Boston Things to Do:Visit the Freedom Trail

Spend the weekend finding Boston things to do or you might find it takes longer than one weekend. This area is one that is easier to find what you want to see mostly by taking the time to walk the streets. If you want you can take the trolley to check out more of the city’s sites.

The first thing you will want to do is check out the Duck Tour. This is recommended for first time visitors to the city. This is an 80 minute tour and can be hard to get tickets for since it is usually sold out by noon. The tour is conducted in a amphibious vehicle from World War II. Changing to a boat allows you to experience the Charles River on your tour and you will not even get wet.

As if this were not enough fun on your Boston things to do tour, a trip to the Boston Common’s Frog Pond can allow the family to enjoy an afternoon on the ice - free of charge. Test your skills and practice ice skating. This is perfect for families who want to spend some quality time together.

The Freedom Trail is another enjoyable tour of the city. This tour starts at the Boston Common and allows visitors to see many of the historic points of interest in this great city. From the Boston Massacre site to Bunker Hill, this is one of the best ways of learning about history without being bored to death. Experiencing the area for yourself is much better than reading about it.

On your tour you will have to take time to visit the New England Aquarium. This is an experience that the kids will love. The main attraction is a huge aquarium. The floor around it is four levels and this allows seeing all the creatures that live here. At the top you can see a coral reef and the guides can tell you all about the ancient sea turtles that live in this aquarium. The tour includes the Discovery which will allow visitors to see and learn about the sea lions.

Another of the most enjoyable Boston things to do is a trip to Harvard which you can visit by taking a train. It is just across the river and if you come here in the evening, you will be entertained by the street performers. This is a great way to spend a Boston summer evening.

What would a trip to Boston be without experiencing Beacon Hill? This is one of the more popular walks for those who visit Boston. This area of Boston is like taking a walk back in time. The red brick streets and the homes have been preserved to keep the original feel of Beacon Hill. There are even gas lights here that were original to the area. Make sure and take your camera so you can take a few photos of this Boston neighborhood for your vacation scrapbook. You are not finished yet. There are still plenty of places to visit on your Boston things to do tour.

Take a tour of the Boston Harbor Islands. Visit the J.F.K. Library and Museum. South Boston is a fun place to visit as well. Enjoy a Red Sox game while you are in Boston. The women of the family will love going to Faneuil Hall. The abundance of shops located here will satisfy the shopper in all of us.

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