Even if you're just passing through the city, be sure to take a stroll along the famous Freedom Trail. This 5km route includes 16 iconic landmarks and will help you learn more about the history of the fight for American independence. It's easy to navigate - the path is marked with a red line along the sidewalk and signs with explanatory inscriptions.
The Charleston area is called an open-air shipbuilding museum. Here you can see the world's oldest battle sailing ship, the USS Constitution, which is a museum but afloat. It has taken part in several armed conflicts since it was launched in 1797.
The Cambridge district is considered the scientific center of Boston. Here is located the oldest university in the United States - Harvard University, as well as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. You may also be interested in visiting the Museum of Natural History with a rich collection dedicated to the nature of North America.
You can see Boston from above by climbing up to the Skywalk Observatory, which is located on the 52nd floor of the Prudential Tower.
Families with children are recommended to visit the New England Aquarium, the zoo, as well as the Boston Common park with interesting sculptures (entrance to it is free).