The Boston skyline.
The city of Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the oldest in North America and is a prime tourist destination for travelers from throughout the world. In 2008, the metropolitan area hosted more than 22 million visitors.
The city is home to some of the most important destinations in the U.S. for anyone who is interested in American history. The Battle of Concord and Lexington, Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, and Battle of Bunker Hill are just some of the sights connected to the American Revolution that are commemorated in or near Boston. Even those who aren't drawn to history find plenty to do in the city, with shopping in the trendy Back Bay area or popular Quincy Market, walking tours of Beacon Hill, Italian dining in the North End, a popular art museum and aquarium, and world class sports teams. Additionally, the area boasts one of the greatest concentrations of universities in the country, including Harvard, MIT, Boston College, Tufts and Boston University, among many others.
Boston is in an attractive location, at the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Charles River, and it retains a lot of Old World architectural charm. It is a pedestrian friendly city, with many attractions within walking distance of each other, but there is also a good public transportation system.
Following is a slideshow that gives you a glimpse of the city of Boston.
(All photos by Bob Riel.)
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What a great story and LOVE the photos!
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