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USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 3 of 308 attractions in Boston
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The oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy and undefeated in battle, Old Ironsides earned its famous nickname with its legendary ability to repel... more » The oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy and undefeated in battle, Old Ironsides earned its famous nickname with its legendary ability to repel any shot fired. Active-duty sailors guide visitors around the ship. « less
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Attraction type: Historic site, Ship, Maritime museum, History museum, Other
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Bldg 5 Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown Boston, MA 02129
Tel: 617-242-5671

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5 of 5 stars
Boston, Massachusetts
Feb 7, 2008

This is definite history that needs to be seen. It sits in the old historic Boston Navy yard with great views of the city and is a site that is for the entire family. The ship is the oldest active ship in the Navy and is turned around every 4th of July so that is another sight to watch! The... more

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4 of 5 stars
Seattle, WA
Jan 23, 2008

We (4 mid-twenty aged adults) visited the Constitution in Dec 07. We took the T to the Community College stop and did a 15 minute walk to the ship. You must pas through an airport style security screening to enter the ship. The line was short and it only took about 3 minutes to complete. You enter the ship on... more

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4 of 5 stars
Williamsburg, Oh
Aug 22, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The guided tour was worth the extra 10-15 minute wait. If you take the self-guided tour, you only get to see the top deck. By taking the guided tour, you get to see the lower decks and hear/see how the ship was built and the battles it fought. A great FREE attraction, although watch where you park! The signage isn't... more

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5 of 5 stars
notnowplease
Aug 17, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

The tour was great! Very informative. I happen to go on a beautiful spring day, so there was a little bit of a wait but not much. My only concern would be for the elderly and disabled. On the guided tour you go down under the ship a few decks and the stairs, if you can call them that, are... more

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5 of 5 stars
Streamwood, IL
Jul 5, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Being interested in maritime history this is what I wanted to see most on the Freedom Trail, so went here first thing in the morning. We went on a Tuesday, because the website said the ship was closed on Mondays. There is a vistor center for the Freedom Trail near the ship, as well at the one in Boston Common.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Boston, MA
Oct 24, 2006
0/3 found this review helpful

What more is there to say? The oldest commissioned warship in the U.S. Navy -- and one of a set of the first warships ever commissioned by our new government! It doesn't get much more historical than this in the U.S.! more

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5 of 5 stars
Slidell,La
Jun 16, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

The Museum and the USS Constitution can be done in conjunction with the Freedom Ttrail they are outstanding even to those not all that interested in maritime history more

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5 of 5 stars
near bournemouth
Apr 11, 2006
10/13 found this review helpful

What can i say, looking around an old boat (sorry, ship!) was not my idea of fun, but i was only coming to boston the once, thought i best do it all! I was plesantly surprised. Free entry and a free guided tour of the boat! My only concern was when they explained about the British ship trying to sink... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cincinnati, OH
Mar 10, 2006
11/11 found this review helpful

This is a great tour as many have said but one reason I like going is getting there. I always take the MBTA Commuter Boat service. For $3 round trip (or $1.50 one-way) you can go from Long Wharf to Charlestown Navy Yard and back. From the dock at Navy Yard it is a quick walk to the USS Constitution... more

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5 of 5 stars
Newport, United Kingdom
Dec 18, 2005
7/9 found this review helpful

The USS Constitution is a lovely old ship that is lovingly looked after. The tour is carried out by sailors themselves - but all the wars seemed to be with the British!! We then went over to the USS Cassin Young - one of the volunteers was changing bulbs and took us all around the ship - my husband who... more

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USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) Address

Bldg 5 Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129
Tel: 617-242-5671