And, if you still have room, a final stop to sample one of the best cannolo that you and your family will have ever tasted.ĩ. Next, enjoy several local artisanal caramels and chocolates. This three and a half hour outing will take you through North End, Boston’s Italian district, stopping at various venues to sample amazing balsamic vinegars, olive oil, pancetta and delicious cheeses, before sitting down to a lunch consisting of ample portions of three different pasta dishes, then continuing on to a pizzeria serving huge slices of wood fired pizza. How does a culinary walking tour for all the family that includes plenty of mouth watering goodies sound? Yummy Walks Source: Sasha Fenix / shutterstock Boston’s North End The tours are also wheelchair accessible. There will be a small amount of walking involved. The tours focus on the city’s popular brew/pub scene with the chance to learn all about the mechanics and history of brewing beer, as well as visiting four different Boston breweries.Įnjoy learning all about the making of beer, talk with some brewery owners, participate in either a lunch or dinner (dependent on which tour you have chosen) and the opportunity to sample between 15 to 20 award-winning pilsners, stouts and other beers. These fun tours offer both a day and evening option, and consist of a super time for the visiting adults of the family. Boston Brewery Tours Source: Brett Welcher / shutterstock Samuel Adams Brewery A small but interesting historical church which the whole family will enjoy visiting.ħ. Within the church is also a bust of George Washington. Founded in 1722, Old North Church is also the city’s most visited historical site being the location from which the phrase “One if by land, and two if by sea” signal is thought to have been sent, which relates to Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride of Appreceding the American Revolution battles of Lexington and Concord. This is Boston’s oldest surviving church. Old North Church Source: Keith J Finks / shutterstock Old North Church
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The museum is full of fascinating artifacts, photos and videos which also include interesting items such as a number of his spouse Jackie’s dresses. The beautiful building was constructed to overlook the President’s beloved Boston, offering a wonderful view of the city skyline as well as an outdoor walkway along the Dorchester Bay. Kennedy, this museum and library depicts the famous man’s leadership and legacy, while at the same time illustrating the nature of a President’s office. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Libraryĭedicated to the tragically brief life of John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library Source: Marcio Jose Bastos Silva / shutterstock John F. There are regular special exhibits too and certainly something for the whole family to enjoy. The museum’s collection is spectacular, and includes a wonderful array of French Impressionist paintings as well as a magnificent Classical collection, where you can enjoy taking in the plentiful amount of frescos and sculptures from the Villa of the Contrado Bottaro in Pompeii.
The museum is huge, so make sure the family have on their comfortable walking shoes. Museum of Fine Arts Source: Jay Yuan / shutterstock Boston Museum of Fine Artsīoston’s Museum of Fine Arts is one of North America’s largest, and home to more than 450,000 works of art.
Let’s explore some of the best things to do and see in Boston. One of the best ways to get a real feel for this interesting city is to explore it by foot, and I have suggested a few walking tours within this guide. It is famed for the key role it played in the American Revolution as well as being home to many prestigious universities and technical colleges such as Harvard Medical and Business Schools, MIT, Boston University, Berklee College of Music, Tuffs University and University of Massachusetts Amherst to name just a few. Boston, founded in 1630, is Massachusetts’ capital and also its largest city and, as of 2020, has approximately 684,000 residents.
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