways, walk a little further and stop by All Saint’s Way.
