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Historical Sites in Boston

Boston’s historical sites are witnesses to its pivotal role in the American Revolution. Officially founded in 1630 by English Puritans who fled to pursue religious freedom, Boston is considered by many to be the birthplace of the American Revolution. It was here that the Sons of Liberty, led by Samuel Adams, inspired colonists to fight for their freedom against the domination of British rule.

Boston was the site of many significant events leading up to the American Revolution, including the Boston Massacre in 1770 and the Boston Tea Party in 1773. The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought in nearby Charlestown in 1775, was a critical early engagement of the Revolutionary War. 

Throughout its history, Boston has been a destination for immigrants from around the world. Irish immigrants in the 19th century and later waves of immigrants from Italy, Eastern Europe, and other regions contributed to the city's cultural diversity. They have left a permanent mark on the city's unique neighborhoods.

Today, Boston remains a vibrant and diverse city, known for its academic institutions, cultural attractions, and innovation in various fields. Exploring Boston’s historic sites will leave you with an appreciation for our struggles for freedom and independence. 

 

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Boston Historical Sites

 

Massachusetts State House from $0
Beacon Hill
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchar Accessible, Restrooms, Braille,Large Print, Listening Device Designed by Charles Bulfinch, the ‘new’ and current State House has served as the seat of Massachusetts government since its opening in 1798. Holding the legislative and executive branches, it sits adjacent to the former site of the historic Hancock mansion.
Park Street Church from $0
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair access, Restrooms The church was founded in 1809, at the corner of Park and Tremont Streets, atop the site of Boston’s town grain storage building, or granary. Designed by Peter Banner, the 217 ft. steeple of Park Street Church was once the first landmark travelers saw when approaching Boston.
Granary Burying Ground from $0
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible Established in 1660, some of America's most notable citizens rest here. Named for the 12,000-bushel grain storage building that was once next door, the historic burying ground has approximately 2,300 markers.
King's Chapel from $0
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop Founded in 1686 as Boston’s first Anglican church, King’s Chapel is home to over 330 years of history. The 1754 granite building still stands on the church’s original site: the corner of Boston’s oldest English burying ground.
Old South Meeting House from $0
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair, Restrooms, Large Print, Braille, Listening Device Experience history where the Boston Tea Party began! This hall rang with words from Puritan sermons, public meetings, and the tea tax debates - visit Old South Meeting House and add your voice to history.
Old State House from $0
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop Through Massacre, Revolution, and fire, the Old State House stands as the oldest surviving public building in Boston. Built in 1713, the building served as the center of civic, political, and business life.
Boston Massacre Site from $0
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible On March 5, 1770, after months of tensions due to occupation and taxation, Bostonians and Redcoats clashed in the streets of Boston. What ended with five civilians killed by gunfire, Crispus Attucks, Samuel Gray, James Caldwell, Samuel Maverick and Patrick Carr, led to the rallying of Bostonians against the Crown and the evacuation of troops in Boston. They would not return until 1774.
Faneuil Hall from $0
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible, Restrooms Often referred to as "the home of free speech" and the "Cradle of Liberty," Faneuil Hall hosted America's first Town Meeting. The Hall's vital role in revolutionary politics had not been part of its original plans, but it became home to an intricate collection of events that shaped the nation's history.
Paul Revere House from $0
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible, Restrooms, Large Print Built around 1680, the Paul Revere House, owned by the legendary patriot from 1770-1800, is the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston and also the only official Freedom Trail historic site that is a home.
Old North Church from $0
North End
Established in 1723, the Old North Church in the North End is Boston's oldest surviving church building and a premier Freedom Trail site. It is most famous for the April 18, 1775, "two lanterns" signal from its steeple, alerting patriots to the British march toward Lexington and Concord, signaling the start of the Revolutionary War
Copp's Hill Burying Ground from $0
North End
Freedom Trail Stop Named after shoemaker William Copp, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is the final resting place and burying ground of merchants, artisans, and craftspeople who lived in the North End.
USS Constitution from $0
Charlestown
Freedom Trail Stop Launched in Boston in 1797, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat and earned her nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812 when she fought the British frigate HMS Guerriere.
Bunker Hill Monument from $0
Charlestown
Freedom Trail Stop The Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, was the first major battle of the Revolutionary War and predicted the character and outcome of the rest of the war.
Freedom Trail from $0
Downtown
Freedom Trail, Popular, 1.5 hours, Wheelchair accessible The Boston Freedom Trail is a world-famous historic attraction visited by over 4 million people every year. Marked by a red brick line, it stretches through downtown Boston, leading you to 16 historically significant sites connected to the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.

 

Historical Tours of Boston

 

Boston Freedom Trail Self-Guided Tour with Audio Narration & MapBoston from $10 Check Restaurant
Self-Guided Boston Christmas TourBoston from $10 Check Restaurant
Sunset Dinner CruiseBoston from $103 Check Restaurant
Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island TourBoston from $129 Check Restaurant
Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from BostonBoston from $130 Check Restaurant
Odyssey Dinner CruiseBoston from $132 Check Restaurant
City Cruises Boston Premier Dinner Cruise on OdysseyBoston from $133 Check Restaurant
Boston to Kennebunkport Day Trip with Optional Trolley TourBoston from $135 Check Restaurant
Lexington, MA Battle Green Walking Tour with Costumed GuideBoston from $15 Check Restaurant
Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day TripBoston from $150 Check Restaurant
Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House AdmissionBoston from $155 Check Restaurant
Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower IIBoston from $159 Check Restaurant
Boston Historic Pubs Tour with Drinks & Tastings IncludedBoston from $159 Check Restaurant
Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking TourSalem from $17 Check Restaurant
Boston Seafood Lovers Food and History Walking TourBoston from $179 Check Restaurant
MIT Campus Walking TourCambridge from $22 Check Restaurant
Guided Harvard University Walking TourBoston from $23 Check Restaurant
Salem's Best Ghost TourSalem from $24 Check Restaurant
The Salem Witch WalkSalem from $25 Check Restaurant
Freedom Trail Walking Tour 250Boston from $26 Check Restaurant
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed GuideBoston from $26 Check Restaurant
Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking TourSalem from $28 Check Restaurant
Dog Day of Summer Harbor Cruise in BostonBoston from $28 Check Restaurant
Boston Harbor Narrated Sunset CruiseBoston from $29 Check Restaurant
Guided Freedom Trail Walking TourBoston from $30 Check Restaurant
Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking TourSalem from $30 Check Restaurant
Satanic Salem Walking TourSalem from $30 Check Restaurant
Best Hocus Pocus Movies & More TourSalem from $30 Check Restaurant
Salem Ghosts: Witches & Wicked Whispers Guided Walking TourSalem from $30 Check Restaurant
Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials TourSalem from $31 Check Restaurant
Bewitched Walking Tour of SalemSalem from $35 Check Restaurant
History and Hauntings of Salem Walking TourSalem from $36 Check Restaurant
Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking TourSalem from $36 Check Restaurant
Haunted Boston Booze and Boos Ghost Walking TourBoston from $36 Check Restaurant
Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston HarborBoston from $40 Check Restaurant
2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking TourSalem from $40 Check Restaurant
Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking TourBoston from $44 Check Restaurant
Boston Movie Mile Walking TourBoston from $44 Check Restaurant
Whale Watching Trips to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Guaranteed sightings!Gloucester from $45 Check Restaurant
One-hour Guided Fenway Park TourBoston from $45 Check Restaurant
Beacon Hill Boston Walking Tour: History + Fun Photo TipsBoston from $45 Check Restaurant
Boston Harbor Sightseeing CruiseBoston from $45.98 Check Restaurant
Historic Harbor CruiseBoston from $46 Check Restaurant
Whale Watching Tour in GloucesterGloucester from $48 Check Restaurant
1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of BostonBoston from $48 Check Restaurant
The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided TourBoston from $5 Check Restaurant
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 StopsBoston from $52 Check Restaurant
1–2 Day Hop-on, Hop-off Trolley TourBoston from $52 Check Restaurant
Salem Hocus Pocus Movie Locations Tour (31st Anniversary)Salem from $52 Check Restaurant
Boston Harbor Sunset CruiseBoston from $54 Check Restaurant
City Cruises Boston Codzilla High-Speed Thrill Boat RideBoston from $56 Check Restaurant
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking TourBoston from $59 Check Restaurant
Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston HarborBoston from $66.54 Check Restaurant
Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio TourBoston from $8 Check Restaurant
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in SalemSalem from $8 Check Restaurant
Spirit of Boston Boat Ride and Lunch CruiseBoston from $80 Check Restaurant
Sunset Sailing Cruise on a Tall Ship in Boston HarborBoston from $81 Check Restaurant
Whale-watching Catamaran CruiseBoston from $86 Check Restaurant
Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food TourBoston from $89 Check Restaurant
Boston's Food & History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon HillBoston from $91 Check Restaurant
 

 

 

Hotels  near Boston Historical Sites

 

Le Meridien Boston CambridgeCentral Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.6* Check Restaurant
citizenM Boston North StationNorth Station / West End$$Scored 8.8* Check Restaurant
Courtyard by Marriott Boston CambridgeCambridgeport, Cambridge$$Scored 8.2* Check Restaurant
A Friendly Inn at HarvardHarvard Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.0* Check Restaurant
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 FirehouseKendall Square, Cambridge$$Scored 9.0* Check Restaurant
Irving House at HarvardHarvard Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.6* Check Restaurant
Porter Square HotelPorter Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.7* Check Restaurant
Hotel 1868Porter Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.8* Check Restaurant
Cambria Hotel Boston Logan AirportAirport$$ Check Restaurant
Courtyard Boston Downtown/North StationNorth Station / West End$$Scored 8.8* Check Restaurant
The Bostonian Hotel BostonDowntown / Faneuil Hall$$Scored 7.6* Check Restaurant
Element Boston Seaport DistrictSeaport$$Scored 8.2* Check Restaurant
Fairmont Copley PlazaBack Bay$$Scored 8.4* Check Restaurant
Cambria Hotel Boston Downtown - SeaportSeaport$$Scored 8.0* Check Restaurant
W BostonDowntown$$Scored 8.4* Check Restaurant
Revere Hotel Boston CommonDowntown$$Scored 8.4* Check Restaurant
Hotel Ivy Boston CommonDowntown$$Scored 8.0* Check Restaurant
The LenoxBack Bay$$Scored 9.0* Check Restaurant
Renaissance Boston Seaport DistrictSeaport$$Scored 8.2* Check Restaurant
Courtyard by Marriott Boston DowntownDowntown$$Scored 7.9* Check Restaurant
Wyndham Boston Beacon HillBeacon Hill$$Scored 7.3* Check Restaurant
Aloft Boston Seaport DistrictSeaport$$Scored 8.1* Check Restaurant
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - DowntownTheater District$$Scored 8.4* Check Restaurant
citizenM Boston Back BayBack Bay$$Scored 9.0* Check Restaurant
Hilton Boston Park PlazaTheater District / Downtown$$Scored 7.4* Check Restaurant
Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, BostonDowntown / Financial District$$Scored 8.4* Check Restaurant
Eurostars The BoxerNorth End$$Scored 7.8* Check Restaurant
Omni Boston Hotel at the SeaportSeaport$$Scored 8.7* Check Restaurant
YOTEL BostonSeaport / Waterfront$$Scored 8.3* Check Restaurant
The Westin Boston Seaport DistrictSeaport$$Scored 8.5* Check Restaurant
Moxy Boston DowntownDowntown$$Scored 8.0* Check Restaurant
Hampton Inn Boston Seaport DistrictSeaport$$Scored 8.4* Check Restaurant
The Revolution HotelBack Bay$$Scored 8.5* Check Restaurant
Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport DistrictSeaport$$Scored 8.9* Check Restaurant
The Godfrey Hotel BostonDowntown$$Scored 9.0* Check Restaurant
The Westin Copley Place, BostonBack Bay$$Scored 8.4* Check Restaurant
InterContinental Boston by IHGWaterfront$$Scored 8.8* Check Restaurant
Hyatt Regency BostonDowntown$$Scored 8.5* Check Restaurant
Harvard Square HotelHarvard Square, Cambridge$$Scored 7.8* Check Restaurant
Boston Marriott CambridgeKendall Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.3* Check Restaurant
Hyatt Regency Boston/CambridgeCambridgeport, Cambridge$$Scored 8.2* Check Restaurant
Sheraton Commander HotelHarvard Square, Cambridge$$Scored 7.9* Check Restaurant
Lark Hotels 907 MainCentral Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.0* Check Restaurant
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston CambridgeKendall Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.7* Check Restaurant
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston CambridgeEast Cambridge, Cambridge$$Scored 8.4* Check Restaurant
Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/CambridgeEast Cambridge, Cambridge$$Scored 8.3* Check Restaurant
Norfolk HouseInman Square, Cambridge$$Scored 7.5* Check Restaurant
Kimpton Marlowe by IHGEast Cambridge, Cambridge$$Scored 8.7* Check Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHGEast Cambridge, Cambridge$$Scored 7.8* Check Restaurant
Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/CambridgeEast Cambridge, Cambridge$$Scored 8.3* Check Restaurant
Porter Square HotelPorter Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.6* Check Restaurant
Longwood InnBrookline$$Scored 8.0* Check Restaurant
Arcadian HotelBrookline$$Scored 7.8* Check Restaurant
Harvard Square HotelHarvard Square, Cambridge$$Scored 7.8* Check Restaurant
Sheraton Commander HotelHarvard Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.0* Check Restaurant
Courtyard by Marriott Boston CambridgeCambridgeport, Cambridge$$Scored 8.2* Check Restaurant
Hotel VeritasHarvard Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.6* Check Restaurant
Boston Marriott CambridgeKendall Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.2* Check Restaurant
Sheraton Commander HotelHarvard Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.0* Check Restaurant
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline, MaBrookline$$Scored 8.3* Check Restaurant
Courtyard by Marriott Boston CambridgeCambridgeport, Cambridge$$Scored 8.2* Check Restaurant
Harvard Square HotelHarvard Square, Cambridge$$Scored 7.8* Check Restaurant
Hotel VeritasHarvard Square, Cambridge$$Scored 8.6* Check Restaurant
Beacon Inn 1087Brookline$$Scored 7.7* Check Restaurant
Boston Marriott Long WharfWaterfront$$$Scored 8.5* Check Restaurant
Boston Marriott Copley PlaceBack Bay$$$Scored 8.7* Check Restaurant
Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND HotelBack Bay$$$Scored 7.9* Check Restaurant
Boston Omni Parker House HotelDowntown$$$Scored 8.3* Check Restaurant
The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, BostonBeacon Hill$$$Scored 8.1* Check Restaurant
The Langham, BostonDowntown$$$Scored 9.2* Check Restaurant
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown SeaportSeaport$$$Scored 9.1* Check Restaurant
Hotel AKA Back BayBack Bay$$$Scored 8.8* Check Restaurant
The Envoy Hotel, Autograph CollectionSeaport$$$Scored 7.6* Check Restaurant
Marriott Vacation Club® at Custom House, Boston Downtown$$$Scored 9.2* Check Restaurant
Pennyweight Hotel Boston, Curio Collection by HiltonWest End$$$Scored 8.2* Check Restaurant
The Dagny BostonDowntown$$$Scored 9.0* Check Restaurant
Embassy Suites Boston at Logan AirportAirport$$$Scored 8.3* Check Restaurant
Hotel AKA Boston CommonDowntown$$$Scored 8.3* Check Restaurant
The Eliot HotelBack Bay$$$Scored 9.0* Check Restaurant
Hyatt Regency Boston HarborAirport / Harbor$$$Scored 8.5* Check Restaurant
Hotel Indigo Boston Garden by IHGNorth Station / West End$$$Scored 8.5* Check Restaurant
Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston WaterfrontNorth End / Waterfront$$$Scored 8.3* Check Restaurant
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Harbor on Tudor WharfWaterfront$$$Scored 8.8* Check Restaurant
The Royal Sonesta BostonEast Cambridge, Cambridge$$$Scored 8.1* Check Restaurant
The Charles Hotel in Harvard SquareHarvard Square, Cambridge$$$Scored 8.7* Check Restaurant
The Charles Hotel in Harvard SquareHarvard Square, Cambridge$$$Scored 8.7* Check Restaurant
Cambridge Common HouseHarvard Square, Cambridge$$$ Check Restaurant
Harvard MIT Cozy retreat with permit Parking close to SubwayCentral Square, Cambridge$$$ Check Restaurant
Cambridge ApartmentInman Square, Cambridge$$$Scored 7.3* Check Restaurant
The Charles Hotel in Harvard SquareHarvard Square, Cambridge$$$Scored 8.7* Check Restaurant
Iris Hotel BostonBrookline$$$Scored 8.7* Check Restaurant
Cambridge Common HouseHarvard Square, Cambridge$$$ Check Restaurant
Mandarin Oriental, BostonBack Bay$$$$Scored 8.8* Check Restaurant
Good Hotels BostonDowntown$$$$Scored 7.8* Check Restaurant
The Four Seasons (Boylston Street)Back Bay$$$$Scored 9.0* Check Restaurant
The Ritz-Carlton, BostonDowntown$$$$Scored 8.5* Check Restaurant
The Four Seasons (One Dalton Street)Back Bay$$$$Scored 9.0* Check Restaurant
Raffles BostonBack Bay$$$$Scored 9.1* Check Restaurant
The Whitney Hotel BostonBeacon Hill$$$$Scored 9.1* Check Restaurant
Boston Harbor HotelWaterfront$$$$Scored 9.1* Check Restaurant
Courtyard Boston Copley SquareBack Bay$$$$Scored 8.7* Check Restaurant
Seaport Hotel® BostonSeaport$$$$Scored 9.1* Check Restaurant
The Newbury BostonBack Bay$$$$Scored 9.0* Check Restaurant
Cambridge Common HouseHarvard Square, Cambridge$$$$ Check Restaurant