Best places: Historical landmarks in Boston, United States

Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.

Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.

👍👍 Really enjoyed walking the Freedom Trail. Started at Boston Commons and ended at Bunker Hill. The USS Constitution and the Old State House are must stops on the trail. The three graveyards are beautiful, old, and full of history as well. The red brick path is super easy to follow and took us a few h...

👍👍 There are not enough adjectives for me to describe this park. It was so beautiful, breathtaking stunning. I had no plans to even go through the park, but on my walking path it had me I got lost in there for easily an hour. It’s amazing how it can be right in the middle of the city and cut everything...

Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.

The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits.

Cobblestone ring marking the site of the 1770 civilian massacre & Revolutionary War precursor.

Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more.

👍👍 We loved absolutely everything about this tour especially our tour guide, Pat. Pat was knowledgable, super friendly, and very welcoming. He texted us before hand to make sure if we had any questions before the tour, engaged in conversation with everyone, and checked in with how people were feeling a...

Statue of a mounted Paul Revere, a key figure in the American Revolution, on a tree-lined path.

National Historic Landmark & original site of the Boston Tea Party, reenacted here each December 16.

👍👍 This is just the fascade and the real trade is at the back. 3 bldgs with different tenants

👍👍 Absolutely loved this tour! Our only issue was finding the starting point. Thankfully we gave ourselves plenty of time and there was a phone number we called to get the exact starting place. It would have been really helpful to have some landmarks on the receipt for where the starting point… or Eve...

👍👍 Pretty view. You can walk in any direction and see good views. This walk stretches to Boston fan pier. Many little spots to sit while on the walk. Also, multiple river facing restaurants and good music to keep you entertained.

Historic Unitarian Christian church founded in 1686 with daily crypt & bell tower tours.

Built in 1865 in the French Second Empire Style, this hall now houses office space & public art.

Imposing, historic 1809 church & site of famous speeches, with a 217-ft steeple, services & more.

Walking tour of iconic American Revolution sites, including museums, churches & meeting houses.

Traditional gate at the entrance to Boston's Chinatown gifted to the city by Taiwan in 1982.

1897 bronze relief memorial honoring the first African American volunteer unit in the Civil War.