10 Tourist Attractions to Visit In Boston Massachusetts

There is a wealth of attractions to visit that are of historical significance should you be planning a trip to Boston Massachusetts, commonly known as 'Beantown'.

The Freedom Trail : One of the most popular walking tours in the United States, the Freedom Trail is about 3 miles in length. The trail is simple to follow due to painted red lines and pavement inserts. 90 minute guided tours are operated by Park Rangers. Points of interest include the USS Constitution, the site of the Boston Massacre and the home Paul Revere lived in.

The USS Constitution : The Constitution, which did not lose a battle, is the oldest existing commissioned warship. Self guided tours are available to the public. While you are there plan to visit the USS Cassin Young World War II destroyer, handily located at an adjacent pier.

Museum of Fine Arts : At the Museum of Fine Arts you will find restaurants, gift shops, assorted art galleries as well as concerts and special exhibits. Located one mile west of Boston's Copley Square in the Fenway area, the Museum of Fine Arts is accessed easily by using public transportation. There is too much to see in a single visit so plan a second visit if possible.

Paul Revere House : Built in 1680, Paul Revere House is downtown Boston's oldest house. You will find 17th and 18th century furnishings and assorted memorabilia inside this restored home. Paul Revere owned this home for three decades, from 1770 to 1800.

Old State House : Built in 1713, this is the Boston's oldest public building, now serving as a history museum. Marked by a cobblestone circle, the Old State House has views which look over the site of the Boston Massacre. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston took place on the balcony back in 1776.

Franklin Park Zoo : Founded in 1911, the recently renovated Franklin Park Zoo is located on a 72 acre site. Featured exhibits include Giraffe Savannah, the Bongo Congo, Australian Outback, Western Lowland Gorillas and the Franklin Farm where visitors can get up close and actually pet the sheep and goats.

New England Aquarium : Encircled by a 40 foot high spiral ramp, the featured center piece of the aquarium is their Giant Ocean Tank, which holds 200,000 gallons of water. The tank houses several species which include sharks, stingrays, barracudas, huge turtles along with a replica of a Caribbean coral reef.

Bunker Hill Monument : Commemorating the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill is a tall granite obelisk. If you are feeling energetic you can climb the 294 stairs to the top of the obelisk to take in a panoramic of Boston. Musket firing demonstrations are put on during the summer months.

Faneuil Hall : Originally built back in 1742, Faneuil Hall was donated to the city by Peter Faneuil. British officers used Faneuil Hall as a theater during their occupation of the city. A military museum along with paintings of notable battles are found in the Hall. Park Service Rangers give historical talks.

Museum of Afro-American History : Said to be the oldest standing African-American church building in the US, the museum includes the African Meeting House which was dedicated in the year 1806. Guided tours of the gallery, where changing exhibits are on display, are available.

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