Boston’s historic attractions draw a flood of tourists each year, and for good reason: this capital city of Massachusetts has played an extremely important role in America’s colonial and political history. From places like the Museum of Science and the Boston Children’s Museum, to institutions like Faneuil Hall to Government Center, to natural landmarks like the Freedom Trail, Boston offers a wealth of attractions for the history-hungry traveler. You can even sleep in a historic place like the world-famous Omni Parker House hotel, home of the original Parker House rolls and Boston cream pie.