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1. Freedom Trail

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Freedom Trail is a famous 2.5-mile red line which recites the story of bygone times to its visitors. With 16 official sites, Freedom Trail has a lot to offer, especially to history buffs. These sites range from meeting houses and burying grounds to Churches and Chapels. You can either opt for a paid guided tour or get a map of the train and explore the sites on your own. The highlights of Freedom Trail are Faneuil Hall, Bunker Hill monument, Old State House Museum and the Old North Church.

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The city of Boston is known for its tremendous contribution to revolutionary American history. The history of this is preserved in highly well kept in the museums in Boston to carry on the legacy of patriots, artists and revolutionaries. The museums in the city are a worthwhile watch for not only the visitors but also the locals of the city.

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One of Boston's oldest baseball fields built-in 1912 the Fenway Park is still one of the jewels where the Major Baseball League is held. The home ground of the Red Sox the ballpark is a great representation of the little but significant evolution of things. Fenway Park has an atmosphere full of enthusiasm and excitement before the start of any game. The park also offers visitors guided tours around the 9 acres of the stadium.

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An extremely popular attraction among locals and tourists alike, Castle Island, formerly known as Castle William Island, is an island turned peninsula on the Boston Harbor. The site of the historical Fort Independence, it’s quite close to the city centre and is the perfect destination for a day’s outing for people of all age groups. The beach, playground, scenic view, historical monuments and trails make it a fitting destination for an excursion.

5. USS Constitution

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Also referred to as Old Ironsides, the USS Constitution happens to be the oldest commissioned vessel belonging to the United States Navy that remains afloat and in service. Right across from the vessel, in Building 22, is the USS Constitution Museum that offers the public a chance to learn in depth about its history and legacy.

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A popular site linked by the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall is a meeting hall as well as a marketplace. Often called “the Cradle of Liberty,” it is a part of the Boston National Historical Park and played a key role in the country’s independence from the British during the 18th century.

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Often referred to as “the Common,” Boston Common happens to be a central public park in downtown Boston and a part of the Emerald Necklace. The 50-acre piece of land is the oldest city park in the country and is surrounded by Tremont Street, Park Street, Beacon Street, Charles Street and Bolyston Street.

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Paul Revere House in downtown Boston is the oldest standing structure in the city and happens to be one of the 16 sites linked by the Freedom Trail. Once home to Paul Revere, an American patriot, the House is now run by the Paul Revere Memorial Association as a non-profit museum.

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The Old North Church in Boston, often referred to as Christ Church, is the oldest worship house in the city that continues to remain in function. One of the 16 sites linked by the Freedom Trail, this National Historic Landmark is frequently visited by large crowds that not only wish to partake in the worship but also wish to know more about its history.

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Highlights: Dome of the State House, Statues, Constitutio (Read More)nal Officers, Fourth Estate, Legislature, Veterans’ Organisations, Services

Situated in Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts State House is the state capitol along with being the seat of the government for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It houses several key government offices including that of the state’s Governor and the Massachusetts General Court or the State Legislature. Owing to its gorgeous Federal style of architecture, the building became a National Historic Landmark in 1960.

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Boston’s oldest and largest non-profit aquarium, the New England Aquarium, is home to a wide range of underwater species. The aquarium area also has an IMAX theatre as well as a whale watch centre which is open for specific months in the years. Located at the Central Wharf in Boston the New England Aquarium houses more than 20,000 animals of 600 exotic species of animals. The main aquarium building has several exhibits like the Indo-Pacific coral reef, Atlantic harbour seals, penguins and the Amazon forest.

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The tallest building in the country between 1810-1828, Park Street Church, also known as “Brimstone Corner,” in Downtown Boston is a Conservative Congregational church. Established by members of the Old South Meeting House, the church has been the site of many firsts for the country since its establishment.

13. Old South Meeting House

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One of the 16 sites on the Freedom Trail, the Old South Meeting House in downtown Boston is a former Congregational church turned museum. It is an extremely popular building not just in Boston but in the country since it is associated with a number of historical events, including the beginning of the Boston Tea Party.

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Established in 1837 the Boston Public Garden is not only Boston’s oldest but also largest garden that has a total area of 64 acres. The park has a wide range of flora and vegetation on display for the visitors. The garden also has a pathway for people to walk and patches of luscious green grass around the park. There are also historical statues and figures of revolutionary American patriots who gave their lives for the country.

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Situated next to Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground on Tremont Street is one of the oldest cemeteries in Boston and was built in order to meet the city’s growing population after King’s Chapel Burying Ground ran out of space. The cemetery is where a lot of historical figures, including participants of the American Revolution were laid to rest.

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One of the oldest remaining buildings in Boston, and the seat of the Massachusetts General Court, the Old State House is a National Historic Landmark and one of he 16 Freedom Trail sites. The building is now a museum that not only attracts visitors for its architecture but also for its involvement in government proceedings and its association with the Boston Massacre and the country’s freedom.

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Located at the corner of School Street, Old Corner Bookstore is a commercial building of great historic significance built in the early 18th century. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, the bookstore was once occupied by some major publishing houses.

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One of Boston’s oldest burial grounds, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground dates back to the mid-17th century and is where notable historical figures were buried. Spread out over an area of about 2 acres, the cemetery is one of the 16 sites on the Freedom Trail.

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One of America’s largest science museums, the Museum of Science in Boston has not only a dynamic science Museum but also an indoor zoo created with the aim of spreading knowledge and developing science amongst the visitors. In addition to the obvious museum exhibits, the Boston Science Museum showcases 4D and Omni films, planetarium shows, and live presentations.

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On the Freedom Trail lies the bronze Benjamin Franklin statue on land that was previously occupied by the Boston Latin School, an institute that provided education to boys. While the school was the oldest public school in the country, the statue was erected in order to pay tribute to one of America’s Founding Fathers and inventors.

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One of the most frequently visited locations in the city and on the Freedom Trail, the site of the Boston Massacre commemorates not only the historic event that later led to the American Revolution but also those who lost their lives in the bloody massacre.

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King’s Chapel and King’s Chapel Burying Ground on Tremont Street are popular sites on the Freedom Trail that are of architectural, religious and historical significance. While both were established in the 17th century, the Burying Ground was built before the church.

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Located at the centre of the Boston Harbor, Long Island is a historic island that is no longer open to the public. The island is home to a number of different structures, social service programs and one of the three Harbor lighthouses added to the NRHP, while having served as an important location for colonial tenant farmers and for several wars, including the Revolution.

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Adjacent to Savin Hill Beach, Malibu Beach in Boston’s Dorchester neighbourhood is a great option for a day out. Visitors would find themselves just south of the city and can have a fun time swimming, playing, walking or simply resting while taking in the view of the Dorchester Bay Basin and the city.

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Located in Salem, New Hampshire the Canobie Lake Park is a part of America’s very few trolley parks that are yet functioning. The Canobie park is most prominently known for its beautiful and unique botanical gardens. In addition to the gardens, they also have thrill rides, family rides, children's rides, and water rides.

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The Boston public library was founded in 1848 and later on became the third largest public library in the United States. The library is currently run by 3 families who look after the growth and maintenance of the entire library. The Boston Public library is also known as the Library of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, where all adult members borrow and renew anything of the 24 volumes of books present in the library.

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The Six Flags amusement park is located in Agawam, a western suburb to the city of Springfield in Massachusetts. The 59-year-old amusement park is spread over 235 acres of land filled with extremely exciting and thrilling roller coaster rides. The park is also known as the thrill capital of New England because of its high speed and frantic rides.

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Museum of Fine Arts is a public museum in Boston that houses over 450,000 pieces of art work and happens to be the world's 17th largest museum. With a large number of collections like Arts of Africa and Oceania, Art of the Americas, Egyptian artefacts, photographs, musical instruments, jewellery etc., the museum garners over a million visitors every year.

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Beacon Hill in Boston is a historic neighbourhood lined with residential buildings representative of different architectural styles. Located close to sites such as Boston Common, Charles River Esplanade, Boston Public Garden amongst others, this area, made up of three sections (north and south slopes, Flat of the Hill) attracts a significant amount of crowd throughout the year.

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Flowing through three different towns in the state of Massachusetts, the meromictic Mystic Lakes are known to be great for recreational activities such as swimming, rowing, sailing, fishing and picnics, especially since Shannon Beach is located at Upper Mystic Lake. The Mystic River Reservation includes the eastern shore of the lakes while Mystic Lakes were previously part of Charlestown and Boston’s drinking water supply.

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Opened in 1912 the Franklin Park Zoo is one of Boston’s most unique Zoo with myriad species of animals, birds, and reptiles. The well-maintained zoo is now looked after by the New England Zoo. Currently home to an exotic range of wild species of animals the Franklin park zoo boasts a collection of well-crafted exhibits with animals from different continents and regions of the world.

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Boston is essentially a trampoline parks chain appropriate for all ages. It is an ideal choice for those looking for amusement since the many attractions, events and programs make for a day’s worth of exercise but also fun. The pricing policy varies depending upon the age group, the hours spent, whether it is a Day Pass or whether it is a reservation for an event.

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston is an art museum that was previously home to the philanthropist, collector and art patron of the same name. The museum’s construction began in 1896 and it houses a massive collection of art works, many of which were owned by Isabella Stewart. Besides its impressive collections, the museum is known to organise a number of exhibitions, as it has done over the years.

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The holy metropolitan Trinity Church is one of Boston’s oldest Romanesque style churches. Trinity Church has intricate details in its sculptures and paintings. The church is easily accessible by public transports and has parking spaces in and around the friendly neighborhood. The beautiful church is a representation of not only the ancient style of architecture but also shows the practice of religion back in the days.

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The second oldest children’s museum in the United States, the Boston Children’s Museum is one of Boston’s most renowned and loved museums by all children who visit it. The Children’s Museums has a range of simple but informative exhibits. The museum has programs related to culture, performance arts, and literary arts to showcase the flourishing talent of children who visit.

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The Museum of African American History is one of the country's largest museums. It is solely dedicated to telling the story of African Americans throughout the colonial period, during the 19th century. The museum's basic aim is to show the visitors the hardships of life and culture of the African Americans during the 19th century.

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Stone Zoo, previously known as Middlesex Fells Zoo, is a 26-acre zoo that houses around 800 animals and birds. It is one of the two major zoos located in Boston and is maintained by the New England Zoo. Stone Zoo boasts of over 87 different species and has an array of exhibits as well as seasonal attractions. A key highlight of this century-old zoo is the African Spurred Tortoise encounter and feeding experience.

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The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum provides an excellent opportunity for anyone who wishes to learn in depth about all that transpired in 1773 following the Tea Acts imposed by the British Government. It is known for its exhibits, interactive reenactments, display of historic artefacts and restored tea ships, all of which elicit an impression of being back in that era, during the historic events of the Boston Tea Party.

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Built for the country’s 35th President, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is situated at Columbia Point in Boston. It was dedicated to late John F. Kennedy in 1979 by Jimmy Carter and Kennedy family members and houses many documents, books, artefacts, artwork etc. and is open to the public 7 days a week.

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Also known as the Citizens Bank Opera house the beautifully standing opera building was originally a theatre made in memory of B.F Keith. The Opera House is currently an active opera house that showcases diverse performances. They have elegant ballet dances, cultural dances, and concerts that play on a scheduled basis in the theatre. The Opera can pass as a sight that looks at showcasing talent and putting up marvelous acts for its audience.

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Located in the midst of multiple islands in the blue Boston Harbor is the beautiful spectacle island. Showcasing a panoramic view of the tranquil Atlantic ocean the island is home to a renowned lifeguarded swimming beach as well as a marina for the private jets. The island has been the soul location of not only the agricultural industry but also the hotel and the housing industry. Today the island is known for its exciting recreational activities and comfortable facilities to provide an ideal day for its visitors.

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Samuel Adams Brewery was founded in 1984 by Jim Koch. The company was founded with the name, Samuel Adams, one of the founding members of the United States of America. Jim Koch made the first batch of the beers in his kitchen. ‘Jim had a belief: that beer drinkers deserved a better American beer option than what was available at the time.

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Plainridge Park Casino is a parlour with racing tracks and slot machines. It is one of the major attractions for all the casino enthusiasts in Massachusetts because of being the only Casino with a live harness horse racing track. They also have an indoor simulcast theatre. Currently operated by Penn National Gaming, the Park opened for the public in March 1999. Eateries like Dunkin’ Donuts, Slice and Grab & Game and Slash burger. Currently follows the necessary COVID Precautions.

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Encore Casino is one of the best Boston has to offer. There are over 1800 slot machines so you don’t miss out, even on a busy day! There are plenty of Table Games to choose from. For a private and secluded play, Encore also offers a secluded experience of High Limit Tables. Despite being the host to a grand Casino, Encore is also famous for its grand interiors and rich architecture.

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Chasers Poker Room and Casino is one of the latest developments in New Hampshire. It started not until quite recently, in 2017. The Casino offers games like Roulette, Blackjack, Criss Cross, high hands and so much more. This casino is a major attraction for the youth due to its lively ambience. It also has USB charging p[points at the gaming tables for its target audience to get a great experience.

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Twin River Casino Hotel is one of the Family accommodating Hotels in Lincoln, Rhode Island. It is the state’s largest gaming Venue. The Casino here has more than 4200 Slot machines and many Live Table Games. The Hotel has a Poker Room, Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Sports betting and a lot else to offer! The place also has an amazing variety of dining outlets to choose from.

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Tower Hill Botanic Garden boasts of an all four-season display which comprises of 17 garden, major part of which is preserved woodlands. The garden has a mission ‘to create experiences with plants that inspire people and improve the world’. In line with that, it has a large collection of native as well as exotic plants, and open spaces with walking trails. Various garden tours and workshops are available in the garden which can be booked in advance.

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Harvard Art Museums comprises of three famous museums that come under the umbrella of Harvard University. The museums are the Fogg Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. Combined, the museums have a collection of about 235,081 objects from all over the world. The museums are dedicated to preserve, develop, and promote art and related history. They promote close looking and study of the original artworks to encourage students and researches.

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The Garden in the Woods is one of the gardens in Massachusetts that is loved by all its visitors. The garden has a magical beauty of changing throughout the seasons and provides a habitat to several species of smaller insects, birds and animals. Visitors often find inspiration to design their own gardens through the variety seen at the Garden in the Woods.

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The Berkeley Community garden is located in the southern part of Boston and is one of the very few gardens open to the public. The garden uses urban techniques of farming to provide organic fruits and vegetables to the public. The garden also offers volunteering programmes to the public for the betterment of the environment.

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The 281 acre Arnold Arboretum is the world's largest and best collection of temperate wood. They have a wide range of flora and fauna particularly those present in North America. This place proves to be ideal for research on new plants and flowers. The garden is perfect for an educational opportunity.

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The Gardens of Peace is a memorial to the victims of homicide and a reminder to the people of the impact of violence. The garden is a symbolization of the peace, harmony and tranquillity required in the world.

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Boston is a walk-friendly city. Unless you need to go away from the city center, you can cover the distance on ¾foot. For distant locations, the subway system (known as "T") is the best option. Along with subway system, the MBTA also provides bus and water shuttle services.Other ways to get around some parts of the city include using a taxi or water taxi.
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1. Freedom Trail

2. Museums

3. Fenway Park

4. Castle Island

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5. USS Constitution

6. Faneuil Hall

7. Boston Common

8. The Paul Revere House

9. Old North Church

10. Massachusetts State House

11. New England Aquarium

12. Park Street Church

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13. Old South Meeting House

14. Boston Public Garden

15. Granary Burying Ground

16. Old State House

17. Old Corner Bookstore

18. Copp’s Hill Burying Ground

19. Museum of Science

20. Benjamin Franklin Statue

21. Site of the Boston Massacre

22. King's Chapel and Burying Ground

23. Long Island Boston

24. Malibu Beach Boston

25. Canobie Lake Park

26. Boston Public Library

27. Six Flags New England, Boston

28. Museum of Fine Arts

29. Beacon Hill

30. Mystic Lakes

31. Franklin Park Zoo

32. Sky Zone Trampoline Park

33. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

34. Trinity Church

35. Boston Children's Museum

36. Museum of African American History

37. Stone Zoo, Boston

38. Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

39. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

40. Boston Opera House

41. Spectacle Island

42. Sam Adams Brewery

43. Plainridge Park Casino

44. Encore Casino Boston

45. Chasers Poker Room and Casino

46. Twin River Casino Hotel

47. Tower Hill Botanic Garden

48. Harvard Art Museums

49. Garden in the Woods

50. Berkeley Community Garden

51. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

52. Garden of Peace

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