Boston has an abundance of places to explore, and being one of the oldest cities in the country, many of those places have historical significance. Here are some of the places that we enjoyed on our trip to Boston with a quick overview of each.

The Massachusetts Fine Arts Museum is a good option for museums that are in Boston. The place exhibits art from the ancient world, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, Europe, as well as Contemporary art. The museum exhibits many famous Impressionist paintings, including ones by Monet, Gaugin, Renoir, and Cezanne. Contemporary artworks in their collection include a large Jackson Pollock painting, as well as works of photography. The museum is the fifth-largest in the United States, so we spent a lot of time there. This is a must-see for visual arts lovers.

Another great museum to go to, especially if you have children, is the Massachusetts Science Museum. They also have plenty of exhibits, ranging from biology in the green wing, to science and engineering in the blue wing. Upstairs, they also have an exhibit about optical illusions, called ‘Seeing is Deceiving’. The museum has shows in the Omni Theatre and the Charles Hayden Planetarium, which are located in the red wing. Each extra show costs $6. The Great Barrier Reef show in the Omni Theatre was about a woman named Jenna Craig, who dedicates her life to protecting the natural wonders in the oceans near her home island off the coast of Australia. The Charles Hayden Planetarium was showing a guided show called ‘Explore the Universe’ where you get to see the known universe without having to spend much time traveling.

If you are looking to spend some time outside, Boston has a place called the Boston Commons. It has sufficient parking, along with food, drinks, and souvenirs for sale throughout the park. The place is quite large. It is the start of the Freedom Trail. The trail passes some famous landmarks, like Paul Revere’s house, King’s Chapel, and cemeteries, including one with a dedication to Joseph Franklin, Benjamin Franklin’s father. At the end of the trail is the USS Constitution, which is the oldest naval vessel that is still floating. George Washington named it after the Constitution of the United States. Once you reach the end of the trail, you have the option of either walking back or buying ferry tickets back to Boston’s Long Wharf. The trail is 2.5 miles long, one way and takes you through much of Boston.

On our last day in Boston, we went to the JFK Presidential Library and Museum. From the entrance, there is a photo gallery. From there, you can watch an introductory film, which talks about his early life, and political life up until his presidential election campaign. The other exhibits focus on his accomplishments, and things that he kept in his office. There is also a special 100 exhibit to celebrate the 100th year since JFK’s birth. They include drafts of his speeches, pictures, scrapbooks, some of his attire, etc.