Boston, Massachusetts is one of the oldest cities in America. Filled with preserved landmarks and beautiful parks, one can easily enjoy getting lost in one of the many charming neighborhoods off this city. Within the various areas of Boston are fabulous pubs, which is perfect destination to recharge one's sight-seeing batteries with a cold local beer. There are also many great restaurants no matter where you are; seafood is particularly popular and is served in different Boston styles.

When it comes to seeing the many historical sites around Boston all one needs to do is follow the Freedom Trail, which is marked by a solid red line (painted or in brick) in the middle of the sidewalk (above middle, left photo). The places the Freedom Trail takes you is made up of government buildings, like State House (above right photo) or the Old City Hall (above left photo), . There are also many churches, like the Trinity Church (blow middle, right photo), cemeteries (below left photo) and other significant historical buildings like the site of the Boston Massacre (above left photo), the Old Boston Meeting House (below middle, left photo), or the JFK Library (below right photo). There is so much included on this trail that it is hard to see everything in one day. Tours available, both walking and by vehicle, but I enjoyed the freedom of spending as much time as I desired at a particulate location and then moving onto the next.

One of the biggest attractions is Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox, with tours available for a fee. However, a great way to experience the stadium is at the Bleacher Bar. Sitting right under the bleachers at Fenway Park, this restaurant and bar looks right onto left field. The decor is a tribute to the home baseball team with one of a kind memorabilia. One can expect Boston-style bar food, and is a great way to get close to the field for a lot less money. Although there are couple of stairs to the main floor, there is a chair lift right at the entrance. In addition, there is an accessible restroom.

For over 250 years Faneuil Hall Marketplace also known as Quincy Market has been a lively shopping and dining destination for residents and tourists. Two places I dined at and enjoyed were the Mccormick & Schmick's and the Salty Dog. One night I sat on the outdoor patio of Wagamama for two and indulged myself with one of the tasty desserts on the menu, coconut ice cream.

There are indoor markets too as shown below, serving everything from Boston Clam Chowder and Oysters to gelato and North East pastries. There are ramps into the market but a kind of hidden, so look around or ask someone. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available on the lower lever taken via elevator.

The North End, Boston's Little Italy, is so full of life and one could easily spend a few hours or more experiencing it. Along the streets are Italian restaurants and bakeries, corner markets, cafes, and shops. In addition, there are many historical buildings, like a Roman Catholic Church established in 1704 and The Paul Revere House. One of the most popular places to indulge in a traditional Italian dessert is Mike's Pastry, which has been baking up delightful treats since 1946. Many come for the cannolis, shown in below right photo, and are highly recommended but no matter what you like, you cannot go wrong.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston holds a pristine collection of international pieces that one could easily spend three hours or more meandering through the showcased rooms. There are two wheelchair ramps on either side the entrance and elevators inside to take you to the different floors; there are also accessible restrooms. There is a Boston subway station almost directly in front if you decide not to walk.

The Aquarium of Boston is a fun way to spend a couple of hours. Admission to the aquarium is free for the disabled due to the fact that there is an "observatory floor" that can only be reached by stairs; regardless, 98% of the the aquarium is wheelchair accessible. A large and gradual spiraling ramp, as shown in the above right photo, wraps around an enormous tank filled with sharks, sting rays, and other large sea creatures. Along the way to the top are four floors of sea life displays, like seahorses and jellyfish. On the ground floor there is one of the best penguin exhibits around, with multiple areas of different species all of which is not contained by glass.

The Boston Subway ( "The T") is fantastic for wheelchair and disabled travelers. Although not every stop is wheelchair accessible, many are. These stations are equipped with accessible elevators, ticket gates, and ramps onto the train for a wheelchiar traveler's convenience. One can purchase a specific destination ticket or an all day pass. Furthermore, disabled travelers get a reduced fare.

The Marriott Long Wharf Hotel beautifully overlooks the harbor and back up to a park and has the needed accommodations for the wheelchair traveler. It is also in a great location, close to the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the North East side, and aquarium. Conveniently, right outside of the hotel is an accessible entrance to "The T" subway.

The rooms with a roll-in shower have either a king or two full size beds, which based on what is available. Furthermore, the rooms have a closet bar within reach (above right photo) and a floor-length mirror in the closet by the vanity area. The shower is equipped with a bench that is bolted into he wall and a handheld shower heard; all of the bathroom has hand rails if needed.