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Tips 1 - 7 of 7 Boston Things to Do
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The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile path connecting 16 historic sites that were significant to the American Revolution, including the Old State House, Copp's Hill burial ground, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, King's Chapel, Old North Church, Bunker Hill, Old Ironsides, and more. . Here's the Old State House which is along the Freedom trail. Today the Old State House is home to the Museum of Boston History. Start your tour here if you like and walk in one direction for the day. Then start back there again the next day and go in the other direction. It's something you can do at your own pace and stop and see what you like along the way.
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Address: State Street
Directions: Right in the middle of Boston!
Website: http://travel.boston.com/places/boston/freedomtrai
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The oldest commissioned warship afloat, "Old Ironsides" is rich in tradition. From fighting Barbary Pirates to winning victories in the War of 1812, the ship has played a large part in America's history. Free tours are led by active-duty sailors dressed in vintage 1812 uniforms. The museum contains interactive visual exhibits on Old Ironsides, as well as video games where you can show off your naval skills. . Hours: Daily, 10 am-4 pm Free admission
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Phone: 617-242-5670
Address: Pier 1, Charlestown Navy Yard
Directions: Near the Bunker Hill Monument
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Stroll around the Island taking in the views of Boston, Logan Airport, Boston Harbor, Islands, Light Houses and Fort Independance. You can even bring a fishing pole and fish off the pier while you watch ships pass.
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Address: Old Harbor Reservation, Day Blvd, South Boston
Directions: Take I-93 Exit 15 east to rotary and onto Day Boulevard, follow the water to Castle Island. MBTA bus service to Marine Park via the #9 from Broadway or the #5 from Andrew Red Line stations.
Website: http://www.state.ma.us/film/feefree/castleisland.h
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Now open to the public during the summer for just a few hours, so keep in mind that they close at 3:30. It's a nice little tour with information on our history. . See my travelogues for more pictures on Castle Island and Fort Independence.
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Address: On Castle Island
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Bridges: Travel the Northbound Lane Over the Bridge!
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What Bridge? The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge . The Zakim Bridge is the widest cable-stayed bridge in the world, and the first in the United States with an asymmetrical, hybrid design. The concept of Swiss bridge engineer Chritian Menn. 1,457 feet long The best view of the bridges The new bridges have been built on the west side of the existing I-93 double-deck crossing, to your right as you enter downtown Boston from the north. You can get a good view of them from the Charles River locks near Lovejoy Wharf, or from the end of the rail platforms at North Station.
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Address: Interstate 93
Directions: The bridge emerges from the underground Central Artery near the Fleet Center at Causeway Street, crossing the river to make connections with both I-93 and Route 1.
Website: http://www.bigdig.com/
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Besides the tunnels under the city for the Subway system, there is ... the Big Dig! The Liberty Tunnel and the Tip O'Neil. Which one is which is yet to be finalized. I'll call this one right now ... the Liberty Tunnel
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Directions: Check out their web site below for maps.
Website: http://www.bigdig.com/thtml/twt.htm
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North End: North End Feasts and Processions
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Boston's North End Schedule of Events June 1, 2003 Madonna Di Anzano Procession June 29, 2003 Society of Saint Jude Thaddeus of Boston Procession July 6, 2003 Maria del Graze Society Procession July 13, 2003 St. Rocco Society Procession July 20, 2003 St. Domenic Society Procession July 25 - 27, 2003 St. Joseph Society Feast Celebration Battery & Hanover Streets August 1 - 3, 2003St. Agrippina di Mineo Society Feast Celebration Battery & Hanover Streets August 8 - 10, 2003 Madonna Della Cava Society Feast Celebration Battery & Hanover Streets August 14 - 17, 2003 Fisherman's Feast of the Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca Society of Boston Fleet & North Streets August 29 - 31 and September 1, 2003 San Antonio Di Padova Da Montefalcione, Inc. Feast Celebration Thatcher & Endicott Streets September 1, 2003 St. Lucy Society Feast Celebration Thatcher & Endicott Streets September 7, 2003 Santa Rosalia Di Palermo Society Procession
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Website: http://www.northendweb.com/
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Great Boston page and nice tips. That web site will come in handy. | Barbie2138 Sat Sep 17, 2005 00:50 UTC
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Rhonda.. Your Boston pages are great.. the pictures really do justice to a beautiful city! well done. | nygaston Sun Dec 12, 2004 23:11 UTC
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