Friday, November 13, 2009

Touring Boston? Here Are Some Great Suggestions...

With its rich history the city of Boston offers plenty of activities for tourists. Known as the cradle of liberty, Boston is packed with goals that are both educational and fun.

Historical Sights

The city of Boston played a major role in the Revolutionary War and the major historical places were connected by a 2.5mile long red line "The Freedom Trail." The trail begins at the Greater Boston Convention and Visitor Center andVisitors can choose to follow the path led, or a trip with guides in period costumes.

The attractions are on the Freedom Trail to Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States, State House, the Black Heritage Trail, the Park Street Church, the Granary Burying Ground, where famous figures such as Paul Revere and John Hancock are, King's Chapel and buried Ground, Benjamin Franklin statue is located on the site of the first public schools in the UnitedStates.

Subsequently, there is the Old Corner Bookstore Building, Old South Meeting House and the Old State House, former seat of British government in Boston and the spot where the Boston Massacre took place in 1770.

Faneuil Hall

Faneuil Hall is next, followed by the Paul Revere House and Old North Church and Copp's Hill Burying Ground. The path then leads to the Charlestown Navy Yard, home of the ship, the USS Constitution, which fought in the warof 1812, and the Bunker Hill Monument marks the location of the famous battle that took place in 1775th

Those who can enjoy the eighties, the popular sitcom "Cheers" to visit the bar where it all started. The original is located at 84 Welcomes Cheers Beacon St. and visitors.

Boston Duck Tour

For a single trip, try a Boston Duck Tour. These tours are conducted by the actual World War II amphibious landing vehicles that take passengers past major BostonAttraction, then splash into the Charles River for the water part of the tour.

Boston Public Garden

The Boston Public Garden is located in the Boston Common and was removed for the first time the United States' Botanical Garden for the public. Dear visitors to the garden, the pond and the swan-pedaled the form of rental boats, the guides are to ensure that the Guests can relax and enjoy the view of the head.

Red Sox

Check out a Boston Red Sox baseball game at legendary Fenway Park, thePark was opened in 1912 and is the oldest ball park in the MLB. Based on the known properties of the park as the wall in left field called "The Green Monster" or the single red seat in the right field grandstand, that marks the landing site of the longest home run ever hit in the park is a 502 meters long hit by Ted Williams in 1946.

Finally, Boston has several excellent choice for museum lovers, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science and the Boston's ChildrenMuseum. There is only enough attractions to entertain you fully informed on a weekend.



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