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6 historic locations to visit in boston

Unless you slept your way through American History your entire life, I'm sure you have heard about Paul Revere's Midnight Ride.

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6 historic locations to visit in boston

Back in 2014, I had the chance to visit the beautiful city of Boston. Prior to my trip, I had not really given much thought to all of the historical events that took place in the city, but all it took was a little walking around and exploring to pique my interest. I was only there for a week, and I know there are many interesting places in Boston that have a rich history. Here are six of the places I found to be the most interesting.

1. The Boston Harbor

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We all know of the Boston Harbor because of the Boston Tea Party, a major event in the American Revolution. Not only is it a place rich with history, but it is beautiful. There are many things you to do in the area, and it is definitely worth a visit. If you find yourself in Boston you should definitely make some time to take a walk down by the harbor.


2. The Freedom Trail

Freedom Trail marker

Unless you slept your way through American History your entire life, I'm sure you have heard about Paul Revere's Midnight Ride. This famous route throughout Boston is known as the Freedom Trail and you can actually follow it around the city. This was one of my favorite things because I think it's pretty awesome to see the route Revere took to notify the residents that the British were on the way. It's marked by red brick and passes by many other historic locations.


3. The Old State House

Old State House

The Old State House is a great place to see on your visit to Boston. If you follow the Freedom Trail, you will find yourself at this building along the way. This is one of the oldest public buildings in America and it was the site of the infamous Boston Massacre.


4. Old North Church

Old North Church

This is another Boston location tied to Paul Revere and the Freedom Trail. The Old North Church is the place where the lanterns were hung to notify soldiers in Charlestown how the British military was approaching. This is where we get the quote, "One if by land, and two if by sea." The church is open throughout the day so you can take little tours of it and see the booths where church members would sit during services.


5. Granary Burying Ground

Granary Burying Ground

Some of you might be confused as to why I added a cemetery to the list, but it isn't without reason. As you can tell from the picture above, this cemetery is old. Like - very old. It was founded in the 1600s and it is the final resting place of many prominent figures in American history such as John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. As I'm sure you can guess, this location is also one of the sites found along the Freedom Trail.


6. Boston Common

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Last but certainly not least on the list of places to visit in Boston is none other than Boston Common. It is a public park in downtown Boston and it's also the oldest city park in the America. It's a gorgeous place to walk around and even have lunch on the lawn.

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