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A Verdict itinerary

Boston for history buffs

The places where context changes what you see, and where taking a little longer pays off.

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31 places worth your time

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  1. Freedom Trail01Downtown / Government Center · experienceFreedom TrailFreedom Trail rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  2. Museum of Fine Arts02Fenway-Kenmore · attractionMuseum of Fine ArtsMuseum of Fine Arts rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  3. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum03Fenway-Kenmore · attractionIsabella Stewart Gardner MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  4. Boston Symphony at Symphony Hall04Back Bay / Symphony · experienceBoston Symphony at Symphony HallBoston Symphony at Symphony Hall rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  5. Harvard Art Museums05Harvard Square, Cambridge · attractionHarvard Art MuseumsHarvard Art Museums rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  6. USS Constitution06Charlestown · attractionUSS ConstitutionUSS Constitution rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  7. Harvard University & Cambridge07Harvard Square, Cambridge · destinationHarvard University & CambridgeHarvard University & Cambridge rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  8. Lexington & Concord Day-Trip08Lexington & Concord (day-trip) · destinationLexington & Concord Day-TripLexington & Concord Day-Trip rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  9. Fenway Park Tour09Fenway-Kenmore · experienceFenway Park TourFenway Park Tour rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  10. Bunker Hill Monument10Charlestown · attractionBunker Hill MonumentBunker Hill Monument rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  11. JFK Presidential Library & Museum11Dorchester / Columbia Point · attractionJFK Presidential Library & MuseumJFK Presidential Library & Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  12. Old North Church12North End · attractionOld North ChurchOld North Church rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  13. Trinity Church & Copley Square13Back Bay / Copley Square · attractionTrinity Church & Copley SquareTrinity Church & Copley Square rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  14. Red Sox Game at Fenway14Fenway-Kenmore · experienceRed Sox Game at FenwayRed Sox Game at Fenway rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  15. North End15North End · neighborhoodNorth EndNorth End rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  16. Paul Revere House16North End · attractionPaul Revere HousePaul Revere House rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  17. Old State House17Downtown / Financial District · attractionOld State HouseOld State House rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  18. Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)18Seaport District · attractionInstitute of Contemporary Art (ICA)Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  19. Boston Public Library (Central)19Back Bay / Copley Square · attractionBoston Public Library (Central)Boston Public Library (Central) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  20. MIT20Kendall Square, Cambridge · destinationMITMIT rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  21. Salem Day-Trip21Salem (day-trip) · destinationSalem Day-TripSalem Day-Trip rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  22. North End Food Tour22North End · experienceNorth End Food TourNorth End Food Tour rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  23. Union Oyster House23Boston · restaurantUnion Oyster HouseUnion Oyster House rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  24. Omni Parker House24Boston · hotelOmni Parker HouseOmni Parker House rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  25. Beacon Hill / Acorn Street25Beacon Hill · neighborhoodBeacon Hill / Acorn StreetBeacon Hill / Acorn Street offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  26. Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market26Downtown / Government Center · attractionFaneuil Hall & Quincy MarketFaneuil Hall & Quincy Market offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  27. Boston Common27Downtown / Beacon Hill edge · attractionBoston CommonBoston Common offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  28. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum28Fort Point / Seaport edge · attractionBoston Tea Party Ships & MuseumBoston Tea Party Ships & Museum offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  29. Mapparium (Mary Baker Eddy Library)29Back Bay / Christian Science Plaza · attractionMapparium (Mary Baker Eddy Library)Mapparium (Mary Baker Eddy Library) offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  30. Oleana30Boston · restaurantOleanaOleana offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  31. The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel31Boston · hotelThe Liberty, a Luxury Collection HotelThe Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict