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8 Things to Do in Boston

 

Boston. It's truly a gorgeous city. We went back in May and I was actually really sad to be leaving this amazing place behind. In fact, I often say that we need to go back, so I'm sure it won't be the last time we see it. 

There's so much to do there, but there were a few ventures we went on that really stood out. In this blog post, I'm going to be taking you through eight things that we did and LOVED while we were in Boston, and I think you should do them as well, if you're visiting.

1. Visit Samuel Adams Tap Room

This is an amazing place to go if you like to have a tipple but aren't sure where to go during your first trip to the city. There's a variety of choice here, from ales and lagers to ciders and IPAs. There's something here for everyone, including an extensive pizza menu that are absolutely DELICIOUS! Trust me, if you want a good night out, then this is the place to go in Boston.

2. Walk the Freedom Trail

Walking the Freedom Trail is an absolute must if you visit Boston. There are so many things to see along the way. It's a great way of packing in a lot of sightseeing into just a few hours. We walked for what felt like miles, but we saw loads of different landmarks that we may have missed had we not followed the Freedom Trail. 

I recommend visiting the hut in Boston Common for a map. If you don't have a map, then simply follow the red bricks along the pavements and you'll find that you a loop around the city in no time. Here's a list of everything you can see on the Freedom Trail in Boston, MA:
  • Boston Common Park - this is where the Freedom Trail starts
  • Massachusetts State House - the seat of the state government (Boston is the capital of MA)
  • Park Street Church - plays a major part in the abolitionist movement
  • Granary Building Ground - one of Boston's oldest graveyards and is the resting place of famous figures, including Paul Revere, John Hancock and Samuel Adams
  • King's Chapel and Burying Ground - this is Boston's oldest graveyard, dating back to the 17th Century
  • Old South Meeting House - a meeting place before the Boston Tea Party
  • Old State House - the site where the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed to Bostonians in 1776
  • Boston Massacre Site - a memorial to mark where the British filled five colonists in 1770, which fuelled the American Revolution in 1776
  • Faneuil Hall - also called the 'Cradle of Liberty', it's a hall that's hosted debates and speeches during the revolutionary period
  • Paul Revere's House - the former home of Paul Revere, it's the oldest surviving building in downtown Boston
  • Old North Church - this is famous for the lantern signal associated with Paul Revere's midnight ride
  • Copp's Hill Burying Ground - an old cemetery offering views of the USS Constitution and Charlestown
  • Bunker Hill Monument - this is where the trail ends. It commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, which was one of the first major battles of the American Revolution in 1776

3. Enjoy a Boston Cream Pie

A Boston Cream Pie is a must if you're going to visit Boston. It's absolutely delicious and something that you won't be able to experience anywhere else. I know that loads of other places will offer up a Boston Cream Pie, including the likes of Walt Disney World. but trust me, it's never going to be the same. So for an authentic pudding, choose a Boston Cream Pie from an independent bakery in the area.

4. Eat at Quincy Market

I know I've just said that you need to eat a Boston Cream Pie, but you also need to visit the famous Quincy Market. It's the place to go for amazing, authentic dishes, including stone-baked pizza, seafood and more. Not only is the food to die for, but the experience and the setting itself is stunning. There's no other place to grab a bite to eat while on the go in Boston, believe me!

5. Explore the oldest street in Boston

This is something to behold in Boston. It's the oldest street in the city and consists of those traditional redbrick buildings and cobbled streets. It's something that can only really be seen in Boston, and it's definitely beautiful and worth the walk there.

6. Have a drink at the oldest pub - the Bell Tavern Inn

The Bell in Hand Tavern dates back to 1795 and is the oldest pub that's been open for the longest period of time, in the city, without a break. While the current building isn't its original location, it does have connections to famous Boston figures, including Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and Daniel Webster. It's worth a stop in if you're passing over that way, for sure.

7. Attend a Boston Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park

Nothing says a trip to Boston like attending a Boston Red Sox baseball game at their home stadium. It's a bit of a walk out of the city, but the atmosphere is buzzing and the food and merch is just crazy! We couldn't resist buying a few bits and bobs while we were there, but it's also the oldest baseball ground in the US. Even if you aren't mad into baseball, it's still an experience that can only really b had in Boston.

8. Walk around Boston Public Gardens

This is a truly stunning park. In my opinion, you should visit this one over Boston Common, unless you're going to walk the Freedom Trail, of course. It's just gorgeous. It's so peaceful and calm and it even has its own lake with swan boats for good measure. It's also the site of several filming locations over the years, including Good Will Hunting and Ted.


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