Things To Do
Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through Boston that passes by 17 locations significant to the history of the United States, marked largely with brick. It winds from Boston Common in downtown Boston, to the Old North Church in the North End and the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Located in downtown Boston, steps away from the waterfront, Faneuil Hall is alive today as it was in 1742 when our nation’s fathers proclaimed it “The Cradle of Liberty.” For 280 years, Faneuil Hall has been a prominent meeting location for residents and visitors to Boston and a central point of commerce for the city.
Newbury Street
Take a stroll down Newbury - a popular shopping, dining and entertainment district, Newbury Street's beautiful 19th century brownstones are home to hundreds of retail locations and eateries.
Boston Common & Boston Public Garden
In 1634 the Common was created as America's first public park; it was practical and pastoral with walkways built for crosstown travel. In contrast, the Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America. It was decorative and flowery from its inception, featuring meandering pathways for strolling.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Construction of Isabella’s museum began in 1899, and was completed in late 1901. She moved into the private fourth-floor living quarters and devoted herself to personally arranging works of art in the historic galleries on the first three floors. In 1901 and 1902, Isabella installed her collection of paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, manuscripts, rare books, and decorative arts. She continued to acquire works and change the installations for the rest of her life. Buy tickets in adavance!