Charlestown is the oldest neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. Originally called Mishawum by the Massachusett tribe, it is located on a peninsula north of the Charles River, across from downtown Boston, and also adjoins the Mystic River and Boston Harbor waterways.
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The Bunker Hill Monument is a monument erected at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston, Massachusetts, which was among the first major battles between the Red Coats and Patriots in the American Revolutionary War.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceTD Garden is a multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts. It is named after its sponsor, TD Bank, a subsidiary of the Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Ontario.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceSet sail on a 90-minute cruise along the Charles River that showcases the breathtaking views of Boston and Cambridge from a peaceful waterway. Your Charles River cruise trip a full-service bar and relaxing cocktail music – the perfect accompaniment to appreciate the majestic sunset over Cambridge.
Learn moreBoston Common is a central public park in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It is sometimes erroneously referred to as the Boston Commons. Dating from 1634, it is the oldest city park in the United States.
Learn more Book this experienceThe New England Aquarium is a public aquarium located in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to the main aquarium building, attractions at the New England Aquarium include the Simons IMAX Theatre and the New England Aquarium Whale Watch, which operates from April through November.
Learn more Book this experienceStep into the heart of Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood, where the tree-lined streets whisper tales of the American fight for women’s suffrage. Here, Victorian-era architecture sets a picturesque stage for an intimate, guided walking tour. This 2.5-hour journey begins at Boston Common, meandering through the city's past and into key landmarks such as the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and the iconic Copley Square. The tour dives headfirst into the years 1870 to 1920, a turbulent epoch that forever changed America as women secured the right to vote. Trailblazing activists and influential financiers left their marks here, turning the city into a veritable battleground for pro- and anti-suffrage groups. Let Hub Town Tours, with their captivating storytelling approach, unravel Boston's pivotal role in the advancement of women’s rights. As the tour wanders past key landmarks and historic homes, the guide unveils the captivating tales of the intrepid Bostonians instrumental in assembling the Women’s Suffrage Movement. It's more than just a walk; it's a journey into history that's sure to leave a lasting impression.
Learn moreThe Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through Boston, Massachusetts, that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceThe Old South Meeting House is a historic Congregational church building located at the corner of Milk and Washington Streets in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1729.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceThe Massachusetts State House, also known as the Massachusetts Statehouse or the New State House, is the state capitol and seat of government for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceBoston is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 8,023 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Boston, Massachusetts. Boston is an interior town of the county and one of the county's "Southtowns". Boston is southeast of Buffalo.
Learn moreMillennium Tower is a 60-story, 684-foot-tall residential skyscraper in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Construction began in 2013 at the site of the former flagship store for Filene's in Downtown Crossing and was completed in 2016.
Learn moreThe North End is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It has the distinction of being the city's oldest residential community, where Europeans have continuously inhabited since it was colonized in the 1630s.
Learn moreThe Port of Boston is a major seaport located in Boston Harbor and adjacent to the City of Boston. It is the largest port in Massachusetts as well as being one of the principal ports on the east coast of the United States.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceTrinity Church in the City of Boston, located in the Back Bay of Boston, Massachusetts, is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. The congregation, currently standing at approximately 4,000 households, was founded in 1733.
Learn more Book this experience200 Clarendon Street, previously John Hancock Tower and colloquially known as The Hancock, is a 60-story, 790-foot skyscraper in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. It is the tallest building in New England. The tower was designed by Henry N. Cobb of the firm I. M. Pei & Partners and was completed in 1976.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceCopley Square, named for painter John Singleton Copley, is a public square in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, bounded by Boylston Street, Clarendon Street, St. James Avenue, and Dartmouth Street.
Learn more Book this experienceThe Prudential Tower, also known as the Prudential Building or, colloquially, The Pru, is an International Style skyscraper in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn more Book this experienceHarvard Yard, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest part of the Harvard University campus, its historic center and modern crossroads.
Learn more Book this experienceThe Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is a museum affiliated with Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1866, the Peabody Museum is one of the oldest and largest museums focusing on anthropological material, with particular focus on the ethnography and archaeology of the Americas.
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