Boston Vacations
Overview
One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston is often recognized as the location of the famous Boston Tea Party. It is the largest city in Massachusetts and also serves as its capital. Quite popular among tourists, Boston is visited by over 12 million visitors annually. It is home to many renowned educational institutions. Boston serves as a stopover for visitors to the entire New England area. An economic and cultural hub, the city is sometimes considered as the "capital of New England."
The history of Boston dates back to long before the Boston Tea Party. The peninsula was inhabited as early as 5,000 B.C. which is proved by some of the archaeological sites showing prehistoric Native American remains that were excavated from the place. The first Bostonian, one Mr. William Blaxton, of European lineage, was documented to have settled in the area in 1625. He is said to have lived alone and sold some land to settlers in 1629 around the areas now known as Boston Common and Beacon Hill.
Activities & Attractions
Visitors can explore the rich history of the largest and most important city in New England by dropping in at its historic monuments. There are also many options available to the visitor to tour downtown Boston. There are copious waterfront activities presented to the visitor in this seaport city, like stirring boat rides.
The world class campuses of Boston's famed colleges and universities are by themselves worth taking a look at. You can go a bit out of the way and drop in the numerous sporting events happening in the city and cheer for the top teams out there. Bored of the urban frenzy? Relax out in America's oldest park, Boston Common, which moors an area celebrated as "Emerald Necklace." Freedom Trail together with Paul Revere House and Old North Church with its lanterns is the most momentous historical site in Boston. Other popular attractions worth a visit are the Children's Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Museum of Science, Newbury Street, Copley Place, and the New England Aquarium.
Lodging
Whether you are interested in modern accommodations, a touch of history, or a bed and breakfast for that cozy stay-at-home feeling, you can definitely find the choicest accommodation at Boston. They come in all price ranges to suit different budgets.
Transportation
Boston is often referred to as a "walking city." The city is very favorable for pedestrians. The city's subways are called "T." Special emphasis is placed on marking crosswalks, providing pedestrian pushbuttons at traffic signals and special pedestrian safety signs in the busy downtown area.
Visitors can also use the busses, taxis and boats to get around. Public transportation is provided by the popular MBTA trains and buses. It is a popular way to get to the town from the Boston's Logan International Airport.
For convenience during the Big Dig project, there is also a Walk Boston initiative that provides a Downtown/Back Bay/South Boston Seaport walking map to help commuters and visitors get around easily.
