Follow the Freedom Trail through Boston’s historic heart, making brief stops at some fof its highlights:

• Boston Common — America’s oldest public park
• Massachusetts State House — Boston’s landmark “Golden Dome” and seat of Massachusetts government; view the historic building from outside
• Faneuil Hall— Historic meeting hall known as the “Cradle of Liberty,” where colonists gathered to debate independence

Browse the food stalls and shops of Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall for snacks before continuing toward the waterfront.

Explore the underwater world at the New England Aquarium, home to giant sea turtles, penguins, sea lions, and a spectacular ocean tank.

Break for a classic Boston lunch of clam chowder and/or a lobster roll, then step into the city’s revolutionary past at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, where interactive exhibits bring the famous 1773 protest to life.

Explore the underwater world at the New England Aquarium, home to giant sea turtles, penguins, sea lions, and a spectacular ocean tank.

Break for a classic Boston lunch of clam chowder and/or a lobster roll. Then head to the Boston Children’s Museum, packed with hands-on exhibits designed for active exploration and play.

Continue along the Freedom Trail into the North End, stopping at the Old North Church, which is famous for the lantern signal about how British troops were approaching, and the Paul Revere House, which is the home where Revolutionary patriot Paul Revere lived when he made his famous midnight ride.

Optional add-on: Take a sunset walk along the Boston Harborwalk for waterfront views and fresh air before dinner. Finish with dinner in the North End, Boston’s historic Italian neighborhood, and save room for a cannoli from one of its legendary pastry shops. • Old North Church — by sea. • Paul Revere House — The modest 17th-century home where Revolutionary patriot Paul Revere lived when he made his famous midnight ride.Optional add-on: Walk along the Boston Harborwalk as the waterfront takes on the softer light of late afternoon and evening. The route provides views across the harbor while connecting Boston's historic core with its modern waterfront.

End the day with dinner in the North End, Boston's historic Italian neighborhood, followed by a cannoli from one of its renowned pastry shops.

Board the USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat, and explore the USS Constitution Museum to learn about the ship, its crews, and America’s early naval history.

Return across the river and take a swan boat ride in Boston Public Garden, a beloved local tradition.

Continue to Beacon Hill, one of Boston's most picturesque historic neighborhoods, where brick sidewalks, Federal and Victorian houses, gas lamps, and narrow lanes create a distinctly historic atmosphere.

Explore Acorn Street, one of the neighborhood's most photogenic streets, then visit the Museum of African American History, whose collection of historic homes, churches, and community landmarks tells the story of Boston's nineteenth-century African American community and its role in the struggle for freedom and equality.

Walk along the Charles River Esplanade, a scenic waterfront park with views toward Cambridge and the Boston skyline.

Have dinner in Beacon Hill, where historic surroundings and neighborhood restaurants make for a quintessential Boston evening.

Optional add-on: Take a ghost tour for a spooky introduction to Boston’s darker history.

Explore the hands-on exhibits and larger-than-life demonstrations at the Museum of Science, Boston, a large, interactive museum covering science, technology, engineering, and the natural world.

Then take a Boston Duck Tour from the Museum of Science departure point, combining sightseeing with a splash of fun as an amphibious vehicle travels through the city streets and into the Charles River.

Head to Copley Square, one of Boston's most impressive architectural ensembles. Stop in at Trinity Church Boston, an architectural landmark facing Copley Square, before visit the Boston Public Library - Central Library, with its grand nineteenth-century architecture and richly decorated interiors.

Optional add-on: Step inside the Mapparium, an immersive three-story globe that offers a distinctive perspective on the world.

Continue to View Boston for sweeping panoramic views across the city, harbor, and surrounding skyline.

End your Boston adventure in baseball country with a photo op at Fenway Park, the historic home of the Boston Red Sox.

Optional add-on: If the schedule aligns, take in a Red Sox game for the quintessential Boston sports experience.