Boston Vacation

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Official Tourism Site: Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Fodor's: Boston Travel Guide
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IgoUgo: Boston Tourism and Travel Guide

Boston Flights

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Boston City Info

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Boston Transportation

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Boston Activities

Boston Events

Boston Attractions

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Museum of Fine Arts
The Freedom Trail
Harvard University
Fenway Park

Boston Tours

Boston Hotels

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Boston Restaurants

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Boston Shopping

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Boston Nightlife

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Boston's Weekly Dig

Boston Blogs

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Guide Note

Nicknamed "Beantown," Boston is the capital of Massachusetts.

Fast Facts

Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
County: Suffolk
Mayor: Thomas M. Menino
Population: 581,616 (2006 est)¹
Founded: 1630
Currency: U.S. Dollar
Area code: +617 and +857
Time zone: EST

Attractions

Boston is the site of major historical events like the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and it was the starting point of Paul Revere's famous "Midnight Ride." History buffs, make sure to visit the Boston National Historical Park and see eight historical attractions all in one place. Some of these sites include, the Bunker Hill Monument, Paul Revere's House and the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Culture

Boston is rich in art, dance and music and there is always a concert at the Boston Opera House. Enjoy a day filled with museums like the Boston Athenæum, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Don't forget to visit the Franklin Park Zoo, (one of the oldest zoos in the United States) or a catch Red Sox game at Fenway Park. Then step into one of Boston's 2000 restaurants and enjoy a plate of seafood or, of course, a bowl of Boston "chowda."

Mahalo Suggests

While planning a trip, please see our Boston Hotels, Boston Restaurants and Boston Tours.

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