EXPLORE HISTORIC BOSTON IN A WEEKEND | How to see everything in Boston in a weekend
Discover historic Boston in a weekend with this curated guide, perfect for history buffs and sightseers alike. From the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill to the revolutionary sites along the Freedom Trail, experience the essence of America's founding city.
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
A museum where visitors can participate in a reenactment and throw tea overboard, making it a fun and engaging experience.
Beacon Hill
One of the older, stunning areas of Boston with classic brownstones and historic plaques, featuring Charles Street, where Robert Lee Frost lived.
Acorn Street
A real cobblestone street from the American Revolution era, offering a glimpse into the past.
Cheers Bar
The bar that inspired the TV show "Cheers," offering a fun experience for fans of the show.
Freedom Trail
A 2.5-mile red brick trail through the city, showcasing important historical buildings from the American Revolution era.
Boston Common Visitor Information Center
The starting point of the Freedom Trail, located at 139 Tremont Street.
USS Constitution
The ending point of the Freedom Trail in Charlestown.
Boston Common
The starting point of the Freedom Trail.
Massachusetts State House
A historical building along the Freedom Trail.
Park Street Church
A historical church located along the Freedom Trail.
Granary Burying Ground
A place of burial for historical figures like John Hancock and Samuel Adams, located along the Freedom Trail.
King's Chapel
A historical chapel located along the Freedom Trail.
King's Chapel Burying Ground
A historical burial ground located along the Freedom Trail.
Benjamin Franklin Statue & Boston Latin School
A statue and school located along the Freedom Trail.
Old Corner Bookstore
A historical bookstore located along the Freedom Trail.
Old South Meeting House
A historical meeting house located along the Freedom Trail.
Old State House
A historical state house located along the Freedom Trail.
Site of Boston Massacre
A historical site located along the Freedom Trail.
Faneuil Hall
A place to get something to eat or a souvenir, with an inside portion in Faneuil Hall and an outside portion with restaurants and shops.
Paul Revere House
The house of Paul Revere, located a couple blocks away from the Old North Church.
Old North Church
The church where Paul Revere signaled with lanterns that the British were coming, with tours available.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Another cemetery burial ground along the Freedom Trail.
Bunker Hill Monument
A monument located along the Freedom Trail.
Quincy Market
A touristy but pretty place to find something to eat or a souvenir, offering a variety of options and an outdoor mall.
Skinny House
Also known as the Spite House, it's a narrow house that is 10 feet wide at its widest point and six feet wide at its narrowest.
The North End
Also known as Little Italy, famous for pizza, lasagna, and cannolis.
Pauli’s
Famous for having the best lobster roll, which is hot, buttered, and packed with lobster, although not cheap.
Mike’s Pastry
A place to get cannolis, with a plethora of options available for $5 each, cash only.
La Famiglia Giorgio’s
A restaurant that is known for having the best red sauce in Boston and large portion sizes.
Boston Public Garden
A beautiful garden that has been around since the 1800s, with a lake, bridge, swan boats, and walking paths.
Harvard Square
A great little area with lots of shops and restaurants near Harvard University.
Milkbar
A store where you can get Milk Bar Pie, which is reminiscent of buttermilk pie.
Fenway Park
A place to see if you are a baseball fan make sure to take one of the tours that they have available.
Charles Street
A street in Beacon Hill where Robert Lee Frost lived.
Bell in Hand
Famous as the oldest continuously run tavern since the late 1700s.
Harvard University
A famous university with a beautiful campus, where you can take a tour and learn about its history.
MIT
A famous university on the other side of the Charles River.
Charles River
A river that flows by Harvard University and MIT.