10/28/2026
🍂 Day 4: Boston, Massachusetts! 🇺🇸
My first time visiting this historic city, and I was excited to see as much as possible in just one day! We decided the best way to explore was aboard the Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley.
📍 Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market
Our first stop was this lively historic marketplace! Faneuil Hall, dating back to 1742, was an important meeting place during the American Revolution and is known as “The Cradle of Liberty.” Today, the area is filled with food vendors, shops, restaurants, and street performers.
⚓ USS Constitution
We stopped at the Boston Naval Shipyard to see Old Ironsides! Unfortunately, the ship was closed to visitors that day, but we could still admire her from the outside. Launched in 1797, she's the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat and earned her nickname during the War of 1812 when British cannonballs reportedly bounced off her hull!
🌳 Boston Common & Back Bay
We enjoyed a ride through Back Bay, admiring its beautiful architecture, and passed Boston Common, established in 1634 as America's oldest public park.
🍻 Cheers!
We made a quick stop at the famous Cheers bar, but sadly, we were too pressed for time to go inside for a pint. Guess we'll have to come back! 😂
🍵 Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Our final stop was quite the experience! We learned about the 1773 protest that helped spark the American Revolution, explored replica ships, and even got to throw tea into the harbor ourselves! 🙋♀️ Definitely a memorable way to experience history!
❤️ One day wasn't nearly enough to explore everything Boston has to offer. I'd love to return and spend more time discovering this incredible city!
🚢 Next stop: Portland, Maine! 🍁