Charlestown Navy Yard

Elizabeth T

The USS constitution was a great ship to see and the ship is still an active part of the Navy due to it traveling every year on the fourth of July. The navy yard has 2 permanent ships right now, and the USS constitution is described as "Bostons most popular resident"

Dejan Braki

Charlestown Navy Yard stands across Boston downtown, being one US oldest navy bases. It's an interesting area to explore as there're several museums, as well the Bunker hill monument in walking distance. The biggest attraction is of course the USS Constitution - free tours, as well the kids oriented same name museum. Also, there's USS Cassin Young war ship. which was closed when we visited in late April. Terrific water views of downtown Boston.

Matthew Laurin

USS Constitution was really cool and the other ship was too. Great gift shop and museum. It was all free too. Gift shop has some cool stuff in it and the museum was very interesting. Definitely recommend stopping here if you’re in Boston.

BradJill

The Charleston Navy Yard is an important historical port in America, having operated from 1800 and 1974. Here visitors can walk the grounds of the shipyard, see the dry docks and enjoy important attractions during their visits to Boston. The Charleston Navy Yard visitor centre is open from 9-5pm. You clear security here for tours of the historic USS Constitution warship. There is useful information and displays regarding the The vessel at the visitor centre as well as a gift shop if interested to by a souvenir. You will find an even better USS Constitution Museum further down the navy yard. It is very much worth spending some time at the is family-friendly museum before or after touring the historic vessel. At the Navy Yard, you can also board the Fletcher class destroyer, USS Cassin Young, which is docked here. This ship saw action in the Pacific during WWII and is available for self-guided touring. Another nice attraction to look out for is the early 19th century Commandant's House perched on a hill just above the navy yard. Some of the key buildings and machinery around the navy yard have been left for you to see and there are plenty of information signs throughout. These are very helpful if you are unfamiliar with shipyards. Overall, we enjoyed our stop at the Charlestown Navy Yard, finding this a nice place to spend a couple hours as part of our visit of the Boston Freedom Trail. This is a neat place for anyone with interest in sea vessels, maritime, military and/or early American history. Note: The USS Constitution vessel has irregular visitation days and hours so do make sure to check their online website for updated openings prior to planning your visit.