Boston
Boston, formally the City of Boston, is the capital and most populous metropolis of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States, as well as the country's 24th-most populous city. The city proper encompasses around 48.4 square miles and will have a population of 675,647 in 2020, making it the most populous city in New England.
Boston is more than just a baseball town with brownstones and bookish university types. It also has America's first large free municipal public library, subway system, public school, and public park. To say the city is historic is an understatement, yet this incredibly clever college town isn't stuck in time. A well-rounded tour to Boston combines the classic and the modern: Spend your time seeing historic places including as the Paul Revere House and Faneuil Hall, as well as modern attractions such as the Museum of Fine Arts. Beacon Hill is home to elegant mansions from yesteryear, as well as stylish stores and cutting-edge hotels. Yes, come for the history, but don't pass up the chance to witness the unmistakable Beantown flair.
Despite its rough-and-tumble reputation in gritty films such as "Black Mass," "American Hustle," and "The Town," Boston's sophisticated, cosmopolitan mentality is reflected in its trendy restaurants, urban parks, and modern museums. Residents are still rooting for their beloved Red Sox, but they're also visiting the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway for a free yoga session or the quirky SoWa Open Market for some antique shopping. So pull up a stool and join them at their favorite pub for oyster shooters and New England clam chowder, or head to Back Bay to drink a coffee while strolling down trendy Newbury Street. You'll need more than a few days to fully appreciate the city's amenities.
Location: New England, the United States
Best time to visit: June to October
Ranking:
- #2 Best Weekend Getaways in New England
- #2 Best Historical Cities to Visit in the USA
- #3 Best Places to Visit in August
Website: https://www.boston.gov/
