Castle Island
Castle Island is home to Fort Independence used in the War of 1812. (617 268 5744)
Chinatown
A small Chinatown crammed with shops, restaurants and more than 6,000 residents, located between South Station and Boston Common.
Freedom Trail
A 4 km walking tour of 16 historic sites that starts at Boston Common ending at the USS Constitution. Along the way see the old State House, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere's House, and the Old North Church . (617 242 5642).
Long Wharf
This is where the boats and isghtseeing cruises dock, and is the best palace to travel to the islands from. State Street
Harvard Square
A historic square in Cambridge with Harvard University .
