Boston & Cambridge

Sightseeing Historic Boston

Black Heritage Trail
This 1.6 mile walking tour takes you past 14 historic sites, including the African American Meeting House, John J. Smith House, the Phillips School, George Middleton House, and the renowned Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Regiment Memorial. 617-742-5415

Boston Duck Tours
Tour Boston in a "DUCK", an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. Get on board at the Prudential Center or the Museum of Science. 617-723-3825

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
The Boston Tea Party ships and Museum are temporarily closed for renovations until fall of 2008.

Freedom Trail
A 2.5 mile walking tour of 16 sites and structures of historic importance in Boston. The tour begins at Boston Common, goes downtown, to the North End, over the bridge to Charlestown, and up to the Bunker Hill Monument. A red line on the sidewalk leads you from site to site. Tours are available from the Visitor Center at 15 State Street on the spring, summer and fall, weather permitting. Call 617-242-5642 for daily schedule.

Haymarket, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market
In the heart of Boston. Great place to hang out with family or friends. 17 restaurants and pubs as well as one of the most visited food halls in the world.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Libraray & Museum
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is located on a ten-acre park, overlooking the sea. It is dedicated to the memory of the nation's thirty-fifth president and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world. 617-514-1600

Old North Church
Famous church where 2 lanterns were hung as a signal for Paul Revere on April 18, 1775.

Old State House
Boston Historical Society & Museum

Old Town Trolley Tours
Travel around the city of Boston in style - on a trolley! Tickets include all day on/off privileges, tour guide drivers, and a 45 minute Boston harbor cruise. Best of all, Boston residents ride free when accompanied by a paying out-of-towner. Check out the website to sign up for your "Hometown Pass". Kids under 12 always ride free.

Trinity Church
Founded in 1733 and located in the center of Boston's Back Bay on Copley Square.