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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)
- Average climate: 20-40°F (winter), 75-83°F (summer)Weather.com: Boston Climate
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Boston, located on the Atlantic coast in the northeastern United States, is the capital of Massachusetts. a Boston vacation can include typical city amenities such as theater and fine dining, with access to beaches and whale watching.
Boston is also steeped in history. You can trace the origins of the the American revolution on the Freedom trail, visit the Old North Church, and tour Paul Revere's house.
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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 Athenaeum, 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."Boston Airport Information
- Airport: Logan International
- Aer Lingus, Terminal E (800) 474-7424
- Air Canada, Terminal B (888) 247-2262
- Air France, Terminal E (800) 237-2747
- AirTran Airways, Terminal C (800) 247-8726
- Alaska Airlines, Terminal A (800) 252-7522
- Alitalia, Terminal E (800) 223-5730,
- American Airlines (domestic), Terminal B (800) 433-7300
- American Airlines (intrenational), Terminal E, (800) 433-7300
- American Eagle, Terminal B (800) 433-7300,
- British Airways, Terminal E (800) 247-9297,
- Cape Air, Terminal C (800) 352-0714,
- Continental, Terminal A (800) 525-0280,
- Delta Air Lines (domestic), Terminal A (800) 221-1212, www.delta.com
- Delta Air Lines (iinternational), Terminal E (800) 221-1212
- Finnair, Terminal E (800) 950-5000
- Iberia, Terminal E (800) 772-4642
- Icelandair, Terminal E (800) 223-5500
- JetBlue Airways (domestic), Terminal C (800) 538-2583
- JetBlue Airways (international), Terminal E (800) 538-2583
- Lufthansa, Terminal E (800) 645-3880
- Midwest, Terminal C (800) 452-2022
- Northwest/KLM (domestic), Terminal A (800) 225-2525
- Northwest/KLM (international), Terminal E (800) 225-2525
- Porter Airlines, Terminal E (888) 619-8622,(effective 9/16/09)
- SATA (Azores Express), Terminal E (800) 762-9995
- Southwest Airlines, Terminal E(800) 435-9792, (effective 8/16/09)
- Spirit Airlines, Terminal B (800) 772-7117
- Sun Country, Terminal C (800) 359-6786
- Swiss Air, Terminal E (877) 359-7947
- TACV, Terminal E (866) 359-8228
- United Airlines, Terminal C (800) 241-6522
- United Express, Terminal C (800) 241-6522
- US Airways (domestic), Terminal B (800) 428-4322
- US Airways (international), Terminal E (800) 428-4322
- US Airways Express, Terminal B (800) 428-4322
- US Airways Shuttle (LaGuardia & D.C.), Terminal B (800) 428-4322
- Virgin America, Terminal B (877) 359-8474
- Virgin Atlantic Airways, Terminal E (800) 862-8621
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Boston Weather
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Current ConditionsBoston, MA as of Tue, 24 Nov 2009 4:54 pm EST
Cloudy
49°F(9°C)Barometer: 30.16 steady Humidity: 86% Visibility: 10 mi Wind: 10 mph Sunrise: 6:45 am Sunset: 4:15 pm -
Today's Forecast
Mostly CloudyHigh: 49°F (9°C)
Low: 39°F (3°C) -
Tomorrow's Forecast

Mostly CloudyHigh: 55°F (12°C)
Low: 42°F (5°C)
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Boston Vacations Questions
When is the best time of year to visit Boston? 2 AnswersThere is no particularly best time to travel to Boston, as the city is always a pleasure to see at any time of the year. There is something or the other going o... read more
What are the top 3 must see sites in Boston? 3 AnswersBoston is full of history, so from a history standpoint I would say. 1) Bunker Hill - The site of the first major battle of the American Revolution fought on Ju... read more
Where can I get Boston Red Sox Tickets for a game at Fenway Park in September? 2 AnswersThe Red Sox home page http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=bos&m=9&y=2009 OR ticketsnow.com http://www.ticketsnow.com/boston-red-sox-tic... read more
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