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- 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
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- Average climate: 20-40°F (winter), 75-83°F (summer)Weather.com: Boston Climate
- 5.7% state hotel taxFrommer's: Boston Hotels
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Walking Tours
The Freedom Trail Company offers walking tours that show the events leading up to the historic break from Britain and the brave people who shaped our national government. Attractions include Bunker Hill Monument, Paul Revere|Paul Revere's House, The Boston Common and many more.Another fun walking tour is the Boston Movie Tours, they have a 90-minute tour that visits the hot spots that have been made famous in TV shows and movies.
Bus and Boat Tours
Old Town Trolley has been taking visitors on tours of the city for 25 years. Visit dozens of historical sites and structures that have been preserved and maintained.A Boston Duck Tour is fun for the whole family. Watch the children's faces when they go from the road to water in this amphibious tour bus. Enjoy spending the day on the water and visiting waterfront attractions.
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Boston Tours Questions
What are the best companies that run walking tours in Boston, Massachusetts? 1 AnswerThere are a whole list of tours here, but I don't know how you would find reviews. Maybe a travel website. I'll keep looking. http://www.allbostontours.com/Ci... read more
Is Boston beautiful at night or what? 2 AnswersSome of the harbor views aren't half bad at all... read more
Is Boston the capital of MA? 3 AnswersYes, it is. The cornerstone of the State House (which is across the street from Boston Common) was laid on July 4, 1795 by Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. ... read more



