Best historic sites to visit in Boston?

@SoDakCampaigns

I’m getting the opportunity to take another excursion next month, and instead of going to Washington DC, my wife and I are taking a trip a little further north to another city teeming with history – Boston, Massachusetts.

A few of my relatives were prodding me to go to the land whence we came… which in this case is Newport, Rhode Island. That’s where my people landed after coming over from Ireland, and my grandmother was born and raised.  But we’re hitting Boston instead, and then working our way north & back.

I’ve been to a few places there, such as the incredible State Capitol when I had a chance to go a few years’ ago. But, since I often use SDWC readers as a travel guide, I’m wondering what jewels I missed. What are your favorite historic places around Boston to visit?

Salem, Mass is day 2 for a touristy stop, and Portland Maine is Day 3 before heading back to beantown on Day 4 Before flying home the next day.

So, give it to me straight – if you were heading there, what would be your “must see” stop?

17 thoughts on “Best historic sites to visit in Boston?”

  1. Plimoth Plantation, a working recreation of the Plymouth colony, is south of Boston but we really enjoyed that.

    1. Bill, that’s why overnight #2 is in Salem. It’s touristy, but I couldn’t resist Salem in October. Although I had to sell my soul to get a hotel room.

  5. Stat Capitol
    Revere House and take a cab along his route.
    Boston Common and be sure to go to the top of the Hill where the Patriots fought the first battle. Can’t remember it’s name.
    Boston Cathedral
    Fenway Park

    1. There’s a Irish pub on Beacon Hill that I went to before, and would like to find again. Saying it was authentic would be an understatement, as the night I was there, it was traditional Irish music, and several broke out and started step dancing.

  6. North Bridge in Concord, birthplace of the 2nd Amendment. Hard to believe it now but Massachusetts residents were once willing to die to protect the civilian right to keep and bear arms. It’s “where the embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard round the world.” Left out of the liberal revision of history is that the farmers were there In The first place to prevent the government from seizing the civilian cache of weapons in the Concord armory. That’s what the British regulars were sent out from Boston to do, seize their weapons. The civilian militia, alerted by Revere, Prescott and Dawes, tried to stop them at Lexington, but the regulars kept on till they got to Concord.
    There is a Freedom Trail/ Battle Road thing you can follow out, with visitors’ centers etc. They really try to downplay the reason for the battle of Lexington and Concord. So people who know better should visit. It’s a good place to wear your NRA hat.

  7. There’s also Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall etc. totally touristy crap there now. Fun to visit though

  9. Pat: Take the Freedom Trail that begins at the Boston Commons and ends at Bunker Hill. ( Almost 300 steps to the top of the monument.) You will see most of the famous places along the walking route like the Revere House and the old North Church. ( My favorite.) It is a long walk so put on your good walking shoes. If you have time go to Quincy and see all the places related to John Adams and his son, JQA.
    Also, seeing Lexington and Concord is very inspiring.

  10. I know there’s tons of history and gorgeous scenery, but if I were you….being the political junkie you are….I’d google some of the candidates’ schedules and make it to a NH Town Hall if you can find one that work in your schedule.

  11. I’d like to thinik you are going there to be inspired by liberty instead of just doubling down on liberalism. One can only hope.

Comments are closed.