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Inexpensive sightseeing in Boston/surrounding areas?
Visiting from the Grand Rapids, MI board ;-)
I'll be accompanying two Ugandans to Boston this weekend and it is their first time to the U.S. looking for inexpensive recommendations for things to do. We have most of the day Friday and all day Saturday. Any suggestions for historical sites or other things to do that don't cost a whole lot? (we're on a nonprofit budget). I do have a rental car.
Re: Inexpensive sightseeing in Boston/surrounding areas?
I love just walking around Boston. That's what I do with most of my out of town guests, regardless of budget. I've never done the Freedom Trail, but if you are looking for historical stuff that is probably a good bet. http://www.cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail/
I also enjoy walking along the Charles River, either on the Boston side or Cambridge side (or both, crossing at the Longfellow and Mass Ave bridges).
It's supposed to be in the low 60s Friday and Saturday so bring a sweater and a light jacket.
Boston is very walkable, so if there aren't mobility issues, you can absolutely walk to a majority of the sights. There's also the Old Town Trolley or Duck Tours, which will give you a guided tour and a chance to at least see everything. (I'm pretty sure the trolley lets you get on and off, but don't quote me.)
If you're looking for historic sites, definitely follow the Freedom Trail - it'll take you to the Old State House, Paul Revere's House, and through Faneuil Hall. You can also hop on the T and head to Harvard Square. (Though whatever you do, don't touch the toe of the John Harvard Statue. Trust me!) Grab a slice of pizza and some gelato in the North End, and talk a walk along Newbury street to do some window shopping. The Boston Common and Public Garden are both great to spend some time people-watching, and I really like sitting by the fountain at the Christian Science Center near Copley.
Since you'll have a car, you could also check out Concord and Lexington. Be sure to stop at Walden Pond - it's really lovely this time of year.
Ditto all the stuff mentioned above. There's so many historical things to see in Boston and they are either free or almost free! I would definitely recommend the freedom trail as a guide. It's great because it'll bring you to historical sites, and you don't really need to know where you're going-- just follow the red lines around Boston
We just did the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown a few weekends ago-- which is one of the points of the freedom trail. It was a lot of fun! I would recommend doing that seperate to a big walking day if you wanted to walk up the monument-- 296 steps
The view is really nice, not as nice as the Pru or the Hancock, but it's free!
The Newbury Gardens & Boston Commons is really nice and in a great area. There's also plenty of restaurants and shops nearby too. You could also experience Fanuiel Hall-- there are always tons of street performers, especially on the weekends.