If you remember my article about spending a day in Manhattan as we were in New Jersey for a wedding. after spending a day in Manhattan, having a wonderful time and the wedding we headed to visit Boston, my husband’s birthplace. I heard so much about Boston that I was really impatient to see it with my eyes.
Boston is a fantastic city that should be on everyone’s list of places to visit in the United States because it has so much to offer.
Boston is one of America’s oldest and most historically significant cities.
Boston, with its rich history, outstanding sports leagues, and vibrant American culture, is a must see today. Every turn in the city reveals a different facet of the city’s personality.
To be honest, Boston has become one of my favorite cities, and I am already looking forward to my second visit: this time, we will visit during the summer, when the locals say that the city is completely different in the summer, with colorful trees and an active outdoor life similar to that of Europe.
Though some say it’s not a good idea to visit during bad weather on your first trip, I didn’t mind walking in the cold rainy Boston at all. If it was that lovely during the gloomy season, I can only image how lovely it will be in summer.
Places to visit in Boston
We were staying at a relative’s house and had to take an uber to the main city because it was a little out of the town.
Our first visit was Harvard Square in Cambridge city, and all I need to say is that this city grew on me: it looked like I was in Europe, and I even dare to say that it reminded me of my homeland Yerevan.
After wandering around the Harvard University we took a Red Line subway from Harvard Square and headed to Downtown as known as Financial District.
Things to see in Boston
Here are my suggestions for the finest things to include on your Boston calendar to help you get the most out of your vacation.
- Harvard Square | Harvard University
Coffeehouses, small bookshops, theaters, and record shops throng the streets. Harvard University, the neighborhood’s focal point, was founded in 1636 and is America’s oldest school of higher study.
- Boston Financial District | Downtown
We got out the subway station and I was totally paralyzed by the beauty and vibrant colors of the city. It was a love at first glance.
Downtown Boston is home to many of the city’s oldest and most iconic neighborhoods. Various Freedom Trail landmarks, Marketplace, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and a bustling mix of ancient restaurants and Irish bars can be found here.
The streets are surrounded with a diverse range of buildings, from newly completed skyscrapers to charming two-story buildings from the late 18th century.
We rode the subway from Boston Downtown Crossing station to go view more gorgeous sights after walking around the Financial District for approximately an hour or two.
- Back Bay | Newbury Street
Back Bay is among my favorite tiny districts in Boston, and has the nicest things to do while you’re there. Visit the lovely and small stores and booths on Newbury St while you’re in the neighborhood.
Newbury Street is the destination to go if you enjoy shopping. This boulevard is surrounded with 19th-century brick buildings that house boutiques, stores, and eateries currently.
Things to do around Back Bay neighborhood in Boston
- Trinity Church
The historically magnificent Trinity Church is located in Boston’s Back Bay in Copley Square. Prior to getting covered in with land, the Back Bay area was submerged. The church is supported by nearly 4,000 wooden piles that were buried beneath sand and mud to ensure the church’s stability.
The church has become one of the top ten buildings in the country, according to the American Association of Architects.
Due to its historical and architectural appearance, the Boston Public Library is one of the most stunning places in the city. The artworks were strewn throughout the ceiling and walls, giving the impression that we were in a European museum.
The Boston Public Library, which opened in 1848, was one of the first public libraries in the United States. It was the U.s’ first significant free public library, as well as the first to offer books, operate a branch library, and feature a children’s section.
- Charles River
The Charles River is a river in eastern Massachusetts, United States. It is the state’s longest river, running for much more than 80 miles from Hopkinton to its port on Boston Harbor.
Canoes and kayaks are popular on the river, while bikers, walkers, and rollerbladers frequent the pathways.
- Boston Common
Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States, played a significant part in Massachusetts’ preservation, landscape architecture, military and political history, and recreation.
- Fenway | Fenway Park
Fenway/Kenmore is noted for its high learning influence, which includes Boston Latin School, America’s first public school, and other colleges and universities. Nearly a dozen of Greater Boston’s Top universities and colleges are located here, giving the area a clearly active vibe.
- North End Boston
The atmosphere of North End’s rich Italian history pervades the neighborhood.
The “Little Italy” in Boston is the North End. Spend some time strolling around the small cobblestone alleyways and exploring historic landmarks such as Old North Church and Paul Revere House. It goes without saying that you should eat while you’re there, with a Pizza Tour as one of the most common activities in the area.
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
A visit to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the historic landmark where the American Revolution began, should be a must. The structure and surrounding promenade have food sellers, locally created gourmet delicacies, bars, restaurants, and gift shops, making it a significant stop along the Freedom Trail.
Boston, Massachusetts, has a lot to offer in its 50 sq miles, including international museums, popular sports arenas, major heritage landmarks, and beautifully landscaped parks.
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