Fort Warren is the kid of prison Confederate soldiers didn’t want to leave. Not convinced? Two soldiers were caught breaking back in after escaping during the Civil War. Fort Warren is located on George’s Island, seven miles from Boston. The U.S. Government picked the strategic spot to the build the Fort to protect Boston Harbor. […]
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Fort Warren is the kid of prison Confederate soldiers didn’t want to leave. Not convinced? Two soldiers were caught breaking back in after escaping during the Civil War. Fort Warren is located on George’s Island, seven miles from Boston. The U.S. Government picked the strategic spot to the build the Fort to protect Boston Harbor.
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When people think of Boston humidity and history come to mind, but not too often does island hopping. Off the coast of Boston there are 34 islands to explore that are just a quick ferry ride away from the harbor. Activities are plentiful and include everything from hiking, camping, fishing and taking ranger guided tours
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Exploring past Hanover Street in Boston’s North End unleashes authenticity. For the true Italian experience, explore markets filled with products, recipes and specialties. To taste wine, olives, olive oil, deli meats, cheeses, and every kind of Italian pastry invented take a tour with Boston Food Tours. It’s not just about tasting food; it’s about connecting
Experience one of the nation’s oldest cities in something as historic as the Old Town Trolley. These excursions don’t just take tourists to their final destination; they fill them in with knacks of knowledge as the wheels wind through the colonial city. Bigger crowds and busses are not included in this company’s business plan. Instead,
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Fenway Park will celebrate it’s 100th birthday this year, and Yankees fans aren’t invited to the party. And If Yankee fans tour the historic ballpark they will be reminded of opening day. The Red Sox beat the New York Yankees (then known then as the New York Highlanders) in 1912. Tours also tally up nostalgic
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Boston Duck Tours make a splash in the city! This is the tour to waddle on for a complete tour of one of the oldest cities in the United States. The condDUCKtors are hired not jut based on their knowledge of Boston but on their originality and personality. Guides have their own character to make
If you have been to Boston, chances are high you have heard of the Freedom Trail, or seen the red bricks along the sidewalks leading the way. Along 2.5 miles 16 historic sights represent 300 years of history. Everything from the Old State House, the North Church and historic burying grounds of heroes and historic
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace combines four great places in one location -Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North Market and South Market, all set around a cobblestone streets where street perfomers entertain anyone passing by. It’s a place to shop, eat, people watch, be entertained and explore.Faneuil Hall was donated to the city of Boston in 1742 from a wealthy merchant, Peter
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