Boston Sights

Founded in 1630 by England colonists, Boston is one of the oldest U.S. cities. Because of this, there are many historic sights that must be visited, especially from the Revolutionary War period with the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party and a number of battles including the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston.

Boston Sights

The Freedom Trail

Take a walk along the two-and-a-half-mile Freedom Trail in downtown. This is the best way to see all the historic landmarks. The trail route is marked on the pavement so it's hard to miss anything.

Cheers Boston

If you watched Cheers over the years, you might want to check out the bar. The outside shot still looks like the TV show but the inside never looked like the studio set. The bar is now called Cheers Boston and is more of a tourist spot than a locals bar.

Boston Commons

The Boston Commons is the oldest park in the country. The 50 acre park is also the beginning of a series of parks all connected through Boston neighborhoods called the Emerald Necklace. The commons is full of history. The Freedom Trail starts here as well.

Quincy Market or Faneuil Hal Marketplace

Quincy Market is an indoor-outdoor market, they say it is the seat of American history and the site of one of America's most famous shopping and dining experiences. For over 250 years, the marketplace has played an integral role in the life of Boston's residents.

Boston National Historical Park - Charlestown Navy Yard

The Charlestown Navy Yard built, repaired, modernized, and resupplied ships for 174 years. From here ships and the sailors serving aboard set off to places around the globe. The ships that left this yard represented the United States on every continent and defended the nation through both times of war and peace.

Bunker Hill Monument

On June 17, 1775, New England soldiers faced the British army for the first time in a pitched battle. Popularly known as The Battle of Bunker Hill, bloody fighting took place throughout a hilly landscape of fenced pastures that were situated across the Charles River from Boston. Though the British forces claimed the field, the casualties inflicted by the Provincial solders from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire were staggering. Of the some 2,400 British Soldiers engaged, some 1,000 were wounded or killed.

Boston Sights & Attractions

The Freedom Trail

Cheers Boston

Boston Commons

Quincy Market or Faneuil Hal Marketplace

Boston National Historical Park - Charlestown Navy Yard

Bunker Hill Monument