While Boston certainly has a fresh face compared to places like Damascus, Athens or Xi’an, by US standards this centuries-old city is a true senior citizen. While the city’s age certainly has some downsides — the tangled, busy streets being one of the biggest — Boston makes up for its shortcomings with its high concentration of intriguing, historic, and all-around iconic restaurants, taverns, and bars. For first-time tourists and lifelong Massachusetts residents alike, the following locations are sure to offer visitors an unforgettable perspective on the rich history of the Bay State capital.
