Places to visit in Boston

Boston – The Public Garden
Established in 1837, the Public Garden lies adjacent to Boston Common, in the heart of Boston and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the United States.
At whatever time of year you decide to visit, you will be inspired by the trees and plants within the park and sculptures which can be found throughout the gardens.  The Swan boats are a popular attraction throughout the summer months – originally invented in 1877 by Robert Paget, while in the cold of winter, the pond becomes an ice-rink!
There are many tours operating in the area. Take in the views on the Boston Old Town Trolley Tour.  Just under 2 hours in duration, this tour offers you the chance to see 18 well-known landmarks such as the Beacon Hill, the New England Aquarium, Boston Common and the Back Bay. Or maybe the South End walking tour which shows you the incredible architecture of the buildings, giving you a real feeling of how this district developed with the influence of a variety of cultures.  You can also walk the famous Freedom Trail, which takes approximately 3-hours to complete; passing 17 of Boston’s Revolutionary landmarks.  And when you are done with walking, why not visit Downtown Boston which offers a huge variety of shops, eateries and nightlife in a friendly, vibrant atmosphere.
Fenway Park – Boston
Fenway Park has been the home of major league baseball since 1912 and most famously, home to the Boston Red Sox.  Tours operate around the grounds where you have the chance to look behind the scenes and learn more about this all-American sport.
Castle Island – South Boston
Castle Island is located close to Logan Airport, a beautiful 22 acre green space with a view of the harbour and castle, free admission and ample car parking.  Easy, relaxing walks including the jetty walk which takes you along to both the Dorchester and Pleasure bays.
Back in 1932, Castle Island was joined to the mainland by road.  In 1959 a dyke was made from Castle Island to the Sugar Bowl thus creating Pleasure Bay. Pleasure Bay is an artificial pond which is enclosed by a crescent-shaped path and makes an interesting walk.  You can cross over two bridges at Pleasure Bay and walk along to the Sugar Bowl which is a small park at the furthest point of the harbour and one of the most visited spots on the Boston waterfront. 
Fort Independence – South Boston
Fort Independence has been a site of fortification since 1634.
Paul Revere was originally a silversmith by trade and became a patriot in the American Revolution.  The poem “the Midnight ride of Paul Revere” was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1863 and tells of how Paul Reveres raised the alarm that the British were attacking. After the departure of the British Army, the castle was renamed. Castle Island was taken over by Paul Revere and converted to a prison 5 years later.
Pierre Maisonnat dit Baptiste is probably the most famous person to be imprisoned there between 1702-06.  The Fort, (originally called Castle William by the English) acted as a base for the British military during the siege of Boston.
Castle Island came under the ownership of the federal government in 1798 and a year later, President John Adams began the construction of Fort Independence.  The Castle Island Association conducts weekend tours for the public.
Old North Church – North End
Old North Church features in the famous poem about Paul Revere and his successful mission to raise the alert of the imminent British attack back in 1775 which marked the start of the Revolutionary War.  The poem tells how lanterns were hung from the Church in Boston’s North End as part of the signalling to warn the townsfolk.