We were lucky again to have caught the live musket demonstrations -- we watched two of them - once…read morebefore we climbed the inside of the Bunker Hill Monument and once after we climbed down. The park rangers were both ladies dressed as men. Loved the progressiveness of this. Both so knowledgeable and well spoken. Answered questions from large crowds. Fired these tricky historical muskets like professionals, of which they are! I was surprised that the musket balls don't go far. They didn't have to clear the park of people walking. They were unconcerned of the condo windows on the other block shattering. It was a bit of a mental disconnect and so interesting. The climb up the interior of the monument was tiring but relatively short. Tiny windows at those top for a wee view. I had lived here but never done the touristy stuff like this. Great to have done it now!

This was a little underwhelming…read more The information center was adequate, although I got yelled at for taking my water into the museum area Some of the facility seem a bit dated, and I think some upgrading would be called for There is a meat layout of the battle and an audio that goes along with it, but it wasn't always easier to follow The monument itself with something that we couldn't climb due to being absolutely tired from walking there But it was pretty cool to be on top of Breeds Hill

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.

I run everywhere in Somerville and today's course was through the monument. Nice view during the…read morerun. Grass area someone was working out which was nice as well. Good hill training.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! I LOVE CASTLES! This is one of the Secret…read moreHidden Gems of America that most people have never heard about or been to before. The Prospect Hill Monument is a stone structure in the shape of a mini Castle & is located in Somerville, Massachusetts just outside of Boston. This is a residential area with homes. It is also a historic site & provides panoramic views of Boston & surrounding cities. There is also a small park in this neighborhood here with green grass, park benches & a good spot for picnicking & relaxing. It's great place to visit Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall with a changing natural New England landscape. BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PARK OTHERWISE YOU MAY GET A TICKET. Park only at the signs where it says it's OK to Park; it's a residential area. You can also visit here by Mass Transit too. This site is only a few blocks away & up the hill from the bustling heart of Union Square. There are a lot of local businesses & eateries there. The medieval fortress tower was constructed out of stone & steel. It was built in 1903 to commemorate the site's military importance during the Revolutionary & Civil Wars. The Tower stands 4 stories tall. Climb the stairs to the the first outdoor open deck, & you'll see great views of Boston, Somerville, & Cambridge. The inside of the tower & top were open pre-pandemic periodically at various times. Check the website for current info & updates. Be sure to go all around the tower on the ground level. There are plaques with lots of detailed info all around the tower. Also check out all the signs throughout the Park telling you even more info about this spot & how it was instrumental in uniting the colonies. On January 1, 1776, General George Washington himself who would later become the first President of the United States, during the Revolutionary War hoisted the very first national flag of America on this very spot. It was called the Grand Union Flag & predates The Famous Betsy Ross Flag. Our current red & white Stripes with 50 Stars flag is not flown here. Lots of people miss this. Zoom in with your camera & you will see the First Flag of America. The Grand Union Flag is still flown here on top of the tower. It has red & white stripes but with the blue British Union Jack in the corner instead of the Stars. It's Pretty Cool that they still fly our very first national flag here. To make it worth your trip be sure to visit the extremely popular Union Square Donuts which has Great Donuts & is only a few blocks away. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

I'm going to call Inman Square one of the coolest neighborhoods in the country. I've seen a pretty…read moregood amount of the country, and most of it is far, far less cool than Inman Square. Living there makes you feel like you're part of a family. Shopping there makes you feel like you're in the 50s (in the best possible way), and eating there will fill you up with some of the best food you can eat in town. I love you, Inman Square.

Christinas.InmanOasis.Druid.Bukowski.BSideLounge.S&SDeli.Dali.BoutiqueFabulous.A-Wines…read more AbbeyLounge.1369.EVOO.CityGirlCaffe.7/11.KFC.Ryles.ThirstyScholar. CLM Auto.PunjabiDhaba.ThirstyScholar.WineandCheeseCask. My home.

This guy lace is worth the stop. Longest ship under commission. Part of a fleet built under the…read moredirection of President George Washington, she never lost a battle even taking on two British ships at one. Go and look at the rich history in the museum and see why she was nicknamed ole iron sides!

The USS Constitution is docked in the Charlestown Navy Yard and holds the distinction of being the…read moreoldest commissioned warship still afloat in the United States. That fact alone gave our visit a weight that is difficult to replicate at a conventional museum, because what we walked onto was not a replica or a restored display piece but an actual vessel that has been continuously maintained and commissioned by the US Navy since the late 1700s. The ship is staffed by active duty Navy sailors who conduct the tours and answer questions throughout the visit, and that element transformed the experience from a passive walk through into something more engaged. The sailors knew the history thoroughly and presented it without the dry delivery that museum docents can sometimes fall into. The visit had two components. The land based museum came first and held artifacts, historical displays, and an introductory video that provided useful context before we boarded. The ship itself allowed us to explore the upper deck and, when fully staffed, the lower decks as well. Staffing levels can affect access on a given day, so calling ahead or checking current access before our visit was worth doing. Admission is free, which made the stop an easy addition to our Boston itinerary without any planning pressure. For a historic naval experience that feels immediate rather than distant, the USS Constitution is not to be missed.

Before going to Boston we added Good Will Hunting Bench on our itinerary and watched again the…read moremovie released in 1997 starring Robin Williams (amazing performance) and a young Matt Damon (talented). We made it our mission to find the exact bench where they filmed the scene while visiting the Public Garden so we went on a goose chase. It's not easy, but there's lot of info out there so we did find it, bonding with other fellow Angeleno-s who were also visiting and trying to find the bench. We managed to take photos of each other and it was a fun shared experience. We love finding movie locations so we enjoyed tracking another one while in Boston for a landmark film shot in the city!

It's emotional to sit on the Robin williams Matt Damon bench at swan boats Boston such an amazing…read moregifted actor comedian gone too soon and loved so much

A great little piece of history. First ether admin. There is a small wall of information behind…read morethe auditorium. Access via a secret staircase from behind the back row. The theatre is in pristine condition and still used for events. There is also the first Mummy that came to the USA. 2600 years old . He is preserved in a glass case. An ordinary man not a noble. Main reception will give you the route to the theatre.

Very small auditorium that show cases a significant historic event for medicine. Located inside the…read morehospital, just double and call for visiting the area. This place is still used for presentations.

I was at the Stata Center for a conference, and throughout the center, there are cool interactive…read moreprojects made by MIT students that anyone can play with. What struck me though is that the floor layout is confusing. Almost each floor leads you to a different building.

MIT Stata Center is one of the signature buildings in MIT. It's an amazing and interesting…read morearchitecture covered with lots of irregularly shaped mirrors. People love to play with their reflections and take funny photos. The mirrors were assembled in weird angles and curved into different shapes so you can have your imagination to make funky poses.

Every time I think of Boston this is one of the first places that comes to mind. Whenever I visit I…read moremake a point to stop here. This is the place where I had my first Boston cream pie and I will never forget it. Feneuil Hall dates back to the 1700s and was created as a meeting Hall and marketplace, but later became a very important site for public speeches during the American revolution. You can still feel the history here in the spirit and the gorgeous architecture of the space. Every time I visit it feels so vibrant and alive. It's almost always packed with people and has a great energy. You can find amazing food here and I wasn't joking about my first ever Boston cream pie. I was born and raised on the west coast and it's just not something that we eat out there. Ever since my first bite, if Boston cream pie is an option anywhere, that is the choice I am making. It's so simple, but so delicious! Boston has so much to see and do. There is such a rich history here that it can be hard to choose just a few activities during a visit. I've been lucky enough to visit many times and do many things here and I would still put Feneuil Hall at the top of my list. Between the architecture, the history and the atmosphere, its's definitely a must-do and you could honestly probably move through this one quickly, but it's much better if you take your time, grab something to eat and just let yourself enjoy being part of the city for a little while.

National Park Service does a great job with narrated lectures of the hall and informal Q&As from…read morevisitors. In our freedom trail tour, we heard about this, so we decided to come back and check it out. We are glad we did, as it was neat to see the paintings, the history of the hall and the history that has occurred in the hall. We were disappointed the third floor artillery display was not available for viewing, as my son was looking forward to seeing it. Evidently the volunteers were not there that day, but we were sorry we were not able to see it. Otherwise, it was a great experience!

I would say that once you are a member this location must be wonderful. They have kombucha and cold…read morebrew on tap. They have a coffee and tea station and a kitchen area. They have desks to work on, as well as couches. Members can book conference rooms. I have it on good authority that renting office space is very reasonable. They do the upkeep of common areas, which I imagine is a great amenity. The location is excellent- right by a food hall, the Celtics, and the train. One critique I have is that the wi-fi situation is not self explanatory. It may be good for the front desk to offer an orientation for newcomers/visitors. I was not able of setting up the wifi myself, which led to frustration, and ultimately led me to leave to a different location, where I knew I would have reliable , secure, internet access. I do not think this is an issue for members, who I believe have an account, to reliably log in to the wifi.

This WeWork location is on a side street close to North Station. I work remote and decided to check…read moreout this location. The lobby is empty so to get into the building you either need your WeWork card or buzz WeWork on the 5th floor. They take up most of the building. I went to the so-called 'quiet' floor on the 4th floor. It wasn't that quiet. There was music playing in the background and people constantly walking through and talking. There was only one booth away from the rest of the common area on the 4th floor that is actually quiet. The common work areas on the 4th and 5th floors are somewhat small. The location is convenient for getting lunch or coffee with plenty of places nearby to choose from.