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USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 309 attractions in Boston
Traveler Description:
The oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy and undefeated in battle, Old Ironsides earned its famous nickname with its legendary ability to repel... more » The oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy and undefeated in battle, Old Ironsides earned its famous nickname with its legendary ability to repel any shot fired. Active-duty sailors guide visitors around the ship. « less
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Attraction type: Historic site, Ship, Maritime museum, History museum, Other
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Bldg 5 Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown Boston, MA 02129
Tel: 617-242-5671

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Reviews of USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

( 1-10 of 18 )
3 of 5 stars
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Jun 11, 2008

I just want to say first that The Old Ironsides is a bueatifull, well kept ship, with lots of history. I loved the ship. The tour consists of the upper and lower decks. The tour was ok but would have been better if it were much smaller groups of people. I was on the first tour of the day at... more

May 21, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

I've been to the U.S.S. Constitution all three times I've been to Boston. The first two times were compulsory as part of a school skiing vacation but I did enjoy it - so when I went back with a friend this year I took him over to it and enjoyed every minute again. The naval yard is not near any... more

5 of 5 stars
Boston, Massachusetts
Feb 7, 2008

This is definite history that needs to be seen. It sits in the old historic Boston Navy yard with great views of the city and is a site that is for the entire family. The ship is the oldest active ship in the Navy and is turned around every 4th of July so that is another sight to watch! The... more

4 of 5 stars
Seattle, WA
Jan 23, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

We (4 mid-twenty aged adults) visited the Constitution in Dec 07. We took the T to the Community College stop and did a 15 minute walk to the ship. You must pas through an airport style security screening to enter the ship. The line was short and it only took about 3 minutes to complete. You enter the ship on... more

4 of 5 stars
Williamsburg, Oh
Aug 22, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

The guided tour was worth the extra 10-15 minute wait. If you take the self-guided tour, you only get to see the top deck. By taking the guided tour, you get to see the lower decks and hear/see how the ship was built and the battles it fought. A great FREE attraction, although watch where you park! The signage isn't... more

5 of 5 stars
notnowplease
Aug 17, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

The tour was great! Very informative. I happen to go on a beautiful spring day, so there was a little bit of a wait but not much. My only concern would be for the elderly and disabled. On the guided tour you go down under the ship a few decks and the stairs, if you can call them that, are... more

5 of 5 stars
Streamwood, IL
Jul 5, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

Being interested in maritime history this is what I wanted to see most on the Freedom Trail, so went here first thing in the morning. We went on a Tuesday, because the website said the ship was closed on Mondays. There is a vistor center for the Freedom Trail near the ship, as well at the one in Boston Common.... more

5 of 5 stars
Boston, MA
Oct 24, 2006
0/4 found this review helpful

What more is there to say? The oldest commissioned warship in the U.S. Navy -- and one of a set of the first warships ever commissioned by our new government! It doesn't get much more historical than this in the U.S.! more

5 of 5 stars
Slidell,La
Jun 16, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

The Museum and the USS Constitution can be done in conjunction with the Freedom Ttrail they are outstanding even to those not all that interested in maritime history more

5 of 5 stars
near bournemouth
Apr 11, 2006
11/14 found this review helpful

What can i say, looking around an old boat (sorry, ship!) was not my idea of fun, but i was only coming to boston the once, thought i best do it all! I was plesantly surprised. Free entry and a free guided tour of the boat! My only concern was when they explained about the British ship trying to sink... more

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USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) Address

Bldg 5 Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129
Tel: 617-242-5671