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Boston - Architectural


Things to Do: Architectural

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 331 attractions in Boston

Most major cities have something like it now, but this was one of the first urban historic shopping districts and its success inspired many imitators. Now it features a similar assortment of shops as...

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Historic site; Mall; Architectural building; Speciality shop; Shop; Flea/street market; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 331 attractions in Boston

This National Historic Landmark, one of America's great buildings, was built in 1877 by architect H.H. Richardson.

Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #50 of 331 attractions in Boston
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #51 of 331 attractions in Boston

The First Church of Christ, Scientist is the mother church and world headquarters of the Christian Science religion.  Located in Boston's Back Bay section between Symphony Hall and the Prudential...

Attraction type: Reservation; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #52 of 331 attractions in Boston

The Prudential Center is a big mall, convention center and a couple of hotels all combined into one.  The mall has upscale shops and restaurants, and an excellent food court.  Highlights of the mall...

Attraction type: Observation deck/tower; Architectural building; Mall
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #60 of 331 attractions in Boston

The signal from the steeple of Boston's oldest church triggered the War for Independence that led to the birth of America. On that fateful night in 1775, the two lanterns in the steeple told Paul Revere that the British were approaching by boat, not on foot.

Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #63 of 331 attractions in Boston
Attraction type: Dance club/disco; Observation deck/tower; Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #66 of 331 attractions in Boston

Built in 1754, this was the first Anglican church in America; it later became the country's first Unitarian house of worship.

Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site; Other; Concert
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #67 of 331 attractions in Boston

Boston's oldest public building was the site of the city's first reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Attraction type: Historic site; History museum; Government building; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #91 of 331 attractions in Boston

This striking I.M. Pei edifice, famous for its beauty and infamous for falling glass panes, is Boston's tallest building. After terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the popular 60th-floor observatory was permanently closed due to security concerns.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Observation deck/tower; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #93 of 331 attractions in Boston
Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #94 of 331 attractions in Boston

Designed in 1798 by renowned architect Charles Bulfinch, the historic building is dominated by a magnificent gold dome.

Attraction type: Government building; Historic site; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #104 of 331 attractions in Boston

Built in 1806, this is the oldest African-American church that still stands in the United States.

Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #116 of 331 attractions in Boston

Paul Revere may have worshipped at this church, which has gone from Congregational to Unitarian to Roman Catholic in its almost 300 years of history.

Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #123 of 331 attractions in Boston

This ornate, seven-story theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to the Boston Ballet.

Attraction type: Theatre; Architectural building; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #125 of 331 attractions in Boston
Attraction type: Bridge
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #139 of 331 attractions in Boston
Attraction type: Convention centre
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #153 of 331 attractions in Boston

Lighthouse located on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor.

Attraction type: Lighthouse
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #169 of 331 attractions in Boston

A stop on the Freedom Trail, this 1809 church is noted for its 200-foot steeple.

Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #205 of 331 attractions in Boston
Attraction type: Convention centre
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