Visit Boston, Massachusetts!

American History Boston:  One of the World's Favorite Cities

Explore the History of Boston

Founded in 1630 by Puritan settlers, Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States.  As the state capital of Massachusetts, Boston attracts visitors worldwide to its historic city.

• Boston Massacre
• Boston Tea Party
• Battle of Bunker Hill
• American Revolutionary War
• Great Boston Fire of 1872
• Center of Abolitionist Movement

Historic Boston Walk the Freedom Trail

Explore Boston's History

When visiting Boston, you'll want to take the Freedom Trail walking tour to immerse yourself in the history of one of the oldest cities in America.  As the state capital of Massachusetts, Boston's history runs deep, including the American Revolutionary War and Boston Tea Party.  Experience a time in history when Puritan settlers founded the Boston area, and a shipment of tea was thrown into the ocean to retaliate against taxes. 

You'll appreciate the Freedom Trail history whether you want to do a self-guided tour or join a guided tour.  If you're going without a guide, download a Freedom Trail map to ensure you don't miss any of the 16 historic stops along the 2.5-mile route.  Here's a taste of what you'll see on the Freedom Trail:

• Massachusetts State House
• Ebenezer Hancock House
• The Paul Revere House
• Bunker Hill Monument
• USS Constitution
• King's Chapel
• Old City Hall

Fun For The Whole FamilyNew England Aquarium

More Aquatic Species Than You Can Imagine!

Head down to the wharf with your family and spend an afternoon at the New England Aquarium in Boston.  The aquarium features thousands of aquatic animals, including Rockhopper Penguins, Green Sea Turtles, Cownose Ray, and Northern Fur Seals, and more fish varieties than you can count. 

You'll be mesmerized by the Indo-Pacific Coral Reef, a 9,000-gallon, floor-to-ceiling concave tank at the aquarium. Be on the lookout for Balloonfish, Lionfish, Tomato Clownfish, Longnose Butterflyfish, and Orangespine Unicornfish.  There is so much to see at the New England Aquarium!

Did You Know? A City of Firsts

Historic Boston Started in All

Boston is a historic city in the United States and therefore comes with many firsts.  

• America's first subway (1897)
• Oldest public park in the U.S., Boston Common
• First Dunkin' Donuts located near Boston
• First Chocolate Factory in the U.S.
• First American Lighthouse was built in Boston
• First Thanksgiving in the U.S. was celebrated in Boston
• First college in N. America, Harvard

Let's Explore!  Activities In & Around Boston

There are so many activities and sites to see in Boston:

• Trolley Tours
• Quincy Market
• Martha's Vineyard
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Boston Public Garden
• Boston Harbor Cruises
• Whale Watching Cruise
• Fenway Park (pictured)
• Boston Breweries Tours
• New England Aquarium
• The Freedom Walking Trail
• Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum