5 free things to do in historic Boston – Post

AP Photo/Greater Boston Convention Visitors Bureau, Faneuil Hall Marketplace

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This undated image provided by the Greater Boston Convention Visitors Bureau shows Faneuil Hall in Boston, which was used as a meetinghouse during the American Revolution. Today the building is a retail center with clothing shops, entertainment and food. It’s also a landmark on the Freedom Trail, a pathway that takes visitors on a tour of Boston’s past. The trail is among the city’s free things to see and do.

AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File

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This April 2011 file photo shows a woman walks a dog through Boston Common in Boston. With a view of the beautiful golden-topped State House, Boston Common is America’s oldest public park. Located in the center of the city at the start of the Freedom Trail, the park remains a vibrant part of city life.

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5 free things to do in historic Boston

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BOSTON — The city of Boston is known for its “wicked” rich history, to use a term the locals love, going back to the Boston Tea Party and roots of the American Revolution. But pride is not limited to the past: The city is also home to the World Series champion Red Sox team.

Historic landmarks are scattered across the downtown from 17th century churches and meetinghouses to some of the nation’s oldest schools. And taking in the sites won’t cost you a penny. Just remember that the cramped vintage streets are better tackled on foot than by car.

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