Visit Boston
Full of history and at the same time so youthful, Boston grew up based on the deepest concepts of freedom. A fundamental part of the American Revolution, which began in 1775, the city today is a portrait of modernity and innovation. Despite its current characteristics, Boston does not forget the past and is intensely experiencing the most important moment of its trajectory: the Independence of the United States.
Between cobblestone streets and charming red brick buildings, those who walk around the city relive some of the most important moments for North Americans. Just follow the Freedom Trail route to discover the places of the encounters and battles that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. You will walk where Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, George Washington and other “sons of liberty” passed. The city's struggle helped transform what were once the Thirteen Colonies into today's United States of America. And this story is not just in museums, it is on the street where 19 million tourists pass every year.
The same path that led the city to the American Revolution today leads Boston to the scientific and technological revolutions, the effervescent cultural movements, the high quality gastronomy, the intense sports life and the lively day to day life of a university city. It's hard to dissociate the remarkable history from all this, but just sit for a few minutes on the lawn of the Public Garden to believe that Boston has always been a light, modern and very hospitable city.
Follow the red brick road! This may be the must heard phrase by tourists visiting Boston. The phenomenon is due to one of the most charming features of the city. Thinking about each visitor, and how to make everyone's life easier, Boston created a route that follows the main points connected to the Independence of the United States. It is there, on the Freedom Trail, that every tourist's journey through the history of the United States begins.
It may seem like an exaggeration, but in practice there really is a red line that guides crowds through the streets of Boston. The most concentrated ones even walk looking at the ground. Sometimes the trail is actually made of bricks, at other times the color is just represented by a strip of paint on the asphalt. At each stop, a metal block embedded in the ground, identified with the trail mark, alerts the visitor. The important thing is to stay on course and, without needing help or a map, get to know the main sights related to the history of Boston.
The receptivity of the residents and the care for tourists (like the Freedom Trail itself) make everyone feel quickly at home. Despite the cold for most of the year, Boston invites you to go outside and take long walks, or, for the most athletic, a great marathon. Cycle through Downtown at the speed of those rushing to work, get lost among the buildings of the Financial District, rent a bike to ride Harbor Walk and spend many hours in the elegant neighborhood of Beacon Hill. In fact, hours are what you will gain, and never lose, inside each wonderful museum in the city.
Choosing where to stay in Boston is an easy one. The city is small and the main attractions are concentrated in an area that can be easily explored on foot. If you're not in the mood for long walks, public transport proves to be an excellent option and will reach almost all attractions. Therefore, prioritize accommodations that are close to the subway, which in Boston is known as T.
Keep in mind that, despite being efficient, the subway doesn't have stations on every block, like in New York. Walks of 10 to 15 minutes between one stop and another are normal and considered fast. So don't be surprised if there isn't a line passing through your hotel door.
In addition to the sights, especially the historic ones, the city of Boston offers many museums, restaurants and shopping opportunities. If you still have a little time left after walking so much, be sure to stop by Salem. Full of mysticism, the city retains the aura of the times when it gained fame for the supposed witches who lived there. Today everything is fake and there is almost nothing left that dates from that period. Still, Salem is a charming place and great to spend the day wandering around.
Each trip to Boston is better than the last. Each discovery impresses and proves how amazing this place is. Boston is democratic, appeals to all tastes and involves tourists.
Get ready for an amazing trip. Go to Boston and always be surprised.
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