![]() ![]() Swan Boat rides across landscaped 24 acre lagoon are always a hit with kids. This green venue features 48 acres filled with events, music performances, picnics and outdoor activities. RAPID TRANSIT: State Street MBTA Station next doorĭESCRIPTION: Established in 1634, it remains America’s oldest public park. Managed by the Boston Historical Society, it has also featured African Americans involved with the American Revolution.ĭAYS & HOURS: daily 9a-5p with longer hours in summerĪDDRESS: 206 Washington Street, Boston, MA MAP The golden dome is sheathed in copper from the foundry of Paul Revere. It features a mixture of Georgian and Federal design with Corinthian columns on the portico. The site oscillates between sales struggles and great popularity, even though it sits between Faneuil Hall Marketplace and New England Aquarium.ĪDDRESS: 200 State Street, Boston, MA MAPĭESCRIPTION: Charles Bulfinch’s structure is arguably one of the greatest works of classical architecture in America and one of the earliest seats of government in America. PARKING: 75 State Street Garage has $3 off with store validation during weekdaysĭESCRIPTION: A modest retail complex that offfers two levels shops and dining venues. Today, this national historic landmark is Boston’s leading attraction for 14 million visitors per year.ĭAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-9p, Sun Noon-6p Quincy Market Food Colonnade has extended hoursĪDDRESS: 4 South Market Building, Boston, MA MAP With public investment and a visionary developer, Faneuil Hall Marketplace was fully restored in 1978 with more than 70 upscale brand names to unique local treasures and restaurants like Cheers (not the original), McCormick & Schmick’s, Dick’s Last Resort, and Ned Devines & Parris. It remained popular as a public market until late 1950’s when freeways and suburban malls took over the buildings fell into such disrepair and empty tenancy the site was set for demolition until a group of citizens fought to preserve it in the 1970s. Colonists first protested the Sugar Act against the British in 1764 and established the doctrine of “No Taxation Without Representation.” Samuel Adams rallied the Boston citizens to first seek independence from Great Britain here, George Washington celebrated the nation here on its first birthday and over the years many famous civic activists spoke in its great hall, giving it the nickname, “The Cradle of Liberty.” Faneuil Hall was expanded in 1826 to include the Greek Revival-style Quincy Market. ![]() In 1742, Boston’s wealthiest merchant, Peter Faneuil, built 530-foot long Faneuil Hall as a home to merchants, fishermen, and meat and produce sellers. DESCRIPTION: Also known to locals as Quincy Market, this low slung trio of buildings is a shining example of urban redevelopment, but not without challenges. ![]()
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