More so than almost any other city in the United States, Boston is steeped in history. From its time as a British colony to its current status as America’s most popular cities to live and visit, Boston is a great destination for history buffs. Here are some of the best places to check out.
The Freedom Trail
Over 2.5 miles through the heart of Boston, you’ll find brick-lined pathways that take you on a journey through Boston’s role in America’s independence. The Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour is a great way to see the most important sites and learn how Revolutionaries were able to topple the British to establish a new nation.
Visit a Museum
Boston has no shortage of museums that offer historical exhibits, guided tours, interactive fun, and much more:
- - Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
- - New England Holocaust Memorial
- - John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
- - USS Constitution Museum
- - The Paul Revere House
- - Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Museum
- - Museum of the National Center of Afro American Artists
Ride the T
Boston lays claim to having the oldest subway system in America. Starting out with the Green Line through downtown, the T has expanded throughout the city’s different neighborhoods and suburbs. While some of the T has been modernized, you can feel the history and what it must have been like for riders more than a century ago.
On Location Tours
Because of Boston’s unique architecture, green space, and adaptability, the city has been featured in more films and television programs than you can imagine. The best way to see many of them is to sign up for On Location Tours. You’ll learn where The Departed was filmed, where the original Cheers bar was located, pass by the building used in Boston Legal and Ally McBeal, and many more sites.
