Free: All time Old North Church is the location mentioned in the famous “One if by land, and two if by sea” phrase from the Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride.” On the night of April 18, 1775, it was from the steeple of this very church that two lanterns were hung to signal that the...
Free: All time The Boston Public Library offers public tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The free tours last about an hour and are given by volunteer guides. No appointment is necessary. Tours meet in the lobby of the...
Free: All time The Boston Common Frog Pond sits at the heart of Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States. During the summer, the ankle-deep wading pool with its fountains draws a big crowd trying to cool off from the heat. In the winter, it turns into an ice rink. Other free...
Free: All time The Massachusetts Historical Society is the oldest historical society in the United States and also a National Historic Landmark. Its aim is to serve as a major historical archive specializing in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history. The Society holds many important artifacts such as the Adams Family Papers, papers and...
Free: All time (Throughout Summer) Hatch Shell is an outdoor concert venue on the Charles River Esplanade near downtown Boston. During the summer, pack up a blanket and head on down to it for Friday Night Flicks. The screenings are usually family-friendly movies. See the official website for schedule. On Fourth of July celebration, the...
Free: All time Explore the landmark neighborhood for Fort Point Channel on a self-guided audio tour. Download the mp3 in advance and load it to your device. The hour-long audio tour will guide you along the Fort Point Channel Harborwalk with insider’s view of sites in the area. Check out filming location of the movie...
Free: All time Massachusetts State House offers free tours of the building conducted by staffs and volunteer docents. The tour is open to public and free of charge. It lasts approximately 30-45 minutes and include an overview of the history and architecture of the State Capitol. Visitors can see the House and Senate Chambers, learn...
Free: Fridays 9:30pm (Summer from last week of June to the Friday before Labor Day) Missed the July 4th fireworks in New York City? You’ll be glad to know that throughout the summer from the last week of June to the Friday before Labor Day Coney Island is shooting off its own fireworks at 9:30pm....
Free: All named “Isabella”, on birthday, and visitors under 18 Established in 1903 by Isabella Stewart Gardner, the museum is housed in a building designed to emulate a 15th-century Venetian palace. Visitors to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard garden and surrounding galleries. The museum amassed a...
Free: All time Visiting the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a fun daytrip from Boston. The Appalachian Trail is a 2,184 mile long hiking trail that extends from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Moutn Kathadin in Maine. The trail passes through the fourteen states in the east coast. Massachusetts has 90 miles of the trail,...
Free: All time The first public schools, the first battles for American independence, the first abolitionist newspaper, Massachusetts has always been a leader in the quest for equal rights and opportunities. The Commonwealth Museum brings the story to life with state of the art interactive exhibits. Its dramatic “treasures gallery” holds the great historic documents...
Free: Wednesdays 7:30pm (Fall & Winter), 8:30pm (Spring & Summer) The Public Open Night at the Observatory is a chance for people to come observe the night sky through telescopes and binoculars and see things they otherwise might not get to see, and learn some astronomy as well. The Open Nights are held most Wednesday...
