In Boston, you can bump into American history any time you step out the door. Case in point: Walk the city’s brick-lined Freedom Trail to see landmarks that teleport you back to the Revolutionary War. But historic sites are just the start. Every neighborhood has its own vibe that’s worth getting to know. Spend an afternoon in the North End, taste-testing cannoli from Italian-American bakeries. Or people-watch from a bench in Boston Common, which locals treat as an extension of their living room. It’s worth taking the T out to neighboring Cambridge or Sommerville, especially during charming local festivals like What the Fluff, a festival dedicated to—what else?—marshmallow fluff. Another outing that’s a real classic: Fenway Park (watching a Red Sox game from the bleachers is a Boston rite of passage). That’s just scratching the surface—check out more ideas below.