Boston

Posted by Zara on April 15, 2008

Another tempting destination is the city of Boston!

Boston is one of America’s oldest cities and first settled in 1630. The capital of
Massachusetts, Boston is a very rich city when it comes to history and tradition.

Located along the northeastern seaboard of the United States, Boston is about 200 miles northeast of New York City. Logan International Airport serves the area. Although only two miles north east of Boston, it will take you about 30 minutes by car or taxi to reach the city.

Six bus companies provide non-stop service to and from the airport for about $6 each way, and they run every 15-30 minutes. The MBTA subway’s Blue Line will take you into the city in about twenty minutes and costs less than $1. You can also take the Airport Water Shuttle.

It takes about seven minutes and takes you to the Rowes Wharf on the Boston New Waterfront.
The shuttle operates every 15 minutes Monday-Friday, and every 30 minutes on Saturday and Sunday and costs $10 for adults, $5 for seniors. Children under 12, ride is free.

Never miss the following:

Popular Walking Tours
The most popular tour is the Freedom Trail.

The Women’s Heritage Trail traces the accomplishments of 80 renowned women on four self-guided tours.

Black Heritage Trail takes tourists past 14 sites of historical significance from the 19th century.

The Harborwalk is a self-guided tour that follows Boston‘s rich maritime history.

Back Bay is a virtual open-air museum of various residential architectural styles including Victorian, Italianate, and Gothic Revival.

Beacon Hill harkens to another era with its gas lamps, shade trees, brick sidewalks and grand townhouses built between 1800 and 1850.

Chestnut and Mt. Vernon — that open out into Louisburg Square.

Across Boston Harbor is Charlestown, a predominantly Irish working class neighborhood.

Along Boston‘s Waterfront is the New England Aquarium filled with sharks, live sea creatures, wonderful exhibits, and an interactive and educational Kids’ Space. Open 363 days a year, (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays) the Aquarium also offers whale watching cruises and Science Sea cruises.

The Museum of Fine Arts, at 465 Avenue of the Arts, is second only to New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.

No trip to Boston is complete without a shopping spree at Filene’s Basement department store, the second most popular tourist attraction in the city.

FaneuiI Hall is the Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall Market Place, a wonderful place for people watching and shopping.

with the strong Euros, guys it is the right time to unwind your mind and spend a great time in Holidays to Boston!!