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(Boston, Massachusetts (MA), USA)



Boston, MA is a relatively compact city and most of the major places of interest are within walking distance of each other. Tourists and business travelers will find that there is a wide selection of Boston hotels available to suit every taste and budget, ranging from the most luxurious hotels and large chain hotels, to smaller inexpensive lodgings. Despite having such a choice of hotels, it is always wise to select and book a hotel for your Boston vacation well in advance.

The whole of the greater Boston area is served by an excellent transport system, which includes an underground railway - the 'T', which, is perhaps the easiest way to travel into and around the city. Logan Airport, handling over 60 airlines, is located close to Boston's downtown area and can be quickly reached by the subway.





There are several tourism and tourist information offices situated in the city centre of Boston and these provide up-to-date information about Boston tourist attractions, museums, local celebrations, travel, Boston sightseeing and general tourism.

Second only to San Francisco for its popularity with tourists, an American travel information magazine recently named Boston as the seventh most popular city in the world. One reason for this deserved popularity is the tangible sense of history to be found in Boston, unlike most other American cities. In many ways Boston could be described as the birthplace of the United States.

There are world-class collections in both the city's museums and art galleries, and visitors to Boston will find everything from the finest in international dining to shopping that extends from great bargains to the ultimate in chic. Boston is also home to some top sporting teams. The Boston Celtics are America's most famous professional basketball team and few teams have a more illustrious history than the well-known Boston Red Sox, New England's only major-league baseball team. More information on Boston Tourist Attractions...

Boston is the gateway to New England, which is a region of unique charm and exceptional beauty. At Christmas Boston becomes a truly magical place and many trees in the city center sparkle with thousands of lights. A visit to New England in the fall is an incomparable experience, when Mother Nature reveals her full range of autumn colors, as the canopies of the trees become fiery red, glistening gold and bright orange.

Boston is a city which is very walkable, and most of its premier attractions are within an area of just five miles. Although encouraging economic growth, Boston retains much of its historic beauty. Famous for the role it played in the American Revolution, the city is justly proud of offering something for everyone, from museums to professional sports and from the freshest of seafood to the finest Italian cuisine, Boston is not just a wonderful place to visit, but it is also a great base to start exploring New England.

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More Boston Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: USA
• Location: Suffolk County, Massachusetts (MA)
• Status: state capital and county seat
• Area: 48 square miles / 124 square kilometers
• Population: 600,000 in the city, 3.2 million in the metropolitan area
• Language: American English
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Time zone: GMT - 5 hours Eastern Standard Time (daylight saving time is observed)
• Country dialing code: +1
• Telephone area code: 617 / 781
• Religion: mainly Protestant
• Electricity: 110 volts AC, 50 Hz - flat two-pin plugs or third round pin are used
• Average daily January temperature: 2ºC / 36ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 28ºC / 82ºF
• Annual rainfall: 1054 mm / 41.5 inches
• Elevation: 3 meters / 10 ft

 
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