If your going to Boston then heres what to do
Boston is probably one of the greatest cities to visit. A few things I have done while going there over the years.
1- Head over to lexington/Concord and take a tour of the three homes that are open year round to the public. They are the Buckman Tavern, Monroe Tavern and the Han**** clarke house. This will give you a good idea as to how the revolutionary war started and how the US came about. Plus its really a beautiful area to walk around.
2-While in Boston its best to do the Freedom trail. Start by driving over to the commons and parking there. I think its like 15 bucks for all day parking and to get there you gotta get to Charles st. Pick up the trail where it starts on Beacon st and Park st. Just follow the Red bricks and in some places a painted red stripe. This takes a whole day to do if you go into some of the places along the way ie. The old State House, Old South Meeting house.
3- Check out the old burying grounds along the trail. When walking the trail and taking your time you should reach Quincy market around noon and there are plenty of places to eat around there. Some depending on your taste are Cheers, it looks just like the set from the show which also has a second restaurant on the other side of the market called Sam's cafe if cheers is packed. Also a good place to eat is Durgin Park its located on the northern side of the market and its upstairs. Here's their site
Durgin Park > Home Also heres the link for Cheers
Cheers | Where Everybody Knows Your Name
4- When you leave there and cross Atlantic ave near state st you should come across people dressed in 18th century clothing and looking dead. This is the Ghosts & Gravestones of Boston . Stop by there and see if you can get in. The tour is at night and worth every penny. Its a lot of fun. Promise a lot of laughs. The tours start at 7 and the last one is at 9. Or you can book it in advance here
Boston Ghost Tours | Haunted Tours Ghosts & Gravestones
5- Next is little Italy. You'll find about a thousand great eats there. But beware, pretty pricey. Along the trail here you'll find the Revere home which is pretty small and might not be worth it. The next stop after that is the Old North Church. Its open to the public and its one of the most historic churches in the states. Te church is free to roam around and take pictures. There is no electricity on the main floor so lighting is all by candle light. Go next door to the gift shop and buy the behind the scenes tour tickets. Its a lot of fun also but they take you up to the bells and then right down to the crypts below.
There's a lot more to do. Me and the lady go up there every few years and enjoy the sites. If you do the trail like I said when you walk back to your car stop at the original cheers on Beacon st up from Charles st where you parked and grab a few beers.
Its pretty crazy to drive in Boston. Bring a map and plan your trip way in advance as far as routes to take. Do not rely on GPS. It will get you lost. Its so bad your heading down a one way st and end up in oncoming traffic. Stay outside of the city. Its cheaper. Places to stay are Woburn, Revere and Quincy. Boston is rich in US history and a great city. We go we spend about 3 days there and stay in Revere which is about a 15 minute ride into the city.
Also while your there head up to Salem. Not a great place but a cool bar there called "Pigs tavern" I think its called. While in the city depending on the weather hang out by the long wharf. You can get some great pictures there while the sun is setting its very nice.
Edit: Of course dont forget the Duck tours. I think the tour starts over in Cambridge not sure tho but hers their site. This is the real Duck tours. Over near old Ironsides, USS Constitution theres a super duck tours and it sucks. But heres the real one
Boston Duck Tours - Tickets to Duck Boats and Sightseeing in Boston MA
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