With a rich history and impressive catalogue of famous customers over the years (JFK and Daniel Webster included), Union Oyster House has lived through a lot. The restaurant, located just off Boston’s Freedom Trail, began serving food in 1826 and two centuries later, it continues to dish out some of the best seafood in the area. Stop by for the best freshly shucked oysters around, alongside lobster rolls, crab cakes, and fried butterfly shrimp.

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