Boston's Top Historical Sights and Other Attractions

Here is a list, in alphabetical order, of the best-loved historical sites in and around Boston. Of course since Boston offers a lot more than just history, we've also included some of Boston's other top spots.

Adams National Historical Site

 

Boston Common

 

Boston Massacre Site

 

Boston Public Library

 

Bunker Hill Monument

 

Cambridge Antique Market

 

Cheers -- The Bull & Finch Pub

 

Essex River Cruises

 

Fall Foliage

 

Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market

 

Freedom Trail

 

Granary Burying Ground

 

Harvard Square Bookstores

 

Hayden Planetarium

 

Historical Society of Old Newbury/Cushing House Museum and Garden

 

John F. Kennedy Birthplace

 

John F. Kennedy Library and Museum

 

John Hancock Observatory

 

King's Chapel and Burying Ground

 

Lowell National Historic Park

 

Mary Baker Eddy Library (Christian Science Center)

 

Mayflower II

 

Minute Man National Historic Park

 

Mugar Omni Theater

 

New England Aquarium

 

New State House

 

Newburyport Custom House Museum

 

North End

 

Old North Church

 

Old South Meeting House

 

Old State House

 

Park Street Church

 

Paul Revere House

 

Plimoth Plantation

 

Plum Island - Beaches and Wildlife Sanctuary

 

Plymouth and Plymouth Rock

 

Prudential Center Sky Walk

 

Sedgwick Gardens at Long Hill

 

Shopping at Downtown Crossing

 

Summer Music Cruise

 

Top Attractions for Kids

 

USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

 

Whale Watching in Massachusetts Bay

 

Wolf Hollow

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