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Boston's Freedom Trail
USS Constitution
Boston Esplanade
Commonwealth Museum
Edgar Allan Poe Square
Massachusetts Historical Society
Massachusetts State House
Boston Public Library
The Bunker Hill Monument
The Boston HarborWalk
Emerald Necklace
Forest Hills Cemetery
Black Heritage Trail
Boston University's Coit Observatory
Blue Hills Reservation
Boston Common and Public Gardens
Boston Harborfest
Irish Heritage Trail
Sam Adams Brewery
St. Anthony’s Feast
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Street Performers Festival
The Hatch Shell
The Rose Kennedy Rose Garden
- Boston is filled with New England charm, a diverse culture, beautiful parks, and historic legacy.
- This list of free things to do in Boston includes a wide variety of what the city has to offer.
- Some attractions are free only on certain days – please check before you go.
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