Boston
Boston is the capital and the largest city in the state of Massachusetts. It is in the top-10 oldest and wealthiest cities in America. The city is also known as New England. It has its own Cambridge and Harvard. The look of its streets and architecture resemble typical European cities rather than any traditional American style. Boston can boast of having a lot of parks and buildings in the European style, Chinatown, and a diversity of museums. Among them, you will find the worldwide known Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Science. Once, Charles Dickens wrote about Boston: “The rest of America should take it for a model”.
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Boston is real pride in America. The city has well extant historical constructions filled with the spirit of liberty and patriotism. If you are a fan of the history of the New World, you should definitely plan a trip to Boston. The history of the modern United States was made here. You can easily feel like you were back in those times when the Founding Fathers arrived at these lands.
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A brief history of Boston
Until the XVIII century, Boston had been considered to be the largest city in British America but gave in its place to New York. In 1770, as the American War of Independence began, the American colonizers endured repression from the British side. However, they managed to restore the economy quickly once the riots had been over. The state became the largest trading port. It exported products, tobacco, and salt.
At the beginning of the XX century, Boston was on the edge of decay. The labor power left the state in search of higher salaries, the manufacturing industry stopped. In 1970, the city again became the economical and technological center of America. New universities opened their doors to students. It attracted the youth, introduced new technologies, and the political life returned to normal.
Modern Boston is one of the oldest and, at the same time, one of the youngest cities in the USA due to the abundance of students and young people.
Trip budget
Before the trip, you should calculate the approximate budget that you will require for the travel:
Hotels | Apartment | Taxi | Gasoline |
Average bill | from 135 $/night | from 234 $/night | Start - 3 $, 1km - 1.86 $ | 0.73 $/liter | 70 $ for 2 person |
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Useful notes
Some citizens of New England have a specific accent. It wouldn’t go amiss to get acquainted with the most popular phrases in advance. The thing is that they sound absolutely different in Boston. For example “Hihowahya (Hi, how are you?)” or “Jeet? (Did you eat?)”.
You can admire the city panorama from the bird’s-eye view for free every day at 2 PM sharp. You just need to climb the roof of one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, Marriott’s Custom House.
The city has a 5% sales tax. This information is not mentioned in the price tag. Therefore, don’t be surprised if the total price at the checkout is more than you expected.
When tourists purchase the CityPASS, they have an opportunity to attend four main city attractions with a 45% discount. Moreover, they can skip the lines.
When you use public transport, buy a ticket for a week or a whole day. It’s cheaper than purchasing a single-use ticket. Or, consider getting a rental car. This will give you a chance to more attractions not only in the city but also in the state.
What should a tourist do in Boston?
- Visit the most picturesque park in the USA, the Boston Public Garden. A small bridge, a pond buried in verdure, the fragrance of various plants, and splendid showy hydrangeas - this is a true oasis in the middle of the city. Local citizens love coming here for a walk and photographers don’t miss a chance to catch a great picture here. Back Bay and Beacon Hill districts are also located nearby. They are famous for their photogenic architecture.
- See the monumental buildings of Harvard University. The outward appearance of the surrounding grounds and its architectural complex resemble movie scenes where the students with books sit on the steps leading to the library surrounded by marvelous nature. The architectural style of the buildings fascinates with its beauty: snow-white columns, contrast brickwork. When you visit this place, you regret that you have not spent your college years here.
- Listen to the concert at Emmanuel Church that became the so-called cultural center of the city. This place hosts various concerts of different music genres. Many young people are real fans of this church.
- Feel like a real aristocrat. Spend one night in Boston playing billiards. Attend the oldest Boston Billiard Club. It is a real embodiment of the previous epoch where every detail of the interior is real antiques.
- Buy ecological presents. A shop called Envi sells a wide range of clothes and decor made of natural materials at pleasant prices. It’s an excellent alternative for those who are sick and tired of plastic and synthetic materials. If you are looking for hand-made jewelry, visit a shop called Beadworks.
- Drop by the Paul Revere House. The oldest building in Boston attracts tourists who are fond of history. Believe us, this place lots of things to see and listen to.
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