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Boston had been a thriving
city long before the United States itself existed.
Founded in the 17th century, Boston has been the center
of attention in New England since the colonial period.
Today's Boston continues to boast some of the best
attractions to be found in the Northeastern US. As the
"cradle of the Revolution," Boston is full of history
like no other city in America. For over 350 years, some
of the world's greatest patriots, writers, thinkers,
athletes and artists have called Boston their home,
leaving an indelible mark on this incredible city in the
process.
A trip to Boston is necessarily a trip into American
history. Boston was the center of the revolutionary
movement in the 1770's, and the monuments to those
glorious times still stand. Faneuil Hall (1742) was a
meeting place for revolutionary leaders, and it now
houses dozens of shops and restaurants. The Old State
House (1713) was the site of the colonial government and
is open for tours. Paul Revere's house is also open for
tours, and the Old North Church (1723) and its famous
lanterns are still in use. The site of the Boston
Massacre where five colonists died in 1770 has been
preserved. The First Public School was in Boston; some
of its graduates include Sam Adams and Ben Franklin. The
Granary Burying Ground in the middle of town has the
graves of patriots John Hancock, Paul Revere and others.
Even the Boston Tea Party is commemorated in a floating
ship museum, not far from the floating museum aboard the
USS Constitution, America's first great warship.
In addition to history, Boston boasts a wonderful
cultural tradition. There are currently more than 23
major theatres, orchestras, and symphonies in Boston,
and more small theatres numbering into the hundreds. The
Old Corner Bookstore was a favorite meeting-place for
Hawthorne, Longfellow, Emerson, Thoreau and other great
American writers. The Museum of Fine Arts is the largest
museum in New England, and is the centerpiece of a
collection of art museums that are spread all across the
city.
Kids will love Boston's history, and they will also love
many of its other attractions. Boston Common, which once
housed British troops, is now a beautiful park in the
center of the city. The Franklin Park Zoo is nearby,
with a Children's Zoo and other kid-friendly
attractions. The Boston Science Museum feature over 400
hands-on exhibits. The New England Aquarium has more
than 2000 sea creatures on display, including fish,
whales, and penguins. Finally, the Boston Children's
museum is dedicated to educating and entertaining kids
at the same time.
Sports fans can attend professional basketball, hockey,
and baseball games involving some of America's greatest
teams. Football fans can enjoy professional games or
college-level ball at many of Boston's dozens of
colleges and universities.
Millions of visitors a year come to Boston for its
history, and once they arrive they discover that there's
even more to enjoy in this amazing city.
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