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Gibson House |
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137 Beacon St, Boston 02116 • 617-267-6338
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Distance:
~0.39 mi * |
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BACK BAY. One of the first Back Bay residences, Gibson House has been preserved with all its Victorian fixtures and furniture intact. A Gibson scion lived here until the 1950s and the house remains adorned as it has always been. |
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Boston Common |
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Tremont, Beacon, Charles, Park & Boylston Sts, Boston 02108 • 617-426-3115
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Distance:
~0.63 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. Established in 1634, Boston Common is the country's oldest park and the starting point for the Freedom Trail. The 50-acre green space is also the anchor for the Emerald Necklace, a system of connected parks in Boston. Although once a place for grazing local livestock, today the park is filled with visitors enjoying a picnic or tossing a Frisbee. If in the city during winter, be sure to go ice-skating on the park's Frog Pond! |
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace |
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1 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston 02109 • 617-523-1300
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Distance:
~1.33 mi * |
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FANEUIL HALL/GOVERNMENT CENTER. A Boston social and commercial centerpiece since 1742, Faneuil Hall was originally established as a market for merchants, fishermen and vendors. It later hosted inspirational appearances by prominent figures like Samuel Adams and George Washington, which earned it the nickname "Cradle of Liberty." In the 1970s, a major renovation to the aging structure transformed it into one of America's premiere urban marketplaces. Now, it boasts more than 50 shops, 14 restaurants, and 40 food stalls. Some folks (and publications) refer to the retail component as Quincy Market. |
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User Rating: 6.8334
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Copp's Hill Burying Ground |
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21 Hull St, at Snow Hill St, Boston 02113 • 617-635-7389
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Distance:
~1.58 mi * |
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NORTH END. This graveyard dates all the way back to the 17th century. British troops used the high grounds here as a vantage point to fire on Americans encamped on Breed's Hill during the Revolutionary War. Among the many buried here, are the Reverend Cotton Mather and the man who constructed the USS Constitution, Edward Hartt. |
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Old North Church |
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193 Salem St, Boston 02113 • 617-523-6676 • 617-523-4848
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Distance:
~1.60 mi * |
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NORTH END. This is the spot where Robert Newman signaled Cambridge residents of the British approach by sea with two of Paul Revere's lanterns on the night of April 18, 1775. The oldest church building in Boston and still an active Episcopal church, it was designed by William Price from a study of Christopher Wren's London churches. Private benches boxed in with family names helps paint a picture of the past. An excellent museum is hidden in the back of the gift shop next door. |
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USS Constitution |
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1 Constitution Rd, Charlestown 02129 • 617-242-7511
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Distance:
~1.66 mi * |
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CHARLESTOWN. Constructed in the North End using bolts, spikes and other fittings from Paul Revere's foundry, "Old Ironsides" is steeped with Boston history. One of the US Navy's six original frigates, the USS Constitution did not lose any of the 40 battles in which it participated. Currently the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, this impressive craft is open for free guided tours, which are narrated by the USS Constitution's active-duty sailors themselves.
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Bunker Hill Monument |
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Monument Sq, Charlestown 02129 • 617-242-5601 • 617-242-5642
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Distance:
~2.01 mi * |
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CHARLESTOWN. 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 the monument for breathtaking views of Boston. Two little-known facts: the Battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought on Breed's Hill, and the Bunker Hill Monument is actually located atop Breed's Hill. The true Bunker Hill is actually a quarter-mile from the monument. |
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Boston's Freedom Trail |
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148 Tremont St, Visitor Information Center, Boston 02111 • 617-357-8300
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Distance:
~2.04 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This self-paced excursion lets visitors lead themselves on one of the best walking tours of Boston. The well-marked red brick trail winds 2.5 miles through the city and features 16 official historical sites, including the Old State House, Paul Revere House and the USS Constitution. The best part is that you can leave and pick up the trail whenever you want -- perfect for exploring hidden sites or spreading your tour over a few days. |
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User Rating: 6.5
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site |
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83 Beals St, Brookline 02446 • 617-566-7937
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Distance:
~2.43 mi * |
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BROOKLINE. Situated near Coolidge Corner, this modest residence was former President John Fitzgerald Kennedy's birthplace and home during his early years. Three of the president's siblings were also born here (Joe, Jr., Rosemary, and Kathleen). Now a museum, the site was established as a national historic landmark in 1965 and has seen more than a million visitors since it first opened to the public. A narrated tour produced by Rose Kennedy guides visitors around the space. The park service also offers occasional tours around the neighborhood where the family played, attended church and went to school. |
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Paul Revere House |
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19 N Sq, Boston 02113 • 617-523-2338
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Distance:
~2.44 mi * |
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NORTH END. Situated along the Freedom Trail, this two-and-a-half-story wooden house in Boston's North End served as the home of Paul Revere when he set out on April 18, 1775 for that famous ride toward Lexington. Built in about 1680 and now recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the Revere House is the city's oldest building. A self-guided tour takes visitors through the home, which features colonial-era furniture as well as original silver made by Revere himself. |
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User Rating: 8.5
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