Built in 1807, The Charles Street Meeting House is one of Boston's iconic buildings.   See the Gallery

Discover top things to see and do in this historic Massachusetts city.   See the Gallery

Thirty islands are sprinkled about Boston Harbor. Boaters head to Spectacle Island, which has a new 105-acre park with a beach, restrooms, hiking trails, a cafe and a hill with panoramic views of the…   See the Image

Old John Hancock Tower was built in 1947 and is topped by a weather beacon with red and blue lights that predict the weather. True Bostonians have committed the poem to heart: "Solid blue, clear…   See the Image

Founded in 1630 by English Puritans, Boston is our nation’s oldest city. It was home to fiery revolutionaries such as Samuel Adams, who staged the Boston Tea Party to protest taxation by King George…   See the Image

The Old State House was the center of Boston in the 18th century and is home to some of the most historic events in the leadup to the American Revolution. Samuel Adams, James Otis, John Hancock and…   See the Image

Cambridge was always known for its bohemian lifestyle, Harvard University and the diverse population it attracts. It offers loads of restaurants, shopping and diversions such as jugglers and…   See the Image

Boston Common is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace, a system of connected parks that winds through many of Boston's neighborhoods. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the architect of New York's…   See the Image

Boston's historic Beacon Hill neighborhood is known for its Federal-style rowhouses, gas-lit streets and brick sidewalks. Located near Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden, this is one of the…   See the Image

Boston's iconic Back Bay neighborhood is an upscale residential and commercial area with popular shopping districts such as Newbury Street. Victorian brownstone buildings populate its northern part,…   See the Image