Boston is the capital city of Massachusetts as well as the largest city in New England. Boston had an estimated city population of 596,638 in 2005. The city is at the center of America’s eleventh-largest metropolitan area known as Greater Boston, which is home to 4.4 million people.
Boston is a great mix of the old and new. Very charming shopping areas, such as Newberry Street, and old homes and historic buildings. Also there are some huge skyscrapers such as the John Hancock Tower and the Prudential Center. Travel in Boston is also fairly simple to learn, because of the extensive underground rail network, or the “T”.
There are a number of universities in the greater Boston area, and a very diverse multi-cultural population. There are churches, museums, gardens, historical sites and many professional sports teams in Boston…if you have time get on the subway and head towards Fenway Park. Fenway has historical tours daily.
The much traveled Freedom Trail is a 4 km walk that passes 16 historical sites including The Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and Paul Revere’s House. Enough to keep any traveler busy.
Also, be sure to sample some of the famous New England seafood - clam chowder, lobster, cod, etc, or enjoy a Sam Adams at one of the many pubs. The city is lively, exciting and full of things to do.