Great things to do in Boston!

Freedom Trail

Take a 2 mile walking tour of the birthplace of liberty! The Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. Simply follow the red line that you will find throughout the path through the city, or visit the website above for information on guided tours.

USS Constitution Museum

A visit to this free museum and "Old Ironsides" is a must for any Boston visitor. It is conveniently located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, and right near the Constitution Inn. It's easy to pick up the hop on/hop off buses from here, as well as the Water shuttle.

New England Aquarium

Catch the local water shuttle from Charlestown Navy Yard to Long Wharf and find this world class acquarium directly off the dock. A great way to spend a day with family!

City View Trolley Tours

There are several trolley companies in Boston, but this one often offers special pricing on Groupon.com. it also picks up in various locations throughout the city, including right in front of the USS Consitution in the Charlestown Navy Yard. This is a great way to see all of the main historic sites of Boston while having the humorous guide point and explain the significance of the various landmarks.

Water Shuttle Between Charlestown and Boston

The locals know this to be the most enjoyable (and cheapest) way to get to Boston from Charlestown by water. The boats are part of our public transportation system, and run on a regular basis to the ports shown in the website. The boat dock is in the Charlestown Navy Yard, between the Constitution Museum and the Flagship Wharf Condo Buidling (At the end of Terry Ring Street in Boston.)

North End

This quaint Italian neighborhood is a short walk (approximately 1 mile) over the harbor bridge from Charlestown. (Follow the freedom trail line and you’ll run right into it.). With dozens of eateries serving homemade pasta, fresh baked breads, cannoli and cappuccino, the North End is infused with them flavors of rich Italian history. Here you can visit Paul Revere’s house and the old North Church where the famous lantern was hung.

Charlestown

Charlestown is a safe , modern day neighborhood which is where the Battle of Bunker Hill occurred; the turning point of the Revolutionary War. Within walking distance of the hotel, you can visit important landmarks including the USS Constitution (in the Charlestown Navy Yard), the Bunker Hill Monument, and the Warren Tavern, which opened in 1780 and claims to have been a favorite of Paul Revere and George Washington. Follow the freedom trail through the city to visit these landmarks. Stop in Pier 6 restaurant at the end of 8th Street (on the water) for a drink and enjoy the best views of Boston Harbor!

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Faneuil Hall is a marketplace and historic meeting hall located near the waterfront and today's Government Center, in Boston, Massachusetts. Opened in 1743, it was the site of several speeches by Samuel Adams, James Otis, and others encouraging independence from Great Britain. It is now part of Boston National Historical Park and a well-known stop on the Freedom Trail.

Things to do in and around Cohasset!