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.