Charlestown

Charlestown is steeped in history with a contemporary flair.

It is easy to get to by water shuttle from Long Wharf or a water taxi from nearly anywhere (visit Boston by Boat for more info).

It is also just a five minute walk from North Station and TD Garden 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, across the Gridley Locks 200 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114. They are a gritty triumph of function over form with a whimsical note - the Charlestown Bells by Paul Matisse, a sound sculpture that you can actually play.

Be sure to check out the fish ladder for herring, menhaden and big striped bass, and spend some time enjoying Paul Revere Park N Washington St, Boston, MA 02129

Pick up a sandwich or salad at Sorrell or Tate or a boutique pizza at Figs, or the best ice cream in America at Emack & Bolio all in City Square City Square Boston, MA 02129

Take a stroll down Main Street and practice your "1000 Yard Stare" like Ben Afleck in the dark classic Town, which was filmed in Charlestown. Be sure to stop at the Warren Tavern for an adult beverage. 2 Pleasant St, Charlestown, MA 02129

Visit the Bunker Hill Monument in the Boston National Historic Park Monument Sq, Charlestown, MA 02129 , with spectacular views of the harbor and the city.

From there it is just a short walk to The Charlestown Navy Yard 21 2nd Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129, to visit the U.S.S. Constitution and the USS Constitution Museum.

Cap your trip with light fare and cold drinks at Pier 6 1 8th St, Charlestown, MA 02129, and hail a water taxi, hop on the water shuttle or head back across the bridge to the North End.

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