USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is a three-masted wooden-hulled heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is the world's oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat.
The USS Constitution Museum is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, which is part of the Boston National Historical Park in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The museum is situated near the ship USS Constitution at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail
The Paul Revere House, built c.1680, was the colonial home of American Patriot and Founding Father Paul Revere during the time of the American Revolution. A National Historic Landmark since 1961, it is located at 19 North Square, Boston, Massachusetts, in the city's North End, and is now operated as a nonprofit museum by the Paul Revere Memorial Association. An admission fee is charged.
The Bunker Hill Monument is erected at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill, which was among the first major battles between the United Colonies and the British Empire in the American Revolutionary War. There are 294 steps to the top.
With live reenactments, multimedia exhibits, and tea room, this unique floating history museum has a lot to offer for anyone interested in one of the inciting incidents of the American Revolution.
For those that want to see a lot in a small of amount of time, the Freedom trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through Boston that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. It winds from Boston Common in downtown Boston, to the Old North Church in the North End and the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. Stops along the trail include simple explanatory ground markers, graveyards, notable churches and buildings, and a historic naval frigate. Most of the sites are free or suggest donations, although the Old South Meeting House, the Old State House, and the Paul Revere House charge admission.
Follow the path of red brick and paint that marks the trail throughout the city on foot, or book a guided tour through a variety of trusted local companies.
The New England Aquarium is a great experience for visitors of any age! The species exhibited include harbor and northern fur seals, California sea lions, African and southern rockhopper penguins, giant Pacific octopuses, weedy seadragons, and thousands of saltwater and freshwater fishes. In addition to the main aquarium building, attractions at Central Wharf include the Simons Theatre and the New England Aquarium Whale Watch.
The Aquarium has a timed-ticketing system, whereby every visitor must select a time slot when purchasing general admission tickets. Price is $39 for adults, $30 for children 3-11, and free for children below 3.
The Bell in Hand Tavern isn't just the oldest continuously operating bar in Boston – it's the oldest continuously operating bar in the entire country! The bar served its first beer in 1795 and soon became the most famous alehouse in the city.
Home of the Boston Red Sox. A great visit for any baseball fan!