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Attractions
Abiel Smith School
46 Joy St. Beacon Hill
Boston, MA 02114
617-742-5415
The Museum of Afro American History, Boston, is a not-for-profit cultural institution dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans.
African Meeting House
8 Smith Court
Boston, MA 02446
617-742-5415
The Museum of Afro American History, Boston, is a not-for-profit cultural institution dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans.
The French Library & Cultural Center
53 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-266-4351
Looking for a taste of French culture in Boston? Then visit the French Cultural Center and Library. The French Cultural Center offers translation and interpretation services, language classes, films, and videos. Enjoy the varied art exhibitions, concerts, lectures and special events.
Beacon Hill Walking Tours - Magnificent and Modest
Visit the elegant Federal style Otis House, stroll around Beacon Hill; view the homes of well to do merchants and then the modest dwellings on the North Slope where the working class resided.
Society for Preservation of NE Antiquities
141 Cambridge St.
Boston, MA 02114
617-227-3956
Museum of cultural history that collects and preserves buildings, landscapes, and objects dating from the seventeenth century to the present. .
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. The tour includes: Meeting House, Smith Court Residences, Abiel Smith School, G. Middleton House, Robert Gould Shaw Memorial, Phillips School, home of John J Smith, Charles St. Meeting House, Lewis & Harriet Hayden House, and Coburn's Gaming House. Historic walking map available. All sites must be visited with an arranged tour except those hours noted at specific sites.
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.
Boston Irish Famine Memorial
50 Braintree Hill Office Park
Braintree, MA 02184
617-696-9880
The Boston Irish Famine Memorial, along the city's Freedom Trail, was unveiled in June, 1998 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Irish Famine, an episode which sent over 100,000 Irish refugees to Boston. It is also a tribute to the memory of over one million Irish who died during the Irish Famine (1845-1849) and a remembrance of people still suffering famines in countries around the world.
Boston Stock Exchange
100 Franklin St.
Boston, MA
617-723-9500
Take a tour of Boston's stock exchange! The glass-enclosed viewing area above the trading floor offers an area for self-guided tours. Exhibits and multi-media displays trace the close links between the Exchange's role as an early source of capital, the development of New England's economy and the growth of Boston's financial services industry. Online access to breaking financial news and stock market data are available.
Boston History Collaborative - Literary Trail
38 Burroughs St.
Boston, MA 02130
617-574-5963
Boston History Collaborative is a non profit alliance of four groups interested in furthering interest in Boston and American history, and tourism. This model for historical tourism blends the best of our historical heritage with innovations to create a presentation of Boston's rich history. Trails include the Literary Trail, Boston By Sea: The Maritime Trail, and The Immigration Trail.
Boston African American National Historic Site
African Meeting House
8 Smith Court
Boston, MA 02446
617-742-5415
Black Heritage Trail site; Begin at the Boston Common Visitor Center to visit The Boston African American National Historic Sites along the Black Heritage Trail. The first site is the Shaw Memorial, across from the State House. Explore the rich history of Beacon Hill's 19th century Black community.
Boston By Sea: The Maritime Trail
617-574-5950
Boston's Maritime Trail currently offers a great opportunity to connect a variety of sites and activities centered on Boston's rich seafaring history. Ships and museums, shops and harbor islands, historic centers for shipbuilding and scenes of romance, roguery and revolution make up this interesting and fun trail along Boston Harbor. Going beyond the city limits, the trail continues the story of Massachusetts' place in sea history. Begin at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center to pick up a map and up-to-date event listings along the trail; then, head down to the sea !
Boston History Collaborative - Maritime Trail
38 Burroughs St.
Boston, MA 02130
617-574-5950
Boston History Collaborative is a non profit alliance of leaders from the visitor industry, the business community, local government, historic attractions and senior historian. Established in 1997, the organization's mission is to spearhead the development of a new model of historical tourism in Boston. Its mission is to increase tourism by making Boston's authentic historical attractions more exciting and interactive for both visitors and local residents. Three trail are currently offered or are under development - The Literary Trail, The Maritime Trail and the Immigration Trail.
Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02125
617-426-5000
Located in the heart of the South End, easily accessible by public transportation and within walking distance from Chinatown, Back Bay, Beacon Hill and the Theatre District, the Center features programs in the historic Cyclorama, exhibitions in the Mills Gallery, theater performances in three small theaters and offers studio space for artists.
Boston Light on Little Brewster Island
Fan Pier
Boston, MA
617-223-8666
Boston Light is America's oldest lighthouse and the country's only lighthouse manned by active duty Coast Guard personnel. Completed in 1716 and rebuilt from its own rubble in 1783, the lighthouse was preserved by special legislation. A great chance to get up into Boston Light and look around. Tours leave aboard the 49 seat Hurricane and last approx. 2 1/2 hours. Tours leave on Saturdays at 9am and 1pm from Fan Pier.
Boston National Historical Park
Headquarters for the National Park Service in Boston.
Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston, MA 02129
617-242-5644
Visit the Boston National Historical Park, and capture the spirit of the old and the new within Boston.
Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum
Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum
Congress St. Bridge
Boston, MA 02210
617-338-1773
Begin at the Boston Common Visitor Center to pick up information and perhaps a trolley tour to the Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum. Visit a replica of the "tea party ship." Celebrate freedom during Patriots Day week on board the ship located on the Congress Street Bridge. Relive the Boston Tea Party with costumed guides aboard the full scale replica of Big Beaver. History comes alive aboard the replica Tea Ship. Participate in the reenactment presentation with Paul Revere & Sam Adams. Throw tea chests overboard. Engage in discussions with Colonial Costumed Guides. "Tax free" tea served, too.
Bunker Hill
617-241-7575
Enjoy a dramatic multimedia presentation of the first battle of the Revolution at the Bunker Hill Pavilion, located 200 yards from "Old Ironsides" in Charlestown.
Commonwealth Museum & Massachusetts Archives
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
617-727-9268
Explore the people, places and politics of Massachusetts. Interactive exhibits focus on and contemporary issues of appeal to visitors of all ages.
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
51 Sandy Pond Rd.
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-8355
Take a stroll through the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park. The museum is dedicated to the exhibition of art and sculpture.
First Church of Christ, Scientist (The)
175 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-450-3790
Tour the Mother Church, visit nondenominational Bible exhibit, and see the 30 foot stained glass Mapparium in the Christian Science Publishing Society, where the Christian Science Monitor is published.
Fort Point Open Studios
Fort Point Channel Neighborhood
Seaport District
Boston, MA
617-423-4299
Stroll through the working studios of Boston's resident artists in the Fort Point Channel neighborhood. Look, study, talk to the artists, and buy their works! Please call for a map.
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