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Arguably Charles Bulfinch’s pièce de résistance , the “new” State House (completed in 1798;) is one of the city’s most distinctive buildings (see Top 10 State House Features and; Massachusetts State House).

Founded by a small group of Christians disenchanted with their Unitarian-leaning congregation, Park Street Church was constructed in 1809.

A veritable who’s-who of revolutionary history fertilizes this plot next to Park Street Church. One of its most venerable residents is revolutionary Samuel Adams (see Samuel Adams (1722–1803)).

The current granite building was erected in 1749, although the chapel was originally founded in 1686 by King James II as an outpost of the Anglican Church. Don’t miss the atmospheric burying ground next door, which shelters colonial Governor John Winthrop (see King’s Chapel).

What Berkeley’s University of California was to the 1960s, Boston’s Old South Meeting House was to the colonial era: a crucible for free-speech debates and taxation protests (see Old South Meeting House).

Built in 1713, this exquisite example of colonial architecture served as the HQ of the colonial legislature and the royal governor (see Old State House).

Known as the “Cradle of Liberty”, Faneuil Hall has hosted many revolutionary meetings in its time. Neighboring Quincy Market, built in the early 1800s, once housed Boston’s wholesale food distribution (see Faneuil Hall Marketplace).

Nestled in North Square, the Paul Revere House is Boston’s oldest private residence. Its principal owner was well regarded locally as a metalsmith prior to his fateful ride (see Paul Revere House).

This church occupies a pivotal place in revolutionary history. Prior to his midnight ride, Revere (see Paul Revere (1735–1818)) ordered sexton Robert Newman to hang lanterns in the belfry, to indicate that the British were approaching via the Charles River rather than by land (see Old North Church).

With headstones dating from the 17th century Copp’s Hill is a must for history buffs. It was named after William Copp, a farmer who sold the land to the church (see Copp’s Hill Burying Ground).