Paul Revere House
On the night of April 18, 1775, silversmith Paul Revere left his old wooden home in Boston's North End and set out on a journey that would make him into a legend. Today, the home at 19 North Square is a national hi... smartdestinations.com
Hull Lifesaving Museum
Situated at the mouth of Boston Harbor, the Hull Lifesaving Museum is located in the restored 19th-century Point Allerton U.S. Lifesaving Station, home of the most celebrated lifesavers in the world. Permanent exhibi... visitnewengland.com
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Three hundred year old artifacts, working waterwheels, and mill machinery help to tell the story of a business failure destined to be a National Park. See photos of the original blast furnace, forge, slitting mill, ... americanheritage.com
Old South Meeting House
No tax on tea! That was the decision on December 16, 1773, when 5,000 angry colonists gathered at the Old South Meeting House to protest a tax and started a revolution with the Boston Tea Party. Built in 1729, the ... smartdestinations.com
Adams National Historical Park
The park is comprised of 13 acres, 11 buildings and a collection comprising approximately 100,000 objects including original furnishings, books, archival materials and archeology donated by the family in 1946. In 18... americanheritage.com
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Faneuil Hall Marketplace encompasses four historic places in one location Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North Market and South Market, all set around a quaint cobblestone promenade where jugglers, magicians and musician... bostoncentral.com
Boston Common
One of the nation's oldest existing public parks, Boston Common encompasses nearly 50 acres and was once reserved as pasture land by Puritan settlers. In 1634, the area was also used by the military. Today, the park is a popu... 10best.com
Boston National Historical Park
Boston National Historical Park tells the story of the events that led to the American Revolution and the Navy that kept the nation strong. Many of the historic sites that make up Boston National Historical Park can... americanheritage.com
Gore Place Mansion
The Mansion at.Gore Place was built in 1806 and served as a summer home for Christopher and Rebecca Gore where the Gores entertained such notable dignitaries as the Marquis de Lafayette, Daniel Webster, and James Monro... bostoncentral.com
Arlington Historical Society
The Arlington Historical Society promotes and encourages knowledge of the history of the Town of Arlington from its earliest days (1635) to modern times. We preserve, document, and share Arlington history through exhibits... museumsusa.org
Boston Athenaeum
Founded in 1807 by members of the Anthology Society, the Athenum was the unchallenged center of intellectual life in Boston, and by 1851 had become one of the five largest libraries in the United States. Today its collec... ettractions.com
Trinity Church
Built in 1877 by Henry Hobson Richardson, Trinity Church features beautiful architecture, stained glass windows, and statues. Located in Copley Square, visitors can attend a service which are offered four times on Sunday... ettractions.com
Old North Church
If it weren't for the aromas of sweet Italian sausage and oregano wafting through the North End, you could easily imagine standing in front of this church in 1775, when it earned its rightful place in America's his... smartdestinations.com
Bunker Hill Monument
This 221-foot granite obelisk remembers the Battle of Bunker Hill. Rangers provide details about the history of the crucial battle, and seasonal musket-firings add a note of authenticity. Make the 294-step climb to the top of... 10best.com
Forbes House Museum
The Forbes House Charitable Trust was established in 1984 to ensure the preservation of the house, collections, and grounds at 215 Adams Street. These treasures are interpreted through tours, lectures, programs, and sp... bostoncentral.com
African Meeting House
Dedicated in 1806, this is the oldest African-American church. Home of the First African Baptist Church, and later a center for the Abolitionist Movement, William Lloyd Garrison founded the New England Slavery Society ... mytravelguide.com
Boston African American National Historic Site
It has roughly two dozen sites on the north face of Beacon Hill. These historic buildings were homes, businesses, schools, and churches of a thriving black community that, in the face of great opposition, fought the... americanheritage.com
Fairbanks House
The Fairbanks House is the oldest surviving timber frame house in North America. - It was built for Jonathan and Grace Fairebanke and their family in 1636. - The house was occupied by them and passed down to succeeding g... museumstuff.com