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Massachusetts State House
This was one of North America's grandest buildings when it was completed in 1797.    Read More...

Freedom Trail
A 4km/2.5mi long trail connects 16 of Boston's most historic places.    Read More...

Boston Common
The nation's oldest public city park and the adjacent public garden form central Boston's green lung.    Read More...

Old State House
Built in 1713 as the Massachusetts Bay Colony's government office, it is one of Boston's most historic buildings.    Read More...

Trinity Church
This church in Romanesque style on Copley Square is H.H. Richardson's masterpiece.    Read More...

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Back Bay
This fashionable district with plenty of beautiful brickstone houses was saved from demolition in the 60s and 70s.    Read More...

Back Bay Fens
At the turn of the 20th century, the swampy area known as the Fens was turned into a parkland by the renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead.    Read More...

Beacon Hill
A charming district with narrow, hilly streets lined by gracious brick buildings.    Read More...

Christian Science Mother Church
This domed church is part of a complex of buildings from the First Church of Christ, Scientist.    Read More...

Copley Square
Back Bay's prime square is surrounded by several architectural landmarks.    Read More...

Faneuil Hall
This historic building in Georgian style is the center of a popular area with foodstalls, shops and street entertainment.    Read More...

Harvard Yard
Surrounded by historic buildings, Harvard Yard is the center of the illustrious Harvard University.    Read More...

John Hancock Tower
The tall monolith skyscraper with reflective glass contrasts starkly with the historic buildings on Copley Square.    Read More...

Louisburg Square
A charming square in historic Beacon Hill, surrounded by 19th century brick rowhouses.    Read More...

New England Aquarium
The aquarium, opened in 1969, features a giant ocean tank.    Read More...

Old South Meeting House
This former church played an important role in the creation of the United States of America.    Read More...

Paul Revere House
Downtown Boston's oldest building was home to one of the city's most famous patriots.    Read More...

Prudential Center
The centerpiece of this high-rise complex is the 750ft (229m) tall Prudential tower. It features an observation deck on the 50th floor.    Read More...

Public Garden
This centrally located park is best known for its lake with the famous Swan boats.    Read More...

Rowes Wharf
This modern waterfront development is known as the 'Gateway to Boston'.    Read More...

Quincy Market
Built as an extension to Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market - with more than 100 stores and restaurants - is now one of Boston's most visited tourist attractions.    Read More...

South End
The largest Victorian brickhouse district in the United States.    Read More...



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