10 Cities on a Shoestring
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#5 of 10: Boston, Massachusetts
Beautiful Beantown is great for strolling, with historic landmarks galore that you can take in for free all over the city. Many of these lie along the mostly-free Freedom Trail, from the graveyard where Paul Revere is buried to that famously gorgeous park, Boston Common. But put on your walking shoes and hit a few more bargain attractions you may not know about:
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Free.The building itself, built in 1742, and significantly expanded marketplace together form one of the most heavily touristed attractions in the United States. A wander into and around it is free, though you may be tempted to indulge in a bowl of clam chowder or pick up a souvenir Red Sox cap at one of its many stalls and eateries.
- The Longfellow House
$3 for adults, free for kids 15 and under.Hop over the bridge to nearby Cambridge, Mass., and step back in time with a visit to the former home of 19th-century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Be aware, the house is closed for the winter months but the gardens and grounds remain open year-round. The house opens its doors again in the spring.
- Boston Children's Museum
$1 every Friday from 5-9 p.m. on Target $1 Friday Nights program.This is one of the nation's most popular children's museums and offers intriguing exhibits for kids of all ages. Admission is always just $1 for those under a year old, but get the whole family in for just a buck per person on Target-sponsored $1 Friday evenings.
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