I plan to visit Boston this year; I'm looking to hit up the historical sites, and trying to find a good guide of all of the sites. Is there one out there online, or a good one I can find or buy when I'm in the city, not including all of the tours they offer?
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A good starting point is the Freedom Trail -- it's a nice primer on Boston history. They also offer walking tours. The trail includes:
- Boston Common
- Massachusetts State House
- Park Street Church
- Granary Burying Ground
- King’s Chapel
- King’s Chapel Burying Ground
- Benjamin Franklin Statue & Boston Latin School
- Old Corner Book Store
- Old South Meeting House
- Old State House
- Site of Boston Massacre
- Faneuil Hall
- Paul Revere House
- Old North Church
- Copp’s Hill Burying Ground
- Bunker Hill Monument
- USS Constitution
Beyond that, depending on your interests there are numerous other options. You could visit the Harvard University campus in Cambridge (an easy ride on the T red line), Fenway Park, Newbury Street (some typical Boston architecture, plus a decent choice of shopping & restaurants), etc.
The Celebrate Boston site is a good resource for what's happening in Boston and what's worth seeing. I know that you mentioned historic, but worth mentioning Arts Boston for additional arts-related listings.
Also, have a look at MassHome's Boston Page. Not very pretty, but has lots of links to different tourist sites in Boston.
