One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston, is a treasure-trove of cultural exploration. Here are the top five places to visit for the culturally curious tourist.
Freedom Trail
Follow this 2.5-mile brick trail through the center of Boston past 16 notorious historic sites of the American revolution. The walk takes you past museums, churches and political monuments that chart the definitive events in the founding of the modern United States.
Museum of Fine Arts
If you are an art lover, this is a must-see. The museum is the oldest of Boston’s cultural institutions and has the largest collection of French Impressionist paintings outside of Paris. Ir also has exhibitions of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman artworks.
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
This multisensory living history experience portrays one of the most iconic moments in American history – the dumping of the tea. Climb aboard the renovated ships of the era and participate with live-action roleplay actors to soak in one of the most important turning points of the modern age.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum and Library
This museum documents the life and career of one of the United States’ most famous presidents. A mix of archives, exhibits and footage chart Kennedy’s political career, the Space Race and the Kennedy family’s history.
North End
Dubbed Boston’s “Little Italy”, North End was settled in the 1630s and is one of the oldest residential communities, home to a sizable Italian-American population. North End brings the vibrant feel of Italy to the center of Boston.