The Old State House is where The Declaration of Independence was born – the stand for American freedom began here. This important civic building was used as the first state house for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts after the American Revolution was won, and was later utilized as the home for a number of other services like city hall and post office. The Old State House has been a museum dedicated to early Boston and American history since 1881.
Strap on your skates and tear up the ice at the Boston Common Frog Pond. If you're not so good on your feet, sign up for skating lessons; if you know what you're doing with those skates, show off on the ice. Also, the pond features College Night on Tuesdays. Get a little cold on the ice? Stop at the Frog Pond Cafe for a cup of coffee to keep you warm.
Catch the Boston University Terriers hockey team or basketball team in action at the Agganis Arena. If sports aren't what you're looking for, keep your eye on the arena's calendar and you'll see some big names in entertainment on the upcoming performance schedule. The Black Eyed Peas, Sting, Duran Duran, Muse, Bob Dylan, Katy Perry, and Alicia Keys are just a few famous faces who've graced the stage here.