Top Five Free Things to Do in Boston

This article gives a list of five major things that should not be missed out on a trip to Boston among the many other things available at Boston for entertainment.

Boston is a very small city. But in spite of that, there never will be a shortage of new things to be done for entertainment while in Boston, the reason behind which is its rich and colorful heritage. The few among many things that Boston can boast about are its role in the American revolution, The first Public Library, The Country's Oldest National Park, The First Public School, The First Subway system,etc. Boston.

Like any other city is undergoing changes. However, the government is fighting hard to maintain its glorious history in the present so as to allow people to have a glimpse of what Boston once was. The Freedom Trail, a place where Longfellow, Hancock, Hawthorne and the Like are present as statues, brings them to life as living heroes by glorifying them.

Boston is a city that is small and has streets that are helpful for pedestrians and due to the small size of the city, people can learn a lot about it in a very small visit. However, to lear about the various cultures and ethnicities of the city, a long stay is required. To make the best out of a trip to Boston, five things that are a must are listed below:

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1. The Freedom Trail, a walkway which is 2.5 miles long across sixteen historic sites, is a must visit. One can walk freely on their own along the path and even guided tours along The Trail is available for a reasonable price. Some of the historic sites in the Freedom Trail are Park Street Church, The State House, King's Chapel, Granary Burying Ground, etc. The official site can be visited for further information.

http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/index.html

2. Next is The New England Holocaust Memorial stands as a reminder of 6 million jews that were murdered during the second world war. There are six glass towers, each 54 feet high, suspended over six concrete pits which contain smoldering coals, illuminating a concentration camp's name each. These towers also consist of narrative texts which provide the gory facts of the war horrors that took place there.

3. Boston's Public Garden, known for the swan boats since 1877, is a sight to behold and the entry is free of cost and is also the oldest among the Public Gardens in the US. It is maintained prim and prom and a walk in the park is bound to lift the spirits of the people in it. Also, the boat ride on swan boats is charged at a small price.

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4. Arnold Arboretum, a peaceful surrounding housing more than 4000 types of trees around a Jamaica Pond is a peaceful place which should not be missed.

http://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/

5. The MFA is a must visit too. It has a high entrance fee but the Museum offers free entry to visitors only after 4 pm on Wednesdays. It boasts of an extensive collection of works of art from various civilizations. The other Museums in Boston are worth a visit too and they too have discounted entrance fee at various times in a week.

http://www.mfa.org/