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USS Constitution
Periodo migliore per visitare
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.
Consigli per il budget
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.
Consigliato per
History buffs, Military history enthusiasts, Families, Photography enthusiasts
Pianifica la tua visita
1-2 hours
Informazioni
Fatti rapidi: 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.
Punti salienti: 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.
Consigli da insider
- 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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Hai mai sentito parlare dei tour a piedi gratuiti?
Dopo aver viaggiato in oltre 30 paesi, c'è una cosa che avrei voluto mi dicessero fin dal primo giorno, e ha completamente cambiato il modo in cui vivo le nuove città.
Tour a piedi gratuiti. Sì, davvero gratuiti. Nessuna carta di credito richiesta. Nessun trucco.
Guida locale, 2-3 ore
Luoghi principali, tesori nascosti, storie locali
100% basato sulle mance
Le guide guadagnano solo con le mance, quindi danno il massimo
Dai la mancia che ritieni giusta
Alla fine, dai la mancia che ritieni giusta
Li ho fatti in decine di città e sono stati il momento clou di quasi ogni viaggio. Se visiti Boston, United States, fallo il primo giorno. Mi ringrazierai dopo.
