Charlestown MA Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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AUSS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)
  • Charlestown Navy Yard Building 22 Charlestown
    MA, 02129
  • +1 617 426 1812
4.5
18+ reviews, 1 sources
  • The museum, run by a private non-profit, is a gem. It has much, much more than A/C and water, and I'm sad for both museum and Emily M that this is ... more on Yelp
  • Went on the USS Constitution, nicknamed Old Ironside. They have tours every 1/2 hour. You have to line up & go through security like at the ... more on Yelp

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USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)
Charlestown Navy Yard Building 22 Charlestown
MA, 02129

BBunker Hill Monument

  • Monument Avenue
    Charlestown, MA 02129
4.0
12+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Overview This battle, though victorious, proved costly for the British. Of the 2400 British soldiers in Howe's command, the 1054 casualties accounted for nearly forty percent of their ranks. The American casualties were 441, including 30 captured, with most being inflicted during the retreat. -- The battl... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Overview The Bunker Hill Monument, erected to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill, is the first public obelisk erected in the United States. The 221 foot (67 m) granite obelisk was erected between 1827 and 1843 in Charlestown, Massachusetts with granite from Quincy, Massachusetts and conveyed to the sit... more on En.wikipedia.org

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Bunker Hill Monument
Monument Avenue
Charlestown, MA 02129

CFreedom Trail

Freedom Trail
  • 147 Tremont Street
    Boston Common Boston, MA, 0211
  • +1 617 357 8300
5.0
134+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Allright, I'm a geek. Whatever. I liked the Freedom Trail! It's free (hooray), your tour can be guided or self-guided (choices!) and it takes you ... more on Yelp
  • A clear path through the city allows you to see so many many of the beautiful, historical landmarks, as well as some of the newer architecture that has modified the city. We followed the red colored path on our own, but frequently we ran into guides explaining the history and evolution of the ci... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Freedom Trail
147 Tremont Street
Boston Common Boston, MA, 0211

DBoston Common

Boston Common
  • Tremont Street and Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • +1 617 635 4505
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts (1.9 miles from Charlestown)
  • Great place to get lost for half a day. There are some interesting historical sites near by and groomed lawns to relax and enjoy being outdoors. There is a fenced in playground ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. It was filled with litter and homeless people lying under the shade and ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Boston Common
Tremont Street and Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02111

EBoston Harbor Islands National Park

  • Boston
    MA
  • +1 617 223 8666
  • Overview This National Park consists of 34 small islands just off shore in Boston Harbor. The most popular, George’s Island, is home to Fort Warren, a Civil ... more on TripAdvisor
  • When George Bush Sr. came to mock Boston Harbor as America's dirtiest in his campaign against then Massachusetts Govenor Michael Dukakis it was one of the lowest points in the history of Boston's seaport. As a result of national humiliation the Massachusetts Legislature was forced by the Courts t... more on TripAdvisor

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FMuseum of Science

  • 1 Science Park
    Boston, MA 02114-1000
  • 6177232500
4.0
148+ reviews, 3 sources
  • The last time I visited MOS was some years back in my role as Mom. But, my visit several weeks ago was with my sister-in-law, without our sons (who are now in college), and we had a great time! We enjoyed the Misadventures 3-D film presentation; thought our pick of the Planetarium shows was OK ; ... more on TripAdvisor
  • i really liked it because i went when the lord of the rings exhibit was there and i am a major fan of LOTR. more on Yahoo! Travel

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Museum of Science
1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114-1000

GPaul Revere House

Paul Revere House
  • 19 North Square
    Boston, MA 02113
  • 6175231676
3.5
15+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts (0.6 miles from Charlestown)
  • Maybe all you East Coast Yelpers will ridicule me for being a backwoodsy Westerner, but I don't care. I absolutely insist this house ... more on Yelp
  • While visiting Boston my boyfriend and I walked the Freedom Trail which eventually takes you to Paul Revere's House. Since my boyfriend and I love history it was exciting to know that he once lived there. However, there wasn't much of a tour and the house is very small. Not very impressive at tha... more on TripAdvisor

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Paul Revere House
19 North Square
Boston, MA 02113

HNew England Aquarium

New England Aquarium
  • Central Wharf Boston
    MA, 02110
  • 6179735206
4.0
37+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: gift shop more
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts (1.4 miles from Charlestown)
  • I am a lucky girl. I happen to live near a cool city with a major aquarium AND I have a brother who works at a museum. That means, with his reciprocal privleges, I sometimes get to ... more on Epinions.com
  • My own experience here was on a class trip for science. We were pushed for time so I didn't get to see everything, but I will gladly tell you what I did see. Probably one of the first ... more on Epinions.com

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New England Aquarium
Central Wharf Boston
MA, 02110

ILongfellow National Historic Site

Longfellow National Historic Site
  • 105 Brattle Street Cambridge
    MA, 02138
  • +1 617 876 4491
4.0
2+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview Dogs must be on leash and must be cleaned up after on the grounds of this site. They are not allowed ... more on DogFriendly.com
  • Overview Dogs must be on leash and must be cleaned up after on the grounds of this site. They are not allowed ... more on DogFriendly.com

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Longfellow National Historic Site
105 Brattle Street Cambridge
MA, 02138

JCharlestown Navy Yard Baby Pool

  • Terry Ring Way
    Charlestown,MA,02129
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • I'm specifically reviewing the Baby Pool at the Navy Yard (which itself is a cool area). The Baby Pool is a park at the Navy Yard which is very, very cool. ... more on Yelp

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Charlestown Navy Yard Baby Pool
Terry Ring Way
Charlestown,MA,02129