Hey there, adventure seekers and fellow explorers! 🌟
You simply can’t cruise up Boston’s main arteries and not feel as if you’re driving through a living, breathing, ultra-liberal, Bostonian museum. The historic and cultural attractions at the heart of every neighbourhood are plentiful. But don’t forget, this is the city with so much more than just the Sam Adams Brewery, Cheers bar, the Bunker Hill Monument, Fenway Park, the Faneuil Hall concourse, Quincy Market, Paul Revere’s house, the Freedom Trail, and every other moniker this hub of America’s birthplace has etched into college brochures across campus in the hinterlands. Go in crossover and you’ll find cafes in historic buildings and secret gardens akin to Zen-gardens that drop you a safe distance away from wherever the urban vortex has led you. Every block in Boston has a surprise, so be my ghost. Take a left, then take another left, and always use your right to swerve far from straight, and you are on foot. You’ll never know. I’ve peeled many a scene that exists on the wrong side of the tourist trail. Next time you find yourself in Boston, keep those game-eyes open, and your doors unlocked to keep them that way. It’s a dream city, all right, but you’d be surprised.
Historic Landmarks
Boston is a place with a trove of history – you can’t walk a single block without running into a site that will send you down a wormhole in space and time. Take the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile path that leads to 16 historic sites. You’ll walk in the footsteps of US founding fathers and take in significant historical sites such as the Paul Revere House. Key historical sites include the Old North Church, where the lanterns – one if by land and two if by sea – were sent warning the American colonists of the British army’s march on Lexington (Spoiler: the Americans lost the Battle of Lexington, the first of the American Revolution.) It’s an absolute must do, taking three hours, and every step is chock-full of story.
Don’t forget the USS Constitution Museum and Charlestown Navy Yard, featuring Old Ironsides, the world’s oldest commissioned warship that’s still in service. Take a stroll up to the deck and then through the museum’s galleries, where costumed interpreters bring the past to life.
And, of course, the Massachusetts State House is open for you, too. This neoclassical masterpiece, gleaming dome and all, features historic halls filled with icons of American history and an explanation of the house’s significance and the way that state government functions in Massachusetts. Boston’s past is calling. Are you ready to pick up the line?
Cultural Institutions
With its impressive cultural offering, Boston is a delight. First, make your way to the Museum of Fine Arts, which boasts a collection of more than 450,000 works of art from across the ages, featuring masterpieces of ancient Egyptian art.
Then visit the Museum of Science for your science and innovation fix, or the Boston Symphony Orchestra or the Boston Opera House for a world-class evening’s entertainment.
With its art collection kept intact and installed in the museum as if in a re-created Venetian palace, as well as the Irish Famine Memorial and the Boston Irish Famine Memorial Park, some of Boston’s rich immigrant history is worth taking in this area.
Outdoor Attractions
Outdoor spaces in Boston are great for people of all ages. The oldest public park in the US, the Boston Common, is bustling with activity. Its green lawn and ponds, as well as the nearby statue of a man on horseback, Freedoms Threatened, make it a great place to chill for the day. Just past Common Road is the Public Garden, known worldwide for its famous swan boats and plenty of flowerbeds, which make for picturesque and romantic strolls. Or for a lazy, leisurely picnic lunch.
Those who prefer more strenuous activities can enjoy the Arnold Arboretum, a 281-acre botanical garden with more than 14,000 kinds of trees, shrubs, and vines native to every part of the world. Embark on a journey along one of its many paths, and experience diverse flora all year round. You could also climb the Bunker Hill Monument, or see the city from above through the Skywalk Observatory at the Prudential Center.
Whether your sport is walking, cycling, swimming or running, Boston’s outdoor attractions have something for everyone. Escape to the great outdoors, immerse yourself in Boston’s history, and create lasting memories in America’s most dynamic city.
Sports Venues
This is every sports fan’s dream city, with a jaw-dropping array of stadiums and arenas. Baseball aficionados shouldn’t miss a trip to Fenway Park, the classic home of the great Red Sox. The fervour of the hometown support is almost palpable here, but this ballpark is a Holy Grail in any terms.
If basketball is your thing, take in a Celtics game at the TD Garden, which is also the site of wild hockey games and for other concerts and performances the rest of the year.
It is possible to catch the American Football team the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, a ten-minute drive out of town: the fleet footed game is played in a stadium built for the modern era.
And for soccer fans, the New England Revolution play at Gillette Stadium, an additional site embedded in Boston’s sports lore.
Cheering Boston fans can get their fill of amazing sporting action at the city’s sports stadiums and arenas, whether you’re a hardcore sports fan or a spectator.
So suit up and dive into Boston’s unique swirl of history, and culture, nature and sport. The place is primed for an energy takeover of the senses – and every time you turn a corner, you’ll be entering new terrain, so take to the streets and make your mark!
