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Article #181: Explore Boston New England

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The city of Boston is frequently referred marked out with red lines or bricks.
to as the gateway to New England. It is These are buildings that played some
the capital of Massachusetts, and the significance in the American Revolution.
largest city in New England. There is The trail includes Paul Revere's house
plenty to do for young and old alike in (home to the night time messenger that
Boston, making it a great destination for warned Samuel Adams and John Hancock of
a holiday to New England. the British Army's planned movements),
Boston lies on a peninsula, with the Faneuil Hall (a meeting point for
Massachusetts Bay on one side and the revolutionaries), Granary Burial Ground
Back Bay on the other. It became one of (where Samuel Adams, John Hancock and
the wealthiest cities in North America Paul Revere are buried), Bunker Hills,
during the 18th and 19th centuries, which the site of Benjamin Franklin's birth,
led to a great many cultural buildings and the Old State House (where the
being built during this era. Declaration of Independence was first
The Public Garden is the oldest botanical read).
garden in the USA, with its flower Not on the trail for obvious reasons is
gardens, trees, grassy lawns and lakes. the USS Constitution. This ship is 200
The most famous part of The Public years old and is the oldest commissioned
Garden's is of course the Swan Boats, to warship in the US Navy. Still afloat the
take you on a graceful ride around the ironclad/ironside ship gives some of the
lakes. most spectacular views of the city of
Faneuil Hall Marketplace was built in Boston.
1742, and now houses over one hundred One of the most visited attractions in
shops and restaurants. Great for shopping Boston is the New England Aquarium. With
or for sampling the local cuisine, a massive 200,000 gallon tank, with giant
Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a "must see" turtles swimming in it, it is a fantastic
in Boston. The restaurants feature many sight to behold.
local favourites such as clam chowder, Home to the universities of Harvard and
and Boston baked beans! MIT, the city has a vibrant atmosphere in
The Museum of Fine Arts is Boston's the evenings. There are plenty of
oldest and most respected art restaurants and venues with live music to
institution. It is home to a lot of early entertain you after a day of sightseeing
American art, as well as Egyptian and or retail therapy!
Impressionist collections. There is also Steeped in history, great for shopping
a fine collection of French art. and abundant with evening entertainment,
Many of the famous historic buildings Boston makes a great destination for your
make up the Freedom Trail, which is New England holiday.






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