Boston is one of the most exciting places to visit, with a plethora of things to see and do for every kind of traveler. While some parts may be pricey, here is a list of some things to do for free or little cost for those on a budget.
Boston Museum of Science
One of the best hands on museums, for “kids” of all ages. Free on Wednesday afternoons.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Little shops to browse through and all kinds of ethnic foods to eat your way through. Watch the jugglers and performers or go to city hall. The freedom trail starts here - walk the walk of Boston history
The Waterfront
The scenic waterfront watching the boats in the harbor. July fourth fireworks are spectacular. Don't forget the New England Aquarium.
Concerts on the Esplanade
Free for many, overlooking the Charles River
Back Bay and Beacon Hill
Wonderful walk seeing the history of the city including Cheers bar and the John Hancock observatory building, the tallest tower in New England, has wonderful views of the Boston area. There is also info on the history of the city.
The Wharf Near the Children's Museum
See where the Boston Tea Party happened, go to the children's museum, the computer museum and eat some fresh seafood
Lexington and Concord
See where Paul Revere rode - the route he took announcing, “the British are coming”. The commons in Lexington are filled with statues from that era.
The Swan Boat Rides in the Boston Public Garden
Cape Cod
About an hours drive from downtown Boston, is Cape Cod. The many beach towns that comprise the peninsula of the cape are where Bostonians go to escape the hot summers in the city. Provincetown, the farthest town "down the cape" is a small hippie type community. From any of the very white sandy beaches the views are astounding. If you go to Falmouth or Woods Hole you can take the ferry to either Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket Island.
Gloucester and Rockport
An hour north of the city, this is another of the quaint towns the Boston area is known for. It's an old fishing village that is now filled with small shops that sell arts and craft type items. Of course, the restaurants have the freshest fish, right off the boats.
The North End
Also known as Little Italy. Some of the finest Italian restaurants one could find as well as an historical area to explore.
The Boston Garden
Home of the world champion Boston Celtics, other events are held here as well. Get a tour.
Fenway Park
Home of the world champion Boston Red Sox. Take in a game and see the infamous “Green Monster.”.
Harvard Square, Cambridge
Walk through the courtyard of this gorgeous old campus with all the ivy growing on the buildings, then amble around the town and into the shops including the Harvard Co-op, originally just the bookstore for the students, now is a huge department store. Watch the street entertainment.
Bunker Hill Monument on Breed's Hill
Climb to the top and learn the history about the Battle of Bunker Hill.
