places to visit such as Jamaica Plain, home to the Samuel Adams Brewery, and Beacon Hill as its historic center.
Unique History
From the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1629, Boston residents considered that they lived in the center of the world. It grew primarily because it was the closest port to England and had an easily defended harbor. The town was destroyed by fire in 1760 but quickly bounced back. Boston was the home of many of the greats in the fight for independence and was a leading city in the colonies until New York and Philadelphia grew in prominence.
Exploring downtown should be your first step during your Boston timeshare vacation for sightseeing the city. Faneuil Hall one of the oldest marketplaces in the city and the Boston Public Garden, as well as Boston Common, is there. It is also the beginning of the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile walking tour of 16 historic sites that ends at the USS Constitution.
Convenient Touring Options
One of the best adventures in Boston for visitors is the Duck Tour. The specially designed vehicles are safe on land and water and you get 60 minutes touring the city and 20 minutes on the Charles River. It departs from several places around the city including the Museum of Science and the New England Aquarium.
Another way to see the city is the Hop-On, Hop-Off tour. Considered by Forbes Magazine as the best in the world, you can buy a one or two-day ticket and take your tour of the city at your leisure. Hop on the Old Town Trolley any time you want and get off when you want to see a specific place or go to a restaurant. Then get back on when you are ready and continue your ride.
The Minuteman Bikeway is a popular path for cyclists, walkers and in-line skaters. It is an 11-mile path that follows the route of the patriots at the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
Take a Taste
There are many breweries in Boston that you can visit including the Harpoon Brewery Tour and the Sam Adams Brewery Tour with free samples at the end of the tour. Parents and older children may enjoy the Mystery Café, the original Murder Mystery Dinner Theater that sells out every night, so plan in advance.
As mentioned above, Boston is a musical town with the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the free concerts at the New England Conservatory. Boston is a great place to visit in any season and you can have affordable accommodation when you own a Boston timeshare.
