Boston would be a best choice for those, who are planning a vacation and want to explore one of the beautiful modern cities in the world. Boston is a New England's largest and most important city. There are lots of tourist attractions to see and give the promise to be something for everyone. You can choose Boston's historical monuments and exhibition or modern market or animal life or many other attractions. And o completely fulfil your travel, here are some tourist destinations in Boston that you can visit.
- Faneuil Hall - This old, historic marketplace was a gathering place for many politicians and colonists back in the day. Now, you can visit the marketplace and stroll around the surrounding stores. You will find many local street performers in and around the area. You will also find great food, fun and souvenirs here.
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - This museum boasts the art collection of Ms. Gardner. She was one of Boston's well to do residents in the 1800s and was friendly with John Singer Sargent, the painter. You will find some of his work as well as that of famous European artists there. The Italian architecture of both the courtyard and museum are beautiful.
- Duck Tour - This tour takes you around the city in a land and water vehicle. You will learn interesting facts about the city as your guide drives you around town. Then, you see Boston from an entirely different perspective as your vehicle floats into the Charles River.
- Freedom Trail - Take a step back in time and learn about the people and places that made Boston famous in the American Revolution. You can take a self-guided tour with a Freedom Trail map or you can find many different, knowledgeable guides who will take you on a guided tour.
- Whale Watching - There a few companies that offer whale watches (one is through the aquarium). Most all companies guarantee that you will see whales or they will give you a free ticket to come back for another try.
I have given you a run down on few of the places, but Boston has a lot of places to visit and many more things to see. There are plenty of things for tourists to do and enjoy in Boston. Boston has something for everyone and indeed a unique place to visit for its variety in culture aided by time has presented it with opportunities for growth and development.