It has been open to diners since 1826 & is known as the oldest restaurant in the United States of America. In 1796 Louis Philippe, King of France in 1830, lived in exile on the second floor.
This monument commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, where the famous command "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" was issued. The ambitious visitor may climb the 295 steps to the top.
Tortoise and Hare statue. Tribute to runners of Boston Marathon which ends near here. Created by Nancy Schon who also did Make Way for Ducklings statues. More via our blog Read more.
Built in Boston and launched in 1797, this is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat. In the early 1800s, the 44-gun Constitution fought Barbary pirates off the coast of North Africa.
The Common was used for public hangings up until 1817. In early 1965, 100 people gathered here to protest the Vietnam War, & speeches have been given here by Martin Luther King Jr & Pope John Paul III
Crispus Attucks is widely hailed as a hero of the American Revolution! See more great examples of African-Americans' contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM
An ordinary course catalog holds the key to winning millions in Las Vegas. Discover how some MIT students used their math skills at the casino. As seen on Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum.
Did you know Harvard University was named after John Harvard of Charlestown, who upon his death in 1638 left his library and half his estate to the institution?
Founded in 1863, this Jesuit institution began life in Boston’s South End and moved to Chestnut Hill in 1909. With its superb Gothic architecture, the parklike campus is a wonderful place to stroll. Read more.
To keep the solar glare out of batters' eyes in the late afternoon hours, home plate was placed in the southwest area of the plot of land, with the third base line pointing northward.
Free tours and tastings at the brewery between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mon. - Thurs., plus Saturdays (the tours leave every 45 minutes or so). On Fridays, tours continue through 5:30 p.m.
That's right, 20 beers on tap, including rare brews from their "10-barrel pilot system" that you can't get anywhere else. Read more.
Amazing pizzas and pasta, it takes you to the very heart of Napoli! Totally worth it!
Starting from his home, Paul Revere set out on his famous midnight ride in 1775 to warn his compatriots that the British were coming. Built in 1680, it is one of the oldest houses in downtown Boston.
Located under the Fenway bleachers, the big, open window, (covered with a grate) looks directly out on to the grass, where you can hear the noise of the crowd & enjoy the game. Read more.
If you can't get your hands on a ticket for inside the park, dining beside it may be the next best thing. Read more.
The upstairs section may seem to go on forever but once you've reached the live music you're finally at the back.
