Boston
History is inescapable in Boston, and youth groups that visit the New England metropolis can have their fill of early Americana.
For a historical overview of the city, many groups start with the Freedom Trail. A walking tour on the Freedom Trail takes visitors on a 2.5-mile jaunt through downtown, the North End and Charlestown. Along the way, they’ll see spots such as the site of the Boston Massacre, as well as the Old North Church, where, in 1775, two lanterns were hung in the steeple to warn Paul Revere of impending British troop movement.
Also on the Freedom Trail is The USS Constitution, the historic naval vessel known as Old Ironsides. Launched in 1797, the Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat in the world; it is now moored in the Charlestown Navy Yard. The nearby USS Constitution Museum displays more than 3,000 artifacts associated with the ship.
Boston also offers a number of modern attractions that young travelers will love. Situated on the 50th floor of the Prudential Tower downtown, the Skywalk Observatory offers a 360-degree view of Boston and nearby areas. Groups can also see the harbor where the famous Boston Tea Party took place on board historical cruises, whale-watching cruises and luxury party yachts.
