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Boston is the largest city in New England and affectionately characterized as the “Home of the bean and the cod,” and “The Cradle of Liberty.”
For most of the natives, though, it’s a “Wicked” cool place, with amazing sports. The Patriots are beloved in New England and Tom Brady continues to be a hero to everyone, even though he recently changed jerseys. And the Boston Red Sox are probably the team that has the most renown throughout the 50 states. How many sports teams carry the title “Nation,” as in “Red Sox Nation?” And the Boston Celtics and Bruins aren’t just champions in their respective sports, but they dominate the TD Garden or ”Gahden” as it is also known by locals.
Boston was just recently named in the top ten U.S. cities by Travel and Leisure Magazine. It’s no surprise, when you take a look at just a few of the events that regularly occur in the city. There’s a rich concert scene at a score of locations and a continuous supply of musical theatre at large and small venues, including the revamped Opera House, Colonial Theatre and the impressive architecture of the Bosch Center. And just down the pike, you can find the Xfinity Center in Mansfield and see headliners perform there throughout the spring, summer and fall.
There are more than 30 colleges and universities in Boston and in Cambridge (right across the river). It becomes difficult to choose which concert, show, book talk or lecture series to choose from. Every event appetite is served. And many of the institutions of higher learning have their own museums and exhibits. If you ever run out of ideas at the schools, the Museum of Fine Art or “MFA” is handy and a short distance away why not take in the latest exhibit or talk at the Isabel Gardiner Museum?
The National Park Service is big in Boston, with tours of Faneuil Hall, and a walk along the Freedom Trail, which takes you from the city to Charlestown, where you’ll be able to see the U.S.S. Constitution or “Old Ironsides,” the oldest ship still in service in the U.S. Navy. And don’t forget the site of the Boston Tea Party and a look at the Old North Church, where “one if by land, and two if by sea” lanterns were displayed for Paul Revere’s famous ride in 1775.
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library is just south of the city, and you can find President John Quincy Adams’ library further south in Quincy.
Boston is a seaport city and ferries abound along the waterfront. You can catch a high-speed ferry to Provincetown on Cape Cod, or ferry over to Logan Airport, the closest commercial airport to any city in New England. Or you can take a ferry to Hingham or hitch a ride to Salem for a day trip to see the site of the infamous witch trials. There are also a lot of opportunities to visit the outer islands, including Lovell’s Island and George’s Island. Each is rich in history.
The rich diversity and ethnic cultures of Boston are manifested in the various neighborhoods in the city. From the South End to South Boston, you can find a range of restaurants and pubs. And the North End, near the waterfront, is home to an Italian Community that is populated by some of the finest restaurants around.
And arguably the most exciting event of the year is held along the Charles River during the Annual Fourth of July Celebration, when the most spectacular fireworks in the country are displayed, accompanied by the Boston Pops playing the William Tell Overture, with percussion supplied by Army cannons!