The USS Constitution, often nicknamed "Old Ironsides," is a famous historic sailing ship. Launched in 1797, it is the oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. The Constitution played a significant role in the early years of the United States, particularly during the War of 1812, where it earned its famous nickname during a battle with the HMS Guerriere. The cannonballs fired by the British seemed to bounce off its thick wooden hull, leading one of the American sailors to exclaim, "Huzzah! Her sides are made of iron!"
Today, the USS Constitution serves as a museum ship, docked in Boston Harbor. It's a symbol of America's naval heritage and is open to the public for tours. More than half a million visitors a year enjoy the fascinating glimpse into the ship's inner workings, including its crew quarters.
The Museum is accessible for wheelchair and scooter users. However, the ship itself has limited accessibility.
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Restaurants near the USS Constitution
| West End Johnnie's | Contemporary American | Faneuil Hall | $$ | *4.5 | |
| Monument Restaurant & Tavern | American | Charlestown | $$ | *4.8 | |
| Rosa Mexicano - Boston | Mexican | Seaport | $$ | *4.3 | |
| Para Maria Kitchen and Bar | Global, International | Seaport | $$ | *3.8 | |
| Trattoria Il Panino | Italian | North End | $$ | *4.6 | |
| Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston | Burgers | Faneuil Hall | $$ | *3.9 | |
| Margaritaville - Boston | American | Faneuil Hall | $$ | *4.3 | |
| Lucia Ristorante | Italian | North End | $$ | *4.1 | |
| Lucky Tiger | Asian | Charlestown | $$ | *4.7 | |
| Moxies - Boston Seaport | American | Seaport | $$ | *4.6 | |
| Alma Gaucha | Brazilian Steakhouse | Seaport | $$ | *4.7 | |
| Citrus & Salt | Contemporary Mexican | Seaport | $$ | *4.6 | |
| TreMonte Restaurant - North End | Italian | North End | $$ | | |
| Ristorante Saraceno | Italian | North End | $$ | | |
| Assaggio | Italian | North End | $$$ | *4.7 | |
| Aqua Pazza | Seafood | North End | $$$ | *4.8 | |
| Riccardo's | Italian | North End | $$$ | *4.4 | |
| Ocean Prime - Boston Seaport | Steak | Seaport | $$$ | *4.7 | |
| Libertine | Italian | North End | $$$ | *4.4 | |
| Lucca North End | Italian | North End | $$$ | *4.5 | |
| Waverly Kitchen and Bar | American | Charlestown | $$$ | *4.9 | |
| Dovetail - Charlestown | American | Charlestown | $$$ | *4.7 | |
| Bacco Ristorante & Bar | Italian | North End | $$$ | *4.5 | |
| Villa Francesca | Italian | North End | $$$ | *4.4 | |
| The Florentine Cafe | Italian | North End | $$$ | *4.7 | |
| Joe’s Waterfront | American | North End | $$$ | *4.2 | |
| Tuscan Kitchen - Seaport | Italian | Seaport | $$$ | | |
| Umbria | Italian | North End | $$$$ | *4.5 | |
| Smith & Wollensky Boston – Atlantic Wharf | Steakhouse | Seaport | $$$$ | *4.5 | |
| The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4 | Pan-Asian | Seaport | $$$$ | *$50 | |
| Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Boston | Steakhouse | Seaport | $$$$ | *4.3 | |

