Boston is the capital and largest city in the American state of Massachusetts. It’s also the largest city in New England and Boston city is home to around 650,000 residents. The city has grown and evolved dramatically since its formation in 1630 and now boasts a rich history, which attracts around 16 million visitors a year.
Although it totals only about 89.6 square miles, Boston is America’s fourth most densely populated city that is not part of the larger city’s metropolitan area. Roughly speaking, the city is surrounded by the “Greater Boston” area and is bordered by the cities and towns of Somerville, Canton, Newton and Everett, to name but a few.
The city has so much to offer but is often forgotten thanks to its more exciting neighbors of New York and New Bedford but Boston isn’t a place which should be forgotten in a hurry. Here are my top reasons to give Boston a visit.
Boston shares many of its cultural roots with greater New England and so has a culture which is hard to match. Residents speak with an accent which is known as “Boston English” and the city has great local delicacies like seafood, salt and dairy products.
3. The city has a number of key attractions, including the Boston Early Music Festival, the Boston Opera House and the Boston Ballet. All of which are great for tourists and residents alike.
The city is home to 4 major North American professional sports leagues. Key teams in the area include the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Americans and the Boston Blazers. Teams play regularly and always put on a good show.
Boston is home to the set of the popular television series “Cheers”. In Quincy Market there is a replica of the original set which is well worth a visit if you’re a fan of the show.