Relive the Kennedy era in this dynamic combination museum and library, where your visit starts with a short film and then leaves you on your own to explore a series of fascinating exhibits, including the Kennedy-Nixon debate, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the space program, 1960s campaign paraphernalia and displays about Jacqueline and other Kennedy family members. The striking, I.M. Pei-designed building overlooks the water and the Boston skyline.

The six glass towers of this striking memorial serve to represent the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, six main Nazi death camps and the candles on a menorah.

This museum features cutting-edge contemporary painting, sculpture, architecture, film and photography.

Built in 1754, this was the first Anglican church in America; it later became the country's first Unitarian house of worship.

Established in 1800 as one of the country's original naval maintenance centers, the Navy Yard is now the home of the USS Constitution.

Boston's oldest public building was the site of the city's first reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Built in 1852, the fort served as a prison for captured Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.

This 220-foot granite tower commemorates the Patriots' undaunted bravery in defeat at the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill.

The Boston Public Library was the first large municipally-funded public library in America.  It has a central location right in the heart of Copley Square, facing the Trinity Church, easily accessible

The Boston Athenaeum 10 1/2 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 617-227-0270 www.bostonathenae... Free guided tours are given every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00 by reservation only (617-720-7600...

Designed in 1798 by renowned architect Charles Bulfinch, the historic building is dominated by a magnificent gold dome.

Built in 1729, this Puritan church was the site of the impassioned Samuel Adams speech that led to the Boston Tea Party.

The largest of the Boston Harbor Islands is a great spot for hiking and exploring.

Anchored by the modern John Hancock building and the stately Trinity Church, this area is known for its upscale restaurants and stores.

The Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, was actually fought on nearby Breed's Hill.

This striking I.M. Pei edifice, famous for its beauty and infamous for falling glass panes, is Boston's tallest building. After terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the popular 60th-floor observatory was permanently closed due to security concerns.

In preparation for the Battle of Bunker Hill, British soldiers used Copp's Hill gravestones for target practice.

This national historic site's 15 pre-Civil War structures include the African Meeting House.

Popular waterside concert venue.

Operated by the National Park Service, this is a walking tour of Boston's 19th-century African-American history.

The signal from the steeple of Boston's oldest church triggered the War for Independence that led to the birth of America. On that fateful night in 1775, the two lanterns in the steeple told Paul Revere that the British were approaching by boat, not on foot.

Located on historic Beacon Street, this museum is housed in a 1859 Boston brownstone with Victorian furnishings.

Built in 1806, this is the oldest African-American church that still stands in the United States.

Designed in 1796 and once belonging to a Boston mayor, this historic house is an excellent example of the architecture and life-style of the post-Revolutionary culture.

This ornate, seven-story theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to the Boston Ballet.

This National Historic Landmark is the home from which silversmith Paul Revere, in 1775, set out on his famous midnight ride to warn his compatriots that the British were coming. You can view the colonial furnishings and the famous Revere silver, including a 90-pound bell in the back yard.

Spend a couple of hours or the whole day at this hands-on museum that has something exciting for everyone. Touch a lizard, watch chickens hatching, see lightning being created and enjoy hundreds of other exhibits, where you can't help but learn something new about science and technology. Hold onto the edge of your seat at the IMAX movie theater, which costs extra.

Visitors to this replica of the famous ship can participate in a reenactment of the famous revolt protesting "taxation without representation." (Please note: The museum is currently undergoing full renovation with plans for reopening summer 2007.)

Reproduction of the tavern frequented by Paul Revere and other American rebels in Revolutionary times.

Fun for the entire family, this museum highlights New England's athletes and teams through video footage, memorabilia and interactive exhibits.