Boston Guide to Boston Tourist Information
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Boston has a reputation as the Athens of America based on its position at the centre of educational life in the country, but it is also a gateway to the whole of the Atlantic North East, and has many stunning attractions close by.
It was one of the first colonies in America, and quickly became recognised as the most important and forward thinking, any parts of the city of Boston date back almost as long as the USA are very well preserved and cared for. In parts picturesque and almost olde worlde, Boston is home to some of the most important buildings in the country as well as a host of historic sites, and museums related to its past as the source of the American Revolution.
It's a place that respects its own history, and yet has an eye firmly set on a future that is already emerging in the high tech industry and modern architecture that sits sympathetically amongst the old.
It's a great place to visit for either a short city break to take advantage of the shopping, as a gateway to the whole of historic New England, or even as a stop over as the first point in a holiday taking in other American cities.
Boston has a location on a small peninsula of land with Harvard and historic Cambridge just to the north, and has quite a compact centre that can easily be explored in a day, although the wealth of interesting attractions will take much longer to take in, and that's before you even start shopping
Boston offers great value accommodation, ranging from the basic to the opulent, and with such a wealth of activities available in the city, and nearby, Boston is a city that appeals to almost everyone.
It is possible to get cheap deals on flights to Boston throughout the year, and since the hotels tend to be in competition with each other, the rivalry means that the accommodation in the city is usually excellent value. Good value car hire is also available throughout America, and coupled with low prices for petrol, it means that America is a destination where you can drive between cities and see the sights.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: United States of America
Capital: Washington D.C.
Area: 9.63 million Sq KM
Population: 290 million
Language: English, Spanish, Native American
Flight Time: 6-11 Hours from London
Currency: US Dollar
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