Boston is one of America's most cultural, stimulating, and livable cities. The American Revolution began in this area and the presence of over 60 distinguished universities and colleges maintain the tradition of openness to new ideas and differing lifestyles. Boston has been known to be called the "Cradle of Liberty" and the "Hub of the Universe." The city blazed the way towards independence for the United States 350 years ago. It is the American city of many "firsts" with the first public library, the first public schools, and the first subway system.

Exploring Boston
On any given day, you could walk Boston’s historic Freedom Trail; or walk the Black Heritage Trail; tour Boston’s harbor islands by boat; hear a chamber music concert at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum; take in a Boston Red Sox game; see the street performers at Faneuil Hall; shop the boutiques on Newbury Street; rollerblade on Boston’s Esplanade (site of the famous Fourth of July Boston Pops concert and fireworks); or stroll the galleries of the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA). You’ll have just as many choices in the evening. There are hundreds of fabulous restaurants to try, from waterside seafood joints to upscale French fusion bistros. After dinner, take in a movie, catch some theatre, see some dance, or track Boston’s alternative music scene at the Middle East.

Getting Away
Within two hours of Boston, you can find yourself:
Strolling along the sand dunes of Cape Cod
Skiing the trails of New Hampshire
Antiquing in Vermont
Eating lobster by the sea in Maine
Touring the mansions of Newport, Rhode Island
Exploring the official submarine museum on Connecticut's seashore