Explore Boston New England

The city of Boston is frequently referred to asFreedom Trail, which is marked out with red lines
the gateway to New England. It is the capital ofor bricks. These are buildings that played some
Massachusetts, and the largest city in Newsignificance in the American Revolution. The trail
England. There is plenty to do for young and oldincludes Paul Revere's house (home to the night
alike in Boston, making it a great destination for atime messenger that warned Samuel Adams and
holiday to New England.John Hancock of the British Army's planned
Boston lies on a peninsula, with the Massachusettsmovements), Faneuil Hall (a meeting point for
Bay on one side and the Back Bay on the other.revolutionaries), Granary Burial Ground (where
It became one of the wealthiest cities in NorthSamuel Adams, John Hancock and Paul Revere
America during the 18th and 19th centuries, whichare buried), Bunker Hills, the site of Benjamin
led to a great many cultural buildings being builtFranklin's birth, and the Old State House (where
during this era.the Declaration of Independence was first read).
The Public Garden is the oldest botanical garden inNot on the trail for obvious reasons is the USS
the USA, with its flower gardens, trees, grassyConstitution. This ship is 200 years old and is the
lawns and lakes. The most famous part of Theoldest commissioned warship in the US Navy. Still
Public Garden's is of course the Swan Boats, toafloat the ironclad/ironside ship gives some of the
take you on a graceful ride around the lakes.most spectacular views of the city of Boston.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace was built in 1742, and nowOne of the most visited attractions in Boston is
houses over one hundred shops and restaurants.the New England Aquarium. With a massive
Great for shopping or for sampling the local200,000 gallon tank, with giant turtles swimming in
cuisine, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a "must see" init, it is a fantastic sight to behold.
Boston. The restaurants feature many localHome to the universities of Harvard and MIT, the
favourites such as clam chowder, and Bostoncity has a vibrant atmosphere in the evenings.
baked beans!There are plenty of restaurants and venues with
The Museum of Fine Arts is Boston's oldest andlive music to entertain you after a day of
most respected art institution. It is home to a lotsightseeing or retail therapy!
of early American art, as well as Egyptian andSteeped in history, great for shopping and
Impressionist collections. There is also a fineabundant with evening entertainment, Boston
collection of French art.makes a great destination for your New England
Many of the famous historic buildings make up theholiday.