By Nicholas Katers
Boston features many attractions for visitors.
, Massachusetts, is home to well-traveled destinations such as Fenway Park, the Freedom Trail and Faneuil Hall. These attractions are crowded year-round with tourists trying to catch a glimpse of Boston's past without delving too deep into the city. Travelers should find attractions in and around Boston overlooked by casual tourists.
USS Constitution Museum
The USS Constitution Museum is open throughout the year to showcase the heroic battleship from the War of 1812. Families can learn how crews aboard the USS Constitution survived long days at sea by looking at the exhibition, "A Sailor's Life in 1812." The "Old Ironsides in War and Peace" exhibition discusses the two-century history of the USS Constitution. The Samuel Eliot Morrison Memorial Library features 2,000 maritime and naval history books available to history buffs and researchers.
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution have played in Major League Soccer (MLS) since its inaugural season in 1996. The team plays games from March through October in Gillette Stadium, a 22,006-seat stadium also used by the NFL's New England Patriots that opened in 2002. The franchise sells Family Four Packs at discounted prices to attract people of all ages to the MLS. The team's pregame parties feature live music, food and activities to get fans excited for Revolution soccer.
Tuckerman Hall
Tuckerman Hall is home to the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra as well as community events in nearby Worcester. The concert hall was designed by Josephine Wright Chapman and built in 1902 with funds raised by the Worcester Women's Club. Fans of chamber music, jazz bands and choirs can find concerts year round at the 550-seat Tuckerman Hall. The hall hosts a variety of events such as charity auctions, business conferences and weddings thanks to a massive renovation in 1999.
Boston by Foot
Boston by Foot takes visitors past Boston's historic homes, shops and landmarks. The company's Beacon Hill Tour is a 90-minute tour focused on the beautiful homes in Beacon Hill as visitors walk from the State House to Louisburg Square. Book lovers can explore where literary giants such as Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry James lived and worked with the Literary Landmarks tour. Boston by Foot delves into the macabre with The Darkside of Boston tour on Columbus Day weekend.
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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