More than two centuries later, the Boston Tea Party—the iconic protest that was a seminal event leading to the American Revolution—remains as popular as ever. Not convinced? Then check out t

  Attracting more than 2.5 million people each year, Boston Harborfest (refer to listing, page 16) is one of the biggest patriotic celebrations in the country. Taking place July 1–5, the f

Step back in time by visiting the Boston area sites most closely associated with the birth of the United States of America.