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Under $25Boston's Old State House and Old South Meeting House, twin landmarks of the American Revolution.
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Old State House
Old State House is a sightseeing stop in Boston, MA, part of the Boston guide. Cost: under $25.
206 Washington St · Boston, MA
Why you should go…
Built in 1713, the Old State House is the oldest surviving public building in Boston and a stop on the Freedom Trail. The Boston Massacre took place in the square outside on March 5, 1770, and on July 18, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was read from its balcony. Inside you can explore the Council Chamber and Representatives' Hall, and outside look for the lion and unicorn statues on the roofline. One ticket also covers the nearby Old South Meeting House.
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