Beacon Hill is a fascinating, early 19th century neighborhood with narrow streets. The row houses are nearly all in brick in Federal, Victorian and Georgian styles.

The Boston Common and the adjacent Public Garden form Boston's central park, lie withing the very heart of the city. Adding a beautiful center piece to this historic place.

The Freedom Trail is a 4 km (2.5 mile) long path through downtown Boston that passes 16 of the city's historic landmarks. It starts at the visitor information center in Boston Common where you can pick up a map and brochures. Many of the sights along the red-painted line are free of charge.

The centerpiece of the campus of Harvard University, Harvard Yard contains some of the most historic buildings in Cambridge.

The Massachusetts State House was built between 1795 and 1797 on Beacon Hill and overlooks the Boston Common. The site, a pasture owned by John Hancock was lowered 50 ft for the construction of the State House.

Established in 1969, the New England Aquarium is considered one of the finest in the northeastern United States. The goal of the aquarium’s founders was to create “an underwater experience for the visitor and to serve as a cultural institution that would reconnect Boston to its waterfront.”

The oldest house in downtown Boston was occupied by one of Boston's most famous patriots, Paul Revere. The wooden house in early colonial style was built in 1680 by a wealthy merchant, Robert Howard.

Though not an official stop on Boston’s Freedom Trail, the city’s pretty Public Garden is located close to the trail and is a Boston Public Garden logical stop for those who want to do a little relaxing or spend some time strolling through the colorful flowers.

In March 1872, the Trinity Church parish in Boston invited several architects to submit designs for their new church. They wanted to move from the old Trinity Church on Summer street to the Copley Square in Back Bay, a brand new but popular district.