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John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library , Boston

4.7

John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library documents the life, career, and story of one of America's most well-known leaders through a col

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Plimoth Patuxet Museums , Plymouth

4.2

Interact with an authentic environment and historical interpreters of Pilgrims at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, a living museum based and located

Tours from $8

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USS Constitution Museum , Boston

4.5

Step back in time almost 200 years to experience maritime history at USS Constitution Museum. Housed in a restored shipyard building at the f

Tours from $5

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

4.6

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Water is no barrier for a duck, why should it be for you? A Boston Duck Tour is a wonderful way to get a great look at Boston on land and water. See all the major landmarks and hear the history of the city as you tour Boston in a renovated World War II amphibious vehicle.

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum , Boston

4.5

A multisensory experience, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum presents one of the most important events in American history. Aboard restored shi

Tours from $8

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Mystic Seaport Museum , Mystic

4.5

The largest maritime museum in the world, Mystic Seaport Museum is home to a collection of historical ships and boats. Along with seacraft, a

Tours from $27

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FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

4.6

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

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4.4

Duration: 2 hours

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4.4

Duration: 2 hours

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4.7

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FROM $68 BOOK WITH VIATOR Boston City View Bicycle Tour by Urban AdvenTours Boston City View Bicycle Tour by Urban AdvenTours

4.9

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $25 BOOK WITH VIATOR Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

4.2

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Plimoth Patuxet, Mayflower II or Plimoth Grist Mill Combo Admission Ticket Plimoth Patuxet, Mayflower II or Plimoth Grist Mill Combo Admission Ticket

4.4

Duration: 4 to 5 hours

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FROM $27 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure

4.5

Duration: 2 to 6 hours

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Where to stay in Boston

To stay close to where most of Boston's tourist action is, book a room at one of the many hotels located downtown, near the center of the city and state governments, businesses, and shopping. For a more affordable option, consider a budget-friendly boutique hotel or small bed and breakfast in one of the city's diverse residential neighborhoods. If you plan to stay longer and need a real home away from home, explore Boston's short-term rental options, which include private villas, waterfront lofts, and luxury apartments scattered across the city's historical districts.

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