Head to Boston, one of America’s oldest cities, and you could experience some of the most visited historical sites in all of America. The Freedom Trail will take you past 16 of the city’s most important historical sites, and all around the city you will find diverse architecture and quirky museums. Even Boston’s parks are some of the oldest in America. Here we take you through some of the city’s historical highlights. When you are ready to go, contact Brightsun Travel for some of the lowest airfares to Boston around, anytime of the year.
Freedom Trail
Boston’s ‘Freedom Trail’, a 2.5 mile long circuit in downtown Boston, takes you past 16 significant sites in the city, and a range of historic landmarks that showcase Boston’s important role in the American Revolution.
Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall, part of the Boston National Historical Park, attracts over 20 million visitors a year, and is one of the most visited sites in America, and a place where speeches took place during America’s fight from independence from Britain.
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is the place to go in Boston to admire its diverse urban architecture, which includes Gothic-style buildings, Greek revival architecture and beautiful Federal buildings.
Boston Common
You could continue your city tour in the oldest public park in America, the Boston Common, covering 50 acres of ground in the city, and part of the network of green spaces in the city known as the Emerald Necklace.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a quirky museum that houses Ms. Gardner’s private art collection. Here you will find pieces by classic 19th century artists, as well as beautiful gardens to explore.
Copley Square
Copley Square in Back Bay offers a handful of historic buildings to explore in its central plaza, including the Trinity Church, Boston Public Library, plus plenty of murals and sculptures.
Boston Public Library
The Boston Public Library dates back to 1852 and is one of the first public libraries in America. Here you can take a self-guided tour of the beautiful building, passing incredible artworks on your way.
Old State House
Last but not least, Boston’s Old State House is the city’s oldest surviving public building, where the Declaration of Independence was read in 1776 from its central balcony.
Getting there
Brightsun Travel offers a range of cheap tickets to Boston, including direct flights from London with Delta Airlines, offering new premium cabins and world-class entertainment systems.
Freedom Trail
Boston’s ‘Freedom Trail’, a 2.5 mile long circuit in downtown Boston, takes you past 16 significant sites in the city, and a range of historic landmarks that showcase Boston’s important role in the American Revolution.
Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall, part of the Boston National Historical Park, attracts over 20 million visitors a year, and is one of the most visited sites in America, and a place where speeches took place during America’s fight from independence from Britain.
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is the place to go in Boston to admire its diverse urban architecture, which includes Gothic-style buildings, Greek revival architecture and beautiful Federal buildings.
Boston Common
You could continue your city tour in the oldest public park in America, the Boston Common, covering 50 acres of ground in the city, and part of the network of green spaces in the city known as the Emerald Necklace.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a quirky museum that houses Ms. Gardner’s private art collection. Here you will find pieces by classic 19th century artists, as well as beautiful gardens to explore.
Copley Square
Copley Square in Back Bay offers a handful of historic buildings to explore in its central plaza, including the Trinity Church, Boston Public Library, plus plenty of murals and sculptures.
Boston Public Library
The Boston Public Library dates back to 1852 and is one of the first public libraries in America. Here you can take a self-guided tour of the beautiful building, passing incredible artworks on your way.
Old State House
Last but not least, Boston’s Old State House is the city’s oldest surviving public building, where the Declaration of Independence was read in 1776 from its central balcony.
Getting there
Brightsun Travel offers a range of cheap tickets to Boston, including direct flights from London with Delta Airlines, offering new premium cabins and world-class entertainment systems.