I found this on yelp. I was around the corner and decided to come. It's free so you can't beat…read morefree. It's a very tiny house in the middle of a very crowded neighborhood. It's in front of the cemetery. Overall cute to come look at if you're in the area. I wouldn't completely go out of my way,

The Skinny House in Boston can be found along the Freedom Trail, right across the street from…read moreCopp's Hill Burying Ground. This house is known to be the skinniest and more narrow house in Boston, being at about 10 feet wide (and a little shorter inside). This house is known as a spite house, which basically is a home built by an angry neighbor, ex lover, etc to well... be spiteful. There are few more in Massachusetts and not all of them are skinny (or other spite houses for that matter. My husband really loves visiting spite houses whenever we travel and have been to so many on the east coast). Just as other fellow Yelp members had mentioned, there are 2 different stories regarding this home. One story is that a man came back home after serving during the Civil War and found out that his brother had taken most of the property that was left for the both of them. With the small remaining part of the property, he decided to build a tiny home to block the view and sunlight from his brother (out of spite). Another story is that a neighbor decided to build their home to block off the air and light from the hostile neighbor next door (yep you guessed it, out of spite). Although if you do a little research, there are articles that point out that the first story about the two brothers may not be true. But who knows, either way, both stories could be possible. Unfortunately there are no tours, as this home was recently purchased for ~1.2 million and have actually people living in side, you can check out this article to see a few photos inside and the beautiful backyard (https://www.bostonmagazine.com/property/2017/04/03/inside-boston-skinny-house/). Cool place to visit for a few photos and to see in person and also another thing to see while walking the freedom trail.

miserable city and terrible services. they operate like a corporation out of self-interest, hence…read morethe terrible Customer Service, effectively making it a hurdle to remain in compliance with parking, waste management, property regulations. Welcome to the era of community engagement as a profit center for municipal management, making the lives of its citizens difficult and expensive in order to pad the city budget.

The Chelsea City Hall is a jump back in time it's a gorgeous brick building done in the old Decour…read morewith the marble stairways the dock courtroom wood trim plaques on the walls it's awesome definitely something that makes the city stand out with the clock tower on top of the building directly under the bell tower I hope they preserve it well also I'd like to give a special shout out to Patricia in the clerks office Who went over and above her duties to help me out thanks a lot Patricia I really appreciate it

Driving into Logan airport Boston recently, we got routed through Chelsea. That's when we ran into…read morethis bridge. The Chelsea Street Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge that carries Chelsea Street between East Boston, and Chelsea, over the Chelsea Creek. It opened to traffic on May 12, 2012, after a $125.3M construction project replaced the previous bridge, a single-leaf bascule-type drawbridge. The span is 450 feet with a vertical clearance, when opened, of 175 feet. There are two lanes and a sidewalk in each direction. That is a nice piece of engineering, but the problem is that when the bridge opens, depending on the ship traffic, anyone can be stuck there for 10-20-30 minutes...it's unbelievable that this option to coordinate ship and vehicular traffic can be so inconvenient for some. We got stuck for about 15 minutes and it was torture, since we needed to get to Logan. Maybe the width of the creek is not large enough to have built a tall suspension bridge, but this is something anyone driving through the area needs to be aware of.....

Worst engineering of a bridge design probably in the country. Rush hour and it stays open sometimes…read more40 minute's

The church crypt tour and the bell tower tour are well worth it if you can get tickets. I highly…read morerecommend! This church played an important role in American history with the famous story of Paul revere. Our tour guide gave a really spirited retelling of the story! A few notes for visitors: the steeple tour involves climbing two flights of very steep and rickety stairs. Those with knee or mobility issues should avoid. The crypt tour is not gross out or problematic for squeamish folks but if you don't enjoy the thought of being among skeletons then maybe avoid. The bell tower and church in general is also not really air conditioned so it can get hot in there on a hot day. Overall this was a really fun and educational thing to do on the Fourth of July!

Built in 1723, Old North Church is the oldest church in Boston. It is of historical importance…read morebecause it played a role in Paul Revere's famous midnight ride on April 18, 1775 by illuminating two lanterns in the steeple, alerting the Patriots that the British were coming. (I admit, I knew none of this prior to my visit to Boston, and I love that I learn history when I travel.) The church is along the Freedom Trail, and tours of the church are available, although we didn't go on a tour. However, we did stop at the church to use the washrooms that were available for public use. A major historical landmark and free public washrooms -- this church is extremely important! [Yelp collections: Boston, MA 2025; Pee for free!]

Take in beautiful Boston views from the tallest point in Malden! This is such a great spot and just…read morea short walk up for truly great vistas any time of year. I bet sunrises and sunsets are especially impressive! There's signage by the playground that talks about the history of the site, and it's def worth a read! There's also a loop around the rock which is 1/4 mile if you want to go for a jog, and there's some equipment for kids and adults alike to enjoy including slides, monkey bars, and climbing ropes. Want to support this impressive park? Malden hosts annual park clean-ups! I participated in fall 2020 during which we picked up trash & glass shards (make sure to bring your own gloves) and planted trees. It's a great way to volunteer in the community and beautify a unique space for all to enjoy.

cool overlook park. pretty small but nice place to checkout. walking path is short. nice viewread more

I'd recommend a visit. While Boston was not the site of the trashiest, two flights departed from…read moreBoston before heading to their final destination. A free to visit memorial is erected to share names for all passenger and crew members of each flight. It's on the airport grounds, free to visit, but is OUTSIDE the security gate. Allow time to go back through security if you are visiting on a layover. #neverforget

Four stars only because it's not easy to get to. Fortunately, I was already in the Delta terminal,…read moreso it's across the pedestrian bridge to the Hilton, then down a level, then another pedestrian bridge through the garage, then down a level, and then a short walk. It's not exactly easy, though there are a few signs that give you the gist of it. For those who did not know, two of the planes that crashed on 9/11 took off from Boston. The passengers and crews of American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 departed Logan Airport on what started off as a normal, boring Tuesday morning and ended as anything but normal or boring. The Memorial site is a greenway with a large glass sculpture that lists the names of those people and the time of those takeoffs. It is quiet and peaceful and a fit memorial for those.

Just seeing the tall ships. A once in a lifetime experience. The crew were amazing as were the…read moreships, just beautiful.

Nice area to walk around if you do the Freedom Trail or not! You can skip it and just visit the…read moreCharlestown Navy Yard, by the water, it has a Marina and various ships. I enjoyed visiting the USS Constitution which is free to tour and had a great experience. There's also the USS Constitution Museum close by, another interesting spot to check out for history buffs and not only. You can take the ferry back to downtown Boston and that is a nice to ride, a great way to see cool views of the city. Nice landmarks, cool new sculptures, a more unique part of town!

Walk over here for breakfast and lunch while in the area for work!…read more They have fresh made foods to order! The staff is very nice and food comes out pretty quick. Breakfast 3 eggs and protein or egg white only if you prefer! Omelette style! They have coffee station, drink case, protein bar and nuts. Lunch menu has a spread of pizza, burgers, cheesesteaks, sometimes they'll have chicken tenders, fries and onion rings. They have a salad bar and oatmeal / soup station during certain times. Coffee station and some other snacks like protein bars etc. The building is always clean, ample seating to have a quick bite and staff is always nice.

Great spot for organizations and businesses to have main (or satellite) commercial offices. Free…read moreparking for employees and visitors which is rare in Boston. Cafe on main floor, with stunning views from the 5th floor! Location is optimal for work lunches and dinners. Love the funky lights and cool vibe at night too.

The Constitution is still a ship of the line. So there are sailors (USN) around. It is…read moreinteresting touring the vessel. You can see the cannon deck, crew accommodations, officer accommodations, etc. Plus they have a few people below decks explaining things (like different size of shot). Definitely worth a visit if you have any interest in naval history or sailing ships.

The USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, was launched in 1797 and is the oldest navel…read morevessel still afloat (it is the second oldest navel vessel still in commission, after the HMS Victory). It is currently docked at Charlestown Navy Yard and visitors can walk onto the ship and tour the ship, for free. The USS Constitution is an active-duty ship operated by the US Navy and you have to pass through security, show your ID, and have your bag X-rayed to visit the ship, but the security staff were very chill. Past security is a visitor center with information and displays about the ship and a ten minute video that plays every 15 minutes. There are also washrooms. There is a ramp to get onto the ship but only the top deck is wheelchair accessible, as you must climb a ladder to get down to the bottom level, and tide conditions may make the ramp unsafe for wheelchairs. So unfortunately people with disabilities or mobility issues may not be able to have the full experience. The ship is well maintained and it was very interesting to view and learn some history. Nearby there is the USS Constitution Museum, which is also free/pay what you can, but there is a suggested donation of between $10 to $25. Unfortunately we arrived only an hour before closing so we didn't have time to visit both the ship and museum, but we did take a look in the gift shop. [Yelp collections: Boston, MA 2025; Cheap Thrills; Pee for free!; Beware of stairs!]