Boston, one of the oldest cities of United States is situated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is the capital as well as the biggest city of this state. The city is now the economical, political, and cultural centre and often considered as the unofficial "Capital of New England." The city has an estimated population of 620,000 which makes it the twenty-first biggest city in the country.
The metropolitan area of Boston known as the Greater Boston has a population of over 4.4 million and it is the country’s tenth largest metropolitan area.
Some of the globally renowned medical centers and educational institutions such as the Harvard University, Cambridge University, and Boston Latin School are situated in this city. Thus Boston has become an international center for education and medicine.
Regardless of Washington and New York, Boston ranks number one in providing maximum number of jobs per square mile in the country. Boston remains as one of the major port city of United States after independence. The city also has the credit of becoming a major manufacturing center and also the first place in US to introduce the subway system. It is one of the pre-eminent cities that offer the finest quality of living in the world. Also Boston is one of the top cities with high cost of living.
The city’s entire revenue depends on the finance, research, and technology. However tourism also plays a prominent role which attracts more than 16 million tourists annually. The city’s rich history and heritage makes it one of popular tourist destinations of US.
Some of the most attractive places and activities of Boston are as follows.
Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail is one of the must visit places of Boston with a lot of historic landmarks to see and enjoy. This enormous trail which stretches to two-and-a-half-mile is the best way to familiarize with Boston. Come here, take a leisurely walk and see all those revolutionary landmarks those you should not miss in your life.
Boston Duck Tours
The exclusive attraction of Boston- the Boston duck tours, offers you entirely a different experience. The vehicle which travels by land suddenly abandons its wheels and moves into the river. In order to enjoy this pleasure, tourists always dash to Boston especially in the summer.
Boston Common
It is the America’s oldest park which is situated in the heart of the city. The park is especially known for its historical significance and recreational activities. Though developed as a public space in 1640, the park acted as a major camp for British soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
Museum of Science
The museum of science is an ideal example for how a museum should look like. It is one of the most visited science park which includes more than 400 interactive exhibits of which the most popular are the IMAX movie theater, the planetarium, Van de Graaf generator and Virtual Fish Tank. |
