USA · City Guide
Boston
Boston is one of America's most historic, walkable and intellectually vibrant cities, combining the revolutionary heritage of the Freedom Trail, world class museums, the outstanding collegiate culture of Harvard and MIT, an excellent food scene centred on New England seafood and a passionate sports culture that permeates the entire city. From Beacon Hill and the Back Bay to the waterfront and Cambridge, Boston rewards every kind of visitor.
Elect's take
"Boston is the American city I find most consistently enjoyable. The combination of walkable neighbourhoods, world class institutions, outstanding food and a depth of history that feels genuinely present in the everyday life of the city creates something that I return to whenever the opportunity arises."
The Freedom Trail is a remarkable 2.5 mile walk through 16 historically significant sites including Paul Revere's House, the Old North Church and the Boston Common that brings the American Revolution genuinely to life. The Museum of Fine Arts has one of the finest collections in North America with exceptional American, European and Egyptian art. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is one of the world's most unusual and beautiful art museums, the collection installed exactly as its founder specified in a beautiful Venetian-style palazzo. The food scene is outstanding — fresh New England clam chowder, lobster rolls and outstanding seafood from the harbour combined with a vibrant restaurant scene across the South End, Beacon Hill and Cambridge make Boston one of America's best food cities.
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Freedom Trail
A 2.5 mile walk through 16 Revolutionary War heritage sites in the heart of the city.
Museum of Fine Arts
One of North America's finest art museums with outstanding international collections.
New England Seafood
Outstanding clam chowder, lobster rolls and fresh seafood from Boston's harbour.
Beacon Hill
A beautifully preserved neighbourhood of Federal-style brownstones and gas-lit streets.
Harvard & MIT
Two of the world's greatest universities with beautiful campuses in Cambridge.
Boston Sports Culture
One of America's most passionate sporting cities with legendary teams across every sport.
