Hancock-Clarke House was constructed as early as 1737 with the purpose of serving as the living quarters for John Hancock, a prominent statesman, merchant, and patriot who served in the American Revolution. This two-story timber wood-frame house features a classic central chimney, two rooms on each level, a central hall, and an attic. This boyhood home of John Hancock is particularly famous owing to its exclusive distinction of being the only surviving residence of the famous American politician and patriot. Guided tours of the property are provided daily on prior booking.
Ubicado en los muelles de South Boston, la cervecería Harpoon es una bendición para los amantes de la cerveza. Muchos viajan distancias considerables para degustar la cerveza artesanal que hacen aquí. Hay que ir a los eventos de degustación de martes a sábado, donde hay una amplia variedad de cervezas y se puede ver todo el proceso de elaboración de la cervecería. Para grupos de 15 o más se requiere hacer reserva. Las familias son bienvenidas, pero quienes quieran probar deben tener 21 años o más y presentar la identificación. La tienda de la cervecería vende de todo, desde camisetas y vasos hasta cerveza. Los que simplemente gustan de tomar una pinta sin presenciar el tour, pueden visitar la cervecería.
A historic 2-1/2 story salt-box house, located in Bedford, the Job Lane House is maintained and run by the Bedford Historic Preservation Commission. Part of Bedford's rich cultural heritage and colonial past, the house was built in 1713 by Job Lane, an early Bedford settler. This wood-frame heritage home features a side-gable roof, stone foundation and clapboard siding. The interiors, furniture and architecture of the house have been aesthetically retained with guides offering tours in colonial dresses to give you the look and feel of the 1700s. There is also a gift shop selling popular memorabilia and souvenirs that pay tribute to the house's colonial heritage.
North Point Park is picturesque park located within the Charles River Reservation. Sprawled across 8.5 acres (3.4 hectares), the park is a splendid recreational oasis. Opened in 2007, the waterfront park features long, shaded paths that enable visitors to walk along the river while taking in the pleasant breeze and serene atmosphere. It is a great place to unwind and relax after a thrilling visit to the Museum of Science, which is located across the street.
Part of the prestigious Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard University (MGMH) features over 3000 minerals, rocks, gemstones, meteorites and other precious stones in its repertoire. The Harvard Mineralogical Museum, as MGMH is popularly known, is dedicated towards the discovery, collection, preservation and development of important rocks, minerals, gemstones, ores and meteorite fragments collected from different parts of the planet. All these precious minerals and rocks are on display at the museum's public gallery, which is open to visitors from 9 am to 5 pm daily, except on public holidays.
Located on 159 Brattle Street, the Hooper-Lee-Nichols House is an iconic Colonial American-era house in Cambridge. Recognized as the second oldest house in Cambridge, the house was built in 1685 by Richard Hooper as a First Period-era farmhouse. Enlisted into the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, this key literary landmark attracts thousands of tourists from all over the US every year. Designed by noted architect, Joseph E. Chandler, the house has been refurbished and remodeled several times since its construction. It currently serves as the headquarters of the Cambridge Historical Society.
Located in Lynn, Massachusetts, the Grand Army of the Republic Hall (also popularly known as the Grand Army Museum) is a famous tourist attraction for travelers coming from all over the US and abroad. This historic hall was built in 1885, as a memorial for the American Civil War Veterans, by the soldiers and workers of the Grand Army of the Republic. Post its induction into the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the hall was converted into the Grand Army of the Republic Museum.
The Yin Yu Tang House in the Peabody Essex Museum is a unique one. The name translates to Hall of Plentiful Shelter and it was initially owned by a wealthy Chinese merchant. The house is architectural marvel with tile roof and walls are built with sandstone and brick. The interiors are furnished with personal effects and furniture of the family that lived here. Many exquisite Asian art pieces are here as well. Guided tours of the house are available.
A historic tavern located on Salem Street in Wilmington, Harnden Tavern (or Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern) is one of the few remaining structures in the US that serve as beautiful examples of late-Georgian architecture. In 1973, the Wilmington Town Council took over the reins and ownership of the property, subsequently converting it into the Wilmington Town Museum. Inducted into the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, this historic property is a popular tourist destination for American and overseas tourists.
A downtown Boston highlight since 1994, accomplished and acclaimed chef and tour guide Michele Topor invites guests to explore the rich history of Boston's North End and Chinatown districts. Involved in food since an early age, Topor started her walking tours as an ambulatory addition to her cooking classes. On the North End tour, guests learn about Mediterranean eating customs before delving into practical food shopping, visiting salumerias, greengrocers, enotecas and a 70-year-old coffee and spice shop that still serves patrons today. The Chinatown tour is a bit different, taking travelers through the Chinatown gate to discover an authentic bakery, barbecue restaurant, herbal pharmacy and boba tea shop before sitting down for a guided dim sum tour with a knowledgeable guide. Several skilled docents and maybe even Ms. Topor herself will guide you through a mobile cooking class, showcasing the sights and smells of Boston's best. Tour sizes are very small (the North End tour has spots for 13 people while the Chinatown tour has spots for ten), so book your reservation today!
Known for showcasing the works of contemporary artists, the Krakow Witkin Gallery is the preferred place for lovers of modern paintings, sculpture and drawings. Tara Donovan, Leslie Wilcox and Sol LeWitt are some of the names that are regularly featured here. The exhibitions here are inspiring and impressive and are well attended by many.
The Moswetuset Hummock is a historic woodland in Massachusetts, credited to being the inspiration behind the commonwealth's name. This 1.5-acre (0.6-hectare) landscape is in the shape of an Indian arrowhead giving the hummock its name. This site is open free of cost to tourists offering a glimpse of this place's historic past. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.