My husband and I joined a one-day bus trip to Boston, Massachusetts. Our bus left Albany, NY at 7 am and arrived at 10 am in Boston. We only have 9 hours to explore the city, so we planned to visit Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall and the must-see places nearby.
Quincy Market/ Faneuil Hall
Our first stop was Quincy Market located in downtown Boston. The building was the central market of the city since August 1826. It’s a nice place to shop and enjoy a selection of worldwide cuisine.
We walked outside the market and took photos of Faneuil Hall – also known as “The Cradle of Liberty.” It was built in 1742 and has served as a meeting hall for more than 270 years.
The statue of Samuel Adams stands behind the building. He was one of the patriots who organized the American Revolution and signed the Declaration of Independence.
The Old State House Museum/ Boston Massacre Site
We walked towards the Old State House Museum and Boston Massacre site. I saw these signs which relatively explained the history of this place.
The Boston Massacre
On March 5, 1770, in the street before you, nine British soldiers were confronted by an angry mob.
The soldiers did fire without orders and killed five of his Majesty’s good subjects….. How fatal are the effects of posting a standing army among a free people! -Samuel Adams
WITHIN THESE WALLS John Adams, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and other patriots debated the future of American self-government and set in motion the American Revolution.
Our time was limited, so we skipped the daily tours. However, I made sure to take a picture of the balcony – this is where the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on July 18, 1776.
New England Holocaust Memorial
The six glass towers represent the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust. Each tower has an inscribed statement from some of the survivors.
Let me share with you one of the quotes that moved me to tears…
When my parents were sent off to the camp, I gave my good shoes to my father because I thought he’d need them if he did physical labor. When I saw my mother for the last time, I hugged her and said I hoped she didn’t have to work too hard. I never dreamed they’d be dead within such a short time of their departure. – Jack Polack
Boston Harbor/New England Aquarium
It’s my hubby’s first time in Boston, so I wanted to show him one of my favorites – The Boston Harbor. Despite the rain, we enjoyed the relaxing view of the harbor.
The New England Aquarium is located right on the waterfront. I’ve been there before, and I knew it would take several hours to check out the various exhibits. We had a few hours left, so we decided to explore the aquarium on our next trip.
Trolley Tour
We took the City View Trolly Tour to learn more about Boston. If you’re not planning to hop on/hop off on each stop, the tour only takes 1 hour. The rain was pouring, so we stayed inside the trolly and listened to the tour guide as he showed us the different parts of the city.
Boston is a huge city and 9 hours is not enough. I mean you have to eat, drink, rest, and take some fun photos too.
We are definitely going back to Boston!
If you’re planning to visit Boston, please check out the What & Where section for more info (tickets, cruises, sites. etc.) below.
Thank you so much for reading and have a great day!
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wouw.. I really like the Quincy Market – soo many food there. I feel hungry just looking at the photos. The harbour looks very interesting to explore too. Glad you enjoyed the day exploration. Have a fantastic weekend:)
We spent most of our time eating in Quincy Market 😊 We will go back next time to try the Harbor Cruises. Despite the rain, we did enjoy our trip. Thanks for stopping by – have a great weekend!
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I’m new to blogging and it’s nice to know you like the way I structured my blog. Thanks so much for your feedback.
You welcome.😁
Looks like Boston is steeped in history and seems a really interesting city to visit. We’ll have to put it on our list!
Yes, it is rich in history. If you do visit, it would be a great idea to start at the Quincy Market. There are several kiosks there if you want to get tickets for the sightseeing tours.
Really good – I can’t wait to go
Glad you like it 😊 There’s so much to do there – you’ll have fun!
Looks like a very beautiful and interesting place to visit!
It is a beautiful and clean city. And yes, a lot of interesting places to visit 😊
I’d love to visit Boston. The weather looks like that of northern Europe lol
Lol 😊 Guess what I’ve also read that Boston is one of the most European cities not in Europe. Please do visit – it’s worth the trip!
Definitely on my bucket list 🙂
Nice, Boston looks like a great place to visit! Love the pictures! Blessings!
Thanks so much Warren. More blessings to you and your family too. Hope you’ll have a great weekend 😊
Same to you!
This post of yours makes me miss Boston, Fritzie. Thanks for bringing back wonderful memories. 🙂
It’s such a lovely city. What’s your favorite place there? Any suggestions for our next trip? I can’t wait to go back!
I visited it a while back with a friend. I remember walking the streets of Copley Place because my friend loved to shop and we had a few drinks by the Boston Harbor at night. We also visited Harvard and walked around its lovely campus. Boston just has this really nice old England vibe. I heard the Duck tour is not to be missed but we were only there for two days and didn’t manage to squeeze it in. 🙂
Thanks for sharing 😊 I haven’t been to Copley Place and Harvard – I’ll add that to my list. Thinking also of taking the harbor cruise or duck tour next time.
Wow, Boston looks amazing! I’d love to visit there someday 🙂
Hi there, it’s one of my favorite cities. I’m sure you’ll love it too. Thanks for following my blog by the way. it’s always nice to meet new friends in the blogosphere.😊
I’d love to go to Boston! You’ve given me some good ideas on where to go when i do so thanks!
There’s so much to see and do. Glad this gave you some ideas for your next trip. Thanks for stopping by my page.😊
I love Boston – I have only been once, but I felt like the couple of days I spent there was hardly enough. There is so much in that City and I feel like I could easily spend another few days there seeing new things. Your post definitely makes me want to go back soon!
I really love Boston too. We are planning to go back and try the harbor cruises next time.
Never been to Boston but it’s on my wishlist 🙏 thanks for all the information and beyond beautiful picture 🎈
Hi there, hope you will be able to visit Boston someday. You’ll love it! Thanks so much for following:)
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Ahhh what a beautiful place, I definitely want to visit it soon! 💕
It’s one of my favorite places in the US. I’m sure you’ll love it too. Thanks so much for stopping by my page😊
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I am totally adding Boston to my travel list. That market looks really cool. Hah, I saw a Dick’s Last Resort in Maryland two years ago. I’m a new follower, I love your blog.
It’s a lovely city❤️ We will be going back to check out more places. Thanks so much for following – followed you back. 😊
I’ve never been to the US but Boston has always appealed to me! Great photos, looks like you had a fab time 🙂 xxx
So many great sites to visit in Boston – really love the city. Thanks for stopping by my page. 😊
Ahhhh I’ve never been to Boston. Looks amazing!
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my blog. Yes, Boston is quite amazing!
Wow!! What a beautiful trip, I love little day trips like these. It’s amazing what you can see in 9 hours!
My hubby and I love to take day trips. There’s more to see in Boston, so I guess we’re going back next year. Thanks for visiting my page.😊
So beautifully described. Just wonderful.
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Thank you so much! I just followed you back on Instagram:)
I love travelling vicariously though posts like these so thank you, that harbor looks so cute!
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I’m glad I was able to share some travel inspirations with you. Thanks for reading!
You obviously had a wonderful time in Boston, Fritzie. You’ve managed to see and do so many things there. This is an exceptional tour and itinerary which I hope to use soon. Is one day enough to see all the highlights?
Hi Lydia, we skipped some of the places because our time was limited. We are planning to go back next year. It would be nice if you could stay for at least two days to explore the city.
I love the Boston/Cambridge area. I’ve been several times for reconstructive surgeries from burn injuries. Thank you for the great memories of the places I have been. Another visit is on my bucket list. 🙂
There’s still so much to see, so we are also planning another visit next year. Glad you like this post.
I’ve only been to Boston once, but this is making me want to go back asap!
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Meredith
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Boston is such a lovely city!We will be going back to explore more places too. Thanks for stopping by. 😊
Definitely one of my favorite cities! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Boston is one of my favorite cities too! Thanks for visiting my page. 😊
This looks like an amazing place to visit, thanks for sharing!
It is an amazing place! A mix of something old and new. There’s a lot of fun things to do too. Thanks for reading:)
Love that you and your husband made the most out of your trip to Boston. The food looks delicious! Oh man, big plus of the history that the town has! There’s so much to learn. Glad you enjoyed your time out there – you’re amazing for conquering everything in one day!
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Haha…. I can’t believe we’ve visited a lot of places in 9 hours. Although, there’s still so much to do there and we’re planning to explore Boston more next year. Thanks for dropping by Nancy! Have a great weekend dear:)