Boston Essentials

OVERVIEW

Visit some of the most aesthetically pleasing attractions and outdoor oases in Boston, beginning with the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Besides being a showcase for historic significance and modern commerce, the marketplace is an architectural work of art that includes the original Georgian-style building from 1742 and a series of vibrant, adjoining marketplaces revitalized centuries later. A walk through The Public Garden – America’s very first botanical garden – will provide a glimpse into Victorian life in Boston as it evokes a style of gardening and statuary that was popular during that time. Similarly, a stroll along Acorn Street will be reminiscent of colonial Boston when artisans and trades people occupied the row houses there. A Beacon Hill neighborhood landmark, it is one of the city’s most photographed streets. A visit to Boston Common, America’s oldest public park, will further immerse you in the city’s rich history.

HIGHLIGHTS

• View two historic gems: Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Boston Common.
• Stroll through The Public Garden, a leafy oasis that is America’s first botanical garden.
• Walk along Acorn Street, a gorgeous area in the Beacon Hill neighborhood.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.