Free Things to do in Boston

01/03/2023

Take a Free Tour of Harvard

The illustriousness and history of Harvard is on full display as you walk through campus. At the core of the university is Harvard Yard where some of the college’s oldest buildings stand before you. The spectacular architecture from the Widener Library to the Memorial Church will capture your hearts.

The highlight of any Harvard tour is the statue of Mr. Harvard himself. However, this is where you’ll discover the Three Lies of Harvard. The first being that John didn’t found Harvard, instead he was a major benefactor to what was then called, New College.

Number two, Harvard wasn’t found in 1638 but two years prior. The best lie, however, is that the statute isn’t even of John but instead of former US District Attorney and Harvard grad, Sherman Hoar.

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Museum of Fine Arts

Discover history and culture of a different kind at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. As the largest museum of its kind in Massachusetts, visitors can expect a vast range of historic art and artifacts spanning several centuries.

The Museum of Fine Art offers a global spectrum. You can travel around the world without leaving this beautiful space. Visitors can’t pass up the Claude Monet gallery which is the highlight of the museum’s European Wing. Likewise, the MFA’s exceptional Korean art collection and ancient Egyptian artifacts are sure to stop you in your tracks.

For budget travelers, Massachusetts residents can visit the Museum of Fine Arts for free on specific Mondays during the year

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26/02/2023

Massachusetts State House

Set in beautiful Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts State House is as much a celebration as a place of government. Once John Hancock’s cow pasture, the State House replaced the “Old State House” in 1798. This was a direct reaction to winning the Revolutionary War.

Designed by Charles Bulfinch, with inspiration from Sam Adams and Paul Revere, the building is a grandiose celebration of the city’s prominent role. From different parts of Boston, including Cambridge, you can spot the lavish golden dome, shining under the sunlight atop Beacon Hill.

Visitors can explore the intricacy of the architecture and its history on a free tour.

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24/02/2023

North End

Have an appetite for food and history? Those two go together like wine and cheese in Boston’s North End. The North End was one of Boston’s original neighborhoods and has long been a hotbed for immigration.

It’s here Paul Revere, whose historic home is the oldest living residence in Boston, lived with any one of his 16 children. He bucked the trend, staying in the North End as the city’s elite moved blocks away to Beacon Hill.

The movement ushered in a new era, beginning the city’s storied Irish connection and eventually a wave of Italian denizens. In the last 120 years, the North End has become Little Italy, home to mouthwatering cuisine, the famous Mike’s Pastry, and the best coffee in town.

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Boston Public Library

In the eye-catching Copley Square, the Boston Public Library goes beyond being a literary refuge. The building itself is a star attraction, offering memorable Renaissance Revival architecture, towering archways, and large glistening windows.

The facade draws you in. But it’s the duo of stone lions that stand tall at the main entrance that will stick in your memory. From there, wander inside the library’s sprawling lobby. Beyond is Bates Hall home to a 50-foot barrel-arched ceiling spanning into the distance.

Daily free tours take you by these highlights while exploring the many murals including the stunning Triumph of Religion that reside in the library.