The Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail is a self-guided walking tour depicted by a red painted line that takes one past 16 famous downtown landmarks. Sites on the 2.5-mile trail include Boston Common, the Park Street Church and the Bunker Hill Monument.
Boston Museum of Science
The Boston Museum of Science is an enormous, world-class museum that features an IMAX Theater, a planetarium, more than 500 interactive science exhibits and numerous live presentations every day. The museum also is an accredited zoo and is home to more than 100 animals.
Quincy Market and Fanueil Hall
Quincy Market along the waterfront (also called the Fanueil Hall Marketplace) is a must-visit destination for any tourist looking to delight in the city's best known shopping and dining experience. The market features eateries from around the world, souvenir vendors and street performers in a colonial-style setting.
USS Constitution
The USS Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides," became famous after defeating five British war ships during the War of 1812. The ship is available for free touring, and there also is an accompanying museum on site.
Paul Revere House
Named for the Revolutionary War patriot Paul Revere, the house that bears his name is the oldest standing building in Boston. Built in 1680 and recently restored, the house is now a nonprofit museum owned and operated by the Paul Revere Memorial Association.
Fenway Park
Rabid sports aficionados and casual tourists alike can enjoy a baseball game at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, and the oldest major league baseball stadium still in use. But it's wise to get tickets early, as every home game since May 15, 2003, has allegedly sold out.
Sam Adams Brewery
Founded by beer brewer Jim Koch in 1984, the famous brewery gives tours Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday. Tourists learn about the ingredients used, are shown how the brewing process works, and are then allowed to sample numerous varieties of the award-winning lagers in the brewery's tasting room.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Located on Columbia Point, John F. Kennedy's official library and museum contains thousands of books, artifacts, photographs and records of the country's 35th president. This destination is considered a must-see for any political history buff.
Cheers Boston
Formerly the Bull & Finch Pub, Cheers on Beacon Street was the inspiration for the long-running NBC sitcom of the same name. With menu items such as Woody's Garden Goodies and the Norm Hall of Fame Burger, fans of the show would be remiss if they did not stop by this famous bar/restaurant "where everybody knows your name."
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston's Museum of Fine Arts is one of the largest of its kind in the country, housing more than 450,000 unique works of art, with original paintings by the likes of Rembrandt and Monet and a renowned collection of artifacts from ancient Egypt. General admission to the museum is free to the general public on Wednesdays after 4 p.m.
