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USS Constitution
Melhor 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.
Dicas para economizar
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
Planeje sua visita
1-2 hours
Sobre
Fatos 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.
Destaques: 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.
Dicas de quem conhece
- 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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