15 Best Things to Do in Boston

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   USS Constitution

   LandmarkFree entry

   USS Constitution, 'Old Ironsides', is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat, a three-masted wooden frigate launched in 1797 and undefeated in battle.

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   The Paul Revere House

   Museum

   The Paul Revere House, in Boston's historic North End, is the oldest remaining building in downtown Boston, a small, dark-timbered colonial home dating to around 1680, and the residence of patriot…

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   Improv Asylum

   Entertainment

   Improv Asylum is a beloved comedy club located in the historic North End of Boston, offering a unique blend of improv and sketch comedy.

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   USS Cassin Young

   MuseumFree entry

   USS Cassin Young is a Fletcher-class destroyer that served in World War II and the Korean War, now preserved as a museum ship at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston.

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   Rooftop At The Envoy

   SightFree entry

   Rooftop At The Envoy is a chic open-air lounge perched atop The Envoy Hotel in Boston's vibrant Seaport District.

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   Nichols House Museum

   Museum

   The Nichols House Museum is a meticulously preserved 1804 townhouse on Beacon Hill, offering an intimate glimpse into the domestic life of a well-to-do Boston family.

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   Boston Crime Tour

   Landmark

   The Boston Crime Tour offers a gripping journey into the city's underworld history, focusing on the Seaport District and South Boston Waterfront.

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   Fan Pier

   NeighborhoodFree entry

   Fan Pier is a dynamic neighborhood situated along Boston's South Boston Waterfront, part of the larger Seaport District.

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   Otis House

   Museum

   The Otis House, a National Historic Landmark, is a beautifully preserved Federal-style townhouse built in 1796 for Harrison Gray Otis, a prominent Boston lawyer and politician.

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    Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital

    MuseumFree entry

    The Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation offers a fascinating look at the evolution of medicine, from early surgical tools to modern breakthroughs.

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    George Washington Statue

    LandmarkFree entry

    The George Washington Statue stands prominently at the Arlington Street entrance of Boston Public Garden, greeting visitors with a commanding presence.

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    The Vilna Shul

    Religious site

    The Vilna Shul is a restored 1919 synagogue that now serves as a Jewish heritage center and museum in Boston's Beacon Hill.

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    Tortoise and Hare

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Tortoise and Hare sculpture in Copley Square, Boston, is a charming bronze artwork that brings Aesop's fable to life.

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    South Station

    SightFree entry

    South Station is a bustling transportation hub and architectural landmark in downtown Boston. The grand Beaux-Arts facade, completed in 1899, anchors a busy concourse where commuters and travelers converge.

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    Massachusetts Korean War Memorial

    LandmarkFree entry

    Situated along the waterfront of the Boston Navy Yard in Charlestown, the Massachusetts Korean War Memorial is a quiet, reflective space dedicated to the men and women from the state who served in…

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