Boston is a beautiful mingling of the old and the new. Many call it the birthplace of a nation, and all of these reasons put it high on the list of great destinations for school tours.
It was a journalist who came up with the idea of connecting Boston’s many historical landmarks by a red brick walkway. The bricks and the attractions connected by it are known as The Freedom Trail, and it’s one of the best reasons to take your students to this beautiful city. The Freedom Trail includes the locations for many pivotal events in The American Revolution. The bricks take you to the site of the Boston Massacre and to Old North Church where the lanterns were hung for Paul Revere’s message that the British had traveled by sea.
The Old South Meeting House is on the Freedom Trail as it represents many nights of debate and discussion leading up to the colonists’ revolution against the British Empire. Other historical sites include Trinity Church and the USS Constitution. This ship is the oldest US floating ship still in commission. Students may recognize it by the nickname, Old Ironsides.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace begins to show the mingling of old and new. Faneuil Hall dates back centuries in Boston and hosted many historical events. That history shapes the atmosphere, but so does modern Boston culture. Visitors will see jugglers and musicians in the pedestrian area between the several various markets here. This is truly the place to taste and see what Boston is all about.
Of course, Boston has several influential neighborhoods. Boston’s Back Bay and Copley Square is also a must-see location for school groups. Again, history abounds and modern architecture towers over the Prudential Center. The Prudential Skywalk Observatory is the only observation deck in Boston, and students will definitely want to experience this amazing city from above. Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden represent more common areas in Boston, popular for both tourists and residents alike. DUCK tours are a popular way to tour this amazing city and its many attractions.
An educational itinerary to Boston will definitely include the Boston Museum of Science with its five-story IMAX, interactive activities, and amazing exhibits. The Museum of Fine Arts is a beautiful building with impressive art galleries, and the Boston Public Library is a thrilling stop as well. Other educational attractions include the Harvard Museum of Natural History and the Mapparium in which students can walk inside an interactive globe that features how ideas have changed the world.
This and many more activities create the perfect itinerary for Boston school tours. Contact us for more.
