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 War Landmark that housed Confederate prisoners.

Franklin Park Zoo is fun for both adults and children. For adults, there is a large variety of animals, from the Serengeti Crossing (ostrich, Grant's zebras, Nubian ibex, and white-bearded...

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

Designed by Charles Bulfinch, this historic building hosted such events as America's first town meeting and John F. Kennedy's last campaign speech.

Relive the Kennedy era in this dynamic combination museum and library, where your visit starts with a short film and then leaves you on your own to explore a series of fascinating exhibits, including the Kennedy-Nixon debate, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the space program, 1960s campaign paraphernalia and displays about Jacqueline and other Kennedy family members. The striking, I.M. Pei-designed building overlooks the water and the Boston skyline.

Popular nightclub featuring live performances and dancing.

The six glass towers of this striking memorial serve to represent the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, six main Nazi death camps and the candles on a menorah.

Boston bar with the feel of television's "Cheers."

This museum features cutting-edge contemporary painting, sculpture, architecture, film and photography.

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

Established in 1800 as one of the country's original naval maintenance centers, the Navy Yard is now the home of the USS Constitution.

See the best of Boston on this very popular fully narrated city tour. Tour at your own pace with "hop on/hop off" privileges at any 18 designated stops.

The country's oldest antiquarian bookstore, the Brattle has over 200,000 used and out-of-print books, magazines and more.

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

Built in 1852, the fort served as a prison for captured Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.

This 220-foot granite tower commemorates the Patriots' undaunted bravery in defeat at the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill.

The Boston Public Library was the first large municipally-funded public library in America.  It has a central location right in the heart of Copley Square, facing the Trinity Church, easily accessible

The Boston Athenaeum 10 1/2 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 617-227-0270 www.bostonathenae... Free guided tours are given every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00 by reservation only (617-720-7600...

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

Built in 1729, this Puritan church was the site of the impassioned Samuel Adams speech that led to the Boston Tea Party.

Part of Olmsted's famous Emerald Necklace, America's oldest public arboretum has 265 beautiful acres of trees, shrubs and vines.

The largest of the Boston Harbor Islands is a great spot for hiking and exploring.

Anchored by the modern John Hancock building and the stately Trinity Church, this area is known for its upscale restaurants and stores.

Christopher Columbus Waterfront park was renovated and reopened in 2003. Located on the harbor near the Aquarium and the North End neighborhood it is easily accessible by the MBTA (Blue Line: Aquarium

The Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, was actually fought on nearby Breed's Hill.

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.

In preparation for the Battle of Bunker Hill, British soldiers used Copp's Hill gravestones for target practice.