• Country: United States
    • State: Massachusetts
    • County: Suffolk
    • Mayor: Thomas M. MeninoCity of Boston: Mayor's Office
    • Population: 599,351 (2007)American FactFinder: Boston city, Massachusetts
    • Founded: 1630 by Puritan colonistsBoston Real Estate MLS Homes for Sale Listings: Boston History
    • Currency: U.S. dollar
    • Area code: 617 and 857
    • Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC-5
    • Area: 89.6 square milesBoston City Guide: Boston, Massachusetts Information
    • Census rank: 20th largest city in the nation (2000)
    • Origin: Massachusetts was named after an Algonquian Indian word that means "a big hill place."Boston City Facts: Boston City Information
      • State bird
      :
      Black-capped chickadee (Penthestes atricapillus)
      • State dog
      :
      Boston terrier
      • State flower
      :
      Mayflower
      • State tree
      :
      American elm (Ulmus Americana)
      • State dessert
      :
      Boston cream pie
      • State nickname
      :
      Bay state
      • State motto
      :
      "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty)
      • State song
      :
      All Hail to Massachusetts
    • Average climate: 20-40°F (winter), 75-83°F (summer)Weather.com: Boston Climate
    • 5.7% state hotel taxFrommer's: Boston Hotels
  • Boston has over 2,000 restaurants to choose from.City Search: City Search Local specialties include baked beans, cod, and "chowda."
  • Luxury Dining

    The No. 9 Park Restaurant could be considered the finest dining experience in Boston. It was listed on the "Best of Boston 2006 Restaurant" list.Boston Magazine: Boston Magazine Home to chef Chef Barbara Lynch and her showcase menu's of Italian and French cuisine. Start with appetizers such as Oysters, grilled octopus or prune stuffed Gnocchi, then move on to main courses such as "loin of Colorado" Lamb, Crispy Pork Belly or Wild Striped Bass. Save room for desserts like a creme fraiche croustillant or a chocolate and cardamom mousse.
  • Moderate Dining

    Seafood foodies should try the The Daily Catch. This moderately priced restaurant menu consists of a variety of calamari and a tempting selection of broiled, fried, and Sauteed fish and shellfish. Or try the signature dish of black squid-ink fettuccine, and linguine with clam sauce. Zagat claims they have “some of the best squid in Beantown.”Zagat: Zagat
  • Affordable Dining

    Check out Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage for an affordable dining experience. Here they serve seven ounces of house-ground beef and the "best onion rings in the world".Frommer's: Frommer's They also cater to vegetarians by serving dishes such as veggie burgers, salads, and creamy, garlicky hummus. Bring the kids and try a real raspberry lime "Rickey" (raspberry syrup, lime juice, lime wedges, and club soda).
  • Mahalo Suggests

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

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