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USS Constitution
Mejor época para visitar
Weekday mornings right at opening keep crowds thin, since timed entry sells out fast on weekends. Summer and early fall offer your best shot at seeing her actually under sail during the annual turnaround cruise.
Consejos para el presupuesto
Ship access is completely free, and the adjacent museum is pay-as-you-wish, so an entire visit can cost nothing. Bring no bags larger than a small purse, because security screening before boarding is strict.
Recomendado para
History buffs, Military history enthusiasts, Families, Photography enthusiasts
Planifica tu visita
1-2 hours
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Datos rápidos: One of the oldest commissioned warships still afloat, she won all 33 of her naval engagements without a single loss. Her copper-clad live oak hull once shrugged off British cannonballs during the War of 1812, earning the ship its enduring nickname.
Destacados: The "Old Ironsides" nickname came from a real battle moment, when British cannonballs bounced harmlessly off her 22-inch live oak sides. Each year the ship sails again under her own power for a turnaround cruise, with sailors scrambling aloft to unfurl canvas while crowds line the shoreline.
Consejos de expertos
- Reserve your free timed boarding pass online first thing in the morning, because same-day slots disappear quickly.
- Join one of the free tours led by active-duty crew, who share stories of daily life aboard you won't find on the signs.
- Steer clear of the forecastle on hot afternoons, and take your wide-angle deck photos from the bow early in the day.
- Wear rubber-soled shoes since ladders and steep companionways get slick, especially after rain.
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¿Has oído hablar de los tours a pie gratuitos?
Después de viajar a más de 30 países, hay algo que desearía que alguien me hubiera dicho desde el primer día y que cambió completamente cómo experimento las nuevas ciudades.
Tours a pie gratuitos. Sí, realmente gratis. No se necesita tarjeta de crédito. Sin trucos.
Guía local, 2-3 horas
Lugares principales, joyas ocultas, historias locales
100% basado en propinas
Los guías solo ganan propinas, así que dan lo mejor de sí
Das la propina que consideres justa
Al final, solo das la propina que consideres justa
He hecho estos tours en docenas de ciudades y han sido lo mejor de casi todos mis viajes. Si visitas Boston, United States, haz esto en tu primer día. Me lo agradecerás después.
