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Book Lover's Dream Tour
Boston History Collaborative - Literary Trail
38 Burroughs St.
Boston, MA 02130
617-574-5963
A guided walking tour of either Boston, Cambridge, or Concord's delightful, private bookstores, followed by tea and literary conversation in an elegant, historic setting. Call for reservations.
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Old North Church
(617) 523-6676
Boston's oldest church building, Old North is located in the city's Italian North End at 193 Salem Street and is still an active Episcopal church with Sunday services.
The church was made famous on April 18, 1775, when Robert Newman, the church's sexton, hung two lanterns in its steeple to warn that the British troops were arriving by sea, sending Paul Revere on his famous midnight ride to Lexington and Concord to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were coming. Donations accepted.
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Old South Meeting House
(617) 482-6439
Site of a great deal of discussion and debate leading up to the Boston Tea Party and other events connected to the American Revolution. Offers lectures and programs on American history and culture.
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Boston Duck Tours
One of Boston's most popular tour opportunities is the legendary Duck Tours, showing the best of Boston from land and sea. World War II vehicles take you on a scenic drive around the most famous sites and attractions in the city, and then onto the Charles River for a delightful harbor cruise. A grand tour, filled with interesting commentary, this is a novel and enjoyable way to see the city.
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Site of First Public School & Ben Franklin Statue
Freedom Trail stop featuring a statue of Ben Franklin and the site of the Boston Latin School (built in 1635), Franklin's alma mater.
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Bunker Hill Monument
(617) 242-5641
This 221' tall granite obelisk commemorates the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill (which actually took place on Breed's Hill), the first major battle of the American Revolution. Climb the 294 steps to the top for a panoramic view of Boston (No Elevator). During the summer, visitors also can observe free musket firing demonstrations and "battle talks." Free.
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Boston History Collaborative - Literary Trail
38 Burroughs St.
Boston, MA 02130
617-574-5963
Guided walking tours of Boston, Cambridge, or Concord's private bookstores. Includes tea and literary conversation in an elegant, historic setting. Call for reservations.
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Granary Burying Ground
The first of the three burying grounds along the Freedom Trail, Granary is notable as the final resting place of John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere.
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Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail is one of the most popular walking tours in America. Easy to follow and covering roughly three miles, the path leads from one historic site to the next (all clearly marked). The trail is best seen on foot, and the path is marked by painted red lines or bricks set in the pavement. For the best experience, start at either Boston Common or the USS Constitution (free parking). You can also leave the car behind and take the subway (T) red or green line to Park Street.
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Walks Through Freedom
617-227-8800
All year round by reservation.
Walk Boston's Freedom Trail with The Freedom Trail Players as they re-tell the known and little known tales of the past, leading the way through city streets in full historical costume!
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Old Corner Bookstore
Located on the corner of School and Washington Streets, The Old Corner Bookstore (now known as the Globe Corner Bookstore) is the former gathering place of legends like Longfellow, Emerson, Hawthorne and Thoreau. Once the literary center of Boston.
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New England Aquarium
Central Wharf
(617) 973 5200
Features over 7,000 fish, aquatic mammals and penguins, as well as a massive 200,000 gallon 'Giant Ocean Tank', surrounded by a four-story spiral ramp. The tank is home to a replica of a Caribbean coral reef, sea turtles, barracudas, stingrays, sharks and more. The New England Aquarium also offers whale-watching tours with indoor and outdoor seating, as well as seal and walrus shows.
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Women's Heritage Trail
617-522-2872
The Boston Common Visitor Information booth is the start of five guided walks through four centuries of Boston women. The Downtown Walk highlights the equal rights movement; the North End Walk explores the diversity of Boston culture; the Beacon Hill Walk reveals the stories of writers, artists and activists; the South Cove/Chinatown Walk celebrates women's action for economic and social justice; and the Back Bay Walk tells the tales of educators and social reformers. Follow the footsteps of remarkable Boston women.
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Copp's Hill Burying Ground
The last Freedom trail site on the south side of the Charles River, Copp's Burying Ground is the final resting place of thousands of merchants, artisans and free blacks. Free. Please Note: The site is not wheelchair accessible.
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Black Heritage Trail
46 Joy Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-739-1200
A walking tour of the history of Boston's Black community between 1800-1900 on Beacon Hill. Includes: Meeting House, Smith CourtResidences, G. Middleton House, Robert Gould Shaw Memorial, Charles St. Meeting House, Abiel Smith School, Phillips School, home of John J Smith, Lewis & Harriet Hayden House, and Coburn's Gaming House. Historic walking maps available. All sites must be visited with an arranged tour except those hours noted at specific sites.
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