Location: Charlestown
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The 8 Best Sights & Landmarks in Charlestown, Massachusetts (MA)
Walk the Freedom Trail the first time you visit Boston and you'll quickly get a sense of this coastal city's revolutionary spirit and history. But make sure you also explore some of Boston's fine museums (try the Isabella Stewart Gardner, featuring masterpieces displayed in their collector's mansion) and old neighborhoods (like the North End, Boston's Little Italy). You can't claim to have experienced real Boston culture, though, until you've watched a Red Sox game from the bleachers.
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1. Charlestown Navy Yard
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4.5 based on 283 reviews
Established in 1800 as one of the country's original naval maintenance centers, the Navy Yard is now the home of the USS Constitution.
Reviewed By Exnorther - Delray Beach, United States
Our family visited the Boston Navy Yard on Saturday and had a great time. We started at the visitors center where we spent time in the small museum and gift shop. We then got to go aboard and tour the USS Constitution. Wow, was that a thrill. As a former Navy man, I was really interested in it’s history and very impressed by its condition. It was especially fun to interact with the active duty Navy personnel who dress in period clothing and answer all questions. After touring the ship, we visited the Constitution museum, which was another great time. Beautifully laid out to give you a real sense of the time and its people. To finish up, we had lunch at Decca (great food). We spent over three hours at the Navy Yard but you can certainly spend more time looking at all there is to see.
2. Bunker Hill Monument
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4.5 based on 1,860 reviews
This 220-foot granite tower commemorates the Patriots' undaunted bravery in defeat at the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill.
Reviewed By suitlaw
I recommend starting at the beginning of the Freedom Trail and working your way here. While Bunker Hill is great by itself, it gives one a better understanding and appreciation of all the parts that led to this battle on Breed's Hill (yes, I said Breed's). Stop by the museum across the street first to explore and get tickets to climb the stairs up the middle of the monument. It's free but usually requires tickets. The monument is great from the outside and inside. Inside at the top gives you a great perspective of the surrounding area. Even today you can see how prominent the Old North Church is and why it was used as a beacon in 1775. By the way, if you're not keen on climbing stairs or heights, the trip is still worth it.
3. USS Constitution
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4.5 based on 2,241 reviews
Reviewed By c0verdale - Riverview, Canada
A well preserved piece of history. Our tour guide was excellent and very informative as he took us through the ship, including the story of how the the USS Constitution became known as Old Ironsides Was a highlight of my visit to Boston.
4. Massachusetts Korean War Memorial
5. USS Cassin Young
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4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By zsoltc260
Those who love armoured new gen. cruisers and warships, should visit the retired USS Crassin Young in Boston harbor along USS Constitution, with friendly and prof.helpful vet.crew aboard.
6. Round Corner House
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
House built in 1814 by ship's carpenters to resemble a ship's hull.
