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IWalked Boston's Top10 Sites (Self-guided tour)
Freedom Trail is one of IWalked Boston's Top10 Sites (Self-guided tour).

1. Freedom Trail

8.8
The Freedom Trail (btwn Tremont St & Essex St), Boston, MA
Hiking Trail · Downtown Boston · 78 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: 2.5 mile path that connects 17 historical sites related to American Revolution. Product of Boston columnist Bill Schofield who came up with idea in 1951. Red path added 1958. More tips in blog. <LINK> Read more.

Quincy Market is one of IWalked Boston's Top10 Sites (Self-guided tour).

2. Quincy Market

8.7
1 Faneuil Hall Sq (btwn Clinton & Chatham), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Boston · 326 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: More visitors per year than Disneyworld (18 million plus). Contains >140 restaurants, shops, pubs. Market building designed similar to London's Covent Garden w/22' Doric columns. More info in our blog Read more.

Beacon Hill is one of IWalked Boston's Top10 Sites (Self-guided tour).

3. Beacon Hill

Boston, MA
Neighborhood · 16 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Area known for preservation of 19th century w/gas lit lamps & window boxes. In 1634 a warning beacon was located atop a hill by MA State House which gave area its name. Full history in blog. <LINK> Read more.

Boston Duck Tour is one of IWalked Boston's Top10 Sites (Self-guided tour).

4. Boston Duck Tour

8.4
53 Huntington Ave (Prudential Center), Boston, MA
Tour Provider · Prudential - St. Botolph · 72 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Tours on these WWII style amphibious landing vehicles are popular with kids (probably because they get to drive in the water!). Great overview of city by "conductors," each with their own personality.

Cheers is one of IWalked Boston's Top10 Sites (Self-guided tour).

5. Cheers

8.2
84 Beacon St, Boston, MA
Bar · Beacon Hill · 140 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Originally known as Bull & Finch Pub in honor of Boston architect Charles Bulfinch. TV show almost based in Kansas City or Barstow, CA. Cliff actually auditioned to play Norm! More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.

Fenway Park is one of IWalked Boston's Top10 Sites (Self-guided tour).

6. Fenway Park

9.2
4 Jersey St (btwn Lansdowne St & Van Ness St), Boston, MA
Baseball Stadium · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 740 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Home of the beloved Red Sox since 1921. Capacity is less than 40,000 so tickets are hard to come by. Tickets are available game day near Kenmore Station. Pregame festivities on Lansdowne Street.

North End is one of IWalked Boston's Top10 Sites (Self-guided tour).

7. North End

Boston, MA
Neighborhood · 44 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Area was originally an island separated from Boston via Mill Stream until 17th century. Strong immigrant ties to Irish and Jewish but is best known as "Little Italy" today. Full history in blog.<LINK> Read more.

Boston Public Garden is one of IWalked Boston's Top10 Sites (Self-guided tour).

8. Boston Public Garden

9.6
9 Arlington St (btwn Beacon & Boylston St), Boston, MA
Garden · 199 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: 1st public garden in US. Created in 1837 when former Supreme Court Justice Horace Grant donated his camillia collection. Designed by George Meacham who won $100 for efforts. More info via blog. <LINK> Read more.

New England Aquarium is one of IWalked Boston's Top10 Sites (Self-guided tour).

9. New England Aquarium

8.7
1 Central Wharf (at Old Atlantic Ave), Boston, MA
Aquarium · Waterfront · 255 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: 1.3MM visitors per year can't be wrong. Learn about New England #Aquarium via our IWalked blog. Read more.

Trinity Church is one of IWalked Boston's Top10 Sites (Self-guided tour).

10. Trinity Church

206 Clarendon St, Boston, MA
Church · Back Bay East · 21 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Only church to make AIA's Most Significant Buildings in US. Designed by HH Richardson in 1877. Main tower weighs 9 million pounds! Wedding list is said to be years long. More info via blog Read more.