Best Landmarks in Boston"

"Best Landmarks in Boston"

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The Old State House "Historic Public Building"

With antique brick facade set among downtown skyscrapers, any passerby can pick this building out as a relic from an earlier time. Now a museum run by The Bostonian Society, the site has a long and distinguished history. The Boston Massacre, one of the catalysts for the American Revolution, took place just outside. The Declaration of by User:Chensiyuan Independence was first read to Boston here on July 18, 1776. The structure served as the new state's capital until 1797. Exhibits at the museum take visitors through the stories of the revolution and the people involved in them.

+1 617 720 1713 www.bostonhistory.org/?s=osh 206 Washington Street, Boston MA

Massachusetts State House "A Landmark Of State Pride"

The Massachusetts State House is a prestigious landmark in the state capital. This 6.7-acre (2.7-hectare) complex is home to the Massachusetts General Court as well as the Governor’s office. The highlight of its architecture is its gilded dome gleaming under the sun. The pinnacle of the dome is a pine cone, a reminder of both the importance of Boston's by User:Chensiyuan lumber industry during the colonial period, and the state of Maine, which was a former district of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The rich embedded past of this building makes it an essential feature on tourist itineraries.

+1 617 635 3911 (Tourist Information) www.cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail/ 24 Beacon Street, Boston MA massachusettshouse.asp

Paul Revere House "House of a revolutionary"

Paul Revere was a Boston native and local silversmith renowned for his role in the American Revolution. On a night back in 1775, he left home to warn fellow rebels Sam Adams and John Hancock that British troops were headed to Lexington to arrest them. That night was immortalized by Longfellow's poem, "Paul Revere's Ride." The house was built in 1680 and by Jameslwoodward bought by Revere in 1770. It just escaped the wrecking ball when Revere's descendants recovered the property in 1902. Now a national historic landmark, the building is one of the oldest in downtown Boston and reminiscent of colonial America. It opened its doors to public-viewing and displays an unique assortment of personal belongings and memorabilia.

+1 617 523 2338 www.paulreverehouse.org/ 19 North Square, Boston MA Boston Public Garden

"Boston's Central Park"

Just across Charles Street from the Boston Common, Public Garden is elegantly landscaped with flower beds, lagoons, walking paths and statues, including a notable monument of George Washington on a horse. Admire the natural beauty and watch as couples pose for their wedding photographs on most summer weekends. The children's story 'Make Way by ROxBo at English for Ducklings' took place here, and there is a popular sculpture of the Wikipedia ducklings in the northeast corner of the park. A ride on their famous Swan Boats is an essential experience for visitors.

+1 617 723 8144 friendsofthepublicgarden. info@friendsofthepublicgar 69 Beacon Street, Boston org/our-parks/the-garden/ den.org MA

Beacon Hill "Historic Elegance"

Steeped in history, this is one of Boston's most beautiful neighborhoods. Home to statesmen, artists and intellectuals, "The Hill" is also the site of the State House, which is the beginning of the Freedom Trail. Lovely cafes and majestic brownstone buildings line the narrow, cobblestoned streets next to the Boston Common, America's oldest urban park. At the bottom by timsackton of the hill, along Charles Street, are several antique shops and boutiques to pick up unique souvenirs. This charming neighborhood has managed to preserve its history without becoming artificially quaint. Another important and most visited feature of Boston is Acorn Street. This street is surrounded by beautiful colonial-style houses, giving it an earthy feel, which will transport you to the era gone by.

+1 617 635 3485 (Tourist Information) www.boston.gov/neighborhood/bea Beacon Hill, Boston MA con-hill

Copley Square "City Square"

Boston has many important streets and squares, amongst them the Copley Square is certainly worth a mention. Nestled in the busy city neighborhood of Back Bay, this square is named after a renowned and talented painter, namely John Singleton Copley; it is also home to this painter's bronze statue. Copley is bounded by many tourist attractions by Ingfbruno that include Boston Public Library, John Hancock Tower, Bostix Kiosk, Museum of Fine Arts and Old South Church. However, the modern designer boutiques like Mont Blanc, Chanel and Bvlgari add a contemporary touch to this otherwise historic space. It also hosts Farmers Market from May till Thanksgiving. While you are in town, do make a point to visit this city square and the nearby landmarks.

+1 617 635 3911 (Tourist Information) [email protected] Saint James Avenue, Boston MA

Nantucket Lightship No. 112 "Significant Lighthouse Ship"

The United States Lightship Nantucket is a historic landmark, having served as one of the last of its kind. It was of great historic significance to eminent vessels such as SS United States, RMS Queen Mary and SS Normandie. It has guided transoceanic shipping from the U.S. east coast ports for as many as 39 years. Decades later, the need to preserve and by ArnoldReinhold save this unique historic and venerable vessel was undertaken.

www.nantucketlightshiplv-112.org/i [email protected] 256 Marginal Street, Boston MA ndex.htm Mapparium "The World at Your Feet"

The Mapparium at The Mary Baker Eddy Library, is a masterpiece, by the renowned architect Chester Lindsay Churchill. The Mapparium is a stained glass globe, three-story high, and has a bridge which takes you to the 'center of the world.' This brilliant architectural wonder gives you the illusion of being in the middle or the belly of the whole world. The globe is by chase_elliott illuminated from the outside, thereby enabling you to see the contours of the construction from the inside. The Mapparium also holds various sound and light shows to display the changes in the world. A spectacular piece of modern architecture, this one surely merits a visit.

+1 617 450 7000 www.marybakereddylibrary.org/proj 200 Massachusetts Avenue, Mary ect/mapparium/ Baker Eddy Library, Boston MA

Back Bay Fens "Urban Oasis"

Tucked away on winding roads behind the Museum of Fine Arts, is a beautiful park of manicured lawns, bridges, ponds and flower beds. In the summer, the gated Rose Garden explodes into aromatic pink, white, yellow and red. More varied horticulture can be found in the Victory Gardens, a community garden with hundreds of well-tended plots. Cross a by AMonariph few bridges and you will discover the running track, basketball courts and softball fields. No green space in Boston offers a more peaceful oasis than the Back Bay Fens.

+1 617 635 3911 (Tourist www.cityofboston.gov/par [email protected] Emerald Necklace, Boston Information) ks/emerald/Back_Bay_Fen MA s.asp

Fenway Park "Diamond Flank Stadium"

This world-famous baseball stadium has been a staple of the Boston entertainment scene since its opening in 1912. The diamond is flanked on its left side by the Green Monster, an iconic 37-foot (11.28-meter) field wall featuring a manually operated scoreboard. A unique piece of civic history, Fenway Park is one of the oldest Major League Baseball stadiums by InSapphoWeTrust currently in use, and it proudly hosts the Boston Red Sox. With a seating capacity of over 37,000 spectators, the stadium ripples with excited energy on game days when steadfast local fans cheer proudly for the home team.

+1 877 733 7699 boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpar 4 Yawkey Way, Boston MA k/index.jsp

Boston Harbor "Estuary & Harbor"

Boston Harbor is a natural harbor of the Massachusetts Bay. In 1614, Captain John Smith discovered the harbor and it quickly became an important American port, becoming the import point of most goods from England to the New World. Due to its importance to trade between the two continents the harbor was chosen as the location for the infamous by runneralan2004 Boston Tea Party in 1773, one of the key events leading directly to the American Revolutionary War. Its shores are dotted with a system of shining beacons, with the lighthouses of Boston, Lovells Island Range, Nixes Mate, Spectacle Island Range Light being some of the harbor's finest.

+1 617 536 4100 (Tourist Information) Boston Harbor, Boston MA Little Brewster Island "Feel The Adventure"

The Brewster's Island is a three-acre expanse of land that is a Coast Guard navigational aid. Climb the 76 stairs and the two ladders to reach the top of the Boston Light on the island, which is the oldest running lighthouse in the country. Cruise out to this island for some adventure but make sure you don't take your pets along as they are not permitted here. by Doc Searls +1 617 223 8666 www.nps.gov/boha/historyculture/f Boston Harbor Islands National acts-libr.htm Recreational Area, Boston MA

Lexington Battle Green "Bloodshed at The Battle Green"

It is said that it was here that the first blood was drawn during the American Revolution in the 1700s. The Lexington Battle Green is the site of the opening shots of this historic event. The Battle Green, located in the heart of the city, plays host to the re-enactment of the battle held every year. It is a popular attraction among locals and tourists alike. by w:User:Daderot +1 339 223 5623 (Tourist www.tourlexington.us/hist [email protected] Massachusetts Avenue, Information) oric.html#1 Bedford Street, Lexington MA

US Post Office-Salem Main "Salem's Main Post Office"

Located on Margin Street, US Post Office-Salem Main was built in 1932. Inspired by the Colonial Revival style of architecture it also features motifs inspired by the Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles. Designed by architects Hadley Smith and Robert Walker, the beautiful structure was added to the US National Register of Historic Places in 1986. by Fletcher6 +1 978 744 4671 2 Margin Street, Salem MA

The House of the Seven Gables "Hawthorne's Inspiration"

The House of the Seven Gables is a 17th Century Salem mansion which inspired even the famous novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne in her work of the same name. Also named the Turner-Ingersoll mansion, Seven Gables refers to its seven triangular points above the roof line. Built in 1688, this house contains a hidden staircase and is located on Salem Harbor. The by Daderot at en.wikipedia house where Hawthorne was born has been moved to this property and can also be seen.

+1 978 744 0991 www.7gables.org/ [email protected] 115 Derby Street, Salem MA

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