Boston, Massachusetts Hotels and City Guide

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Boston is situated on a magnificent natural harbour, opening onto Massachusetts Bay. This 250-year-old city is distinguished not only by its many fascinating historical sites, but also by its thriving cultural heart, covering all aspects of the visual and performing arts. The Boston Ballet and Symphony Orchestra have achieved wide acclaim and are highly esteemed throughout the world. More surprisingly, Boston is 'America's Walking City', renowned for its many footpaths and trails, including the famous Freedom Trail. Many old and new attractions can be accessed from the trail, including some of the finest educational tours available in America. In the evenings, the best live music, sports, dancing, theatre and food await in every nook and cranny of this vibrant, exhilarating city.

Boston Attractions

USS Constitution
Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129
Tel: +1 617 426 1812

Berthed in the preserved Charlestown dockyard, the 1797 historic warship is now part of the Boston National Historical Park.

Boston Common
Downtown Boston, MA

The oldest public park in the country, with swan-boat rides on the lake, ancient trees and a colourful array of shrubs. Located between Tremont, Beacon, Charles and Boylston Streets.

Faneuil Hall and Square
South Market Street, Boston, MA 02109
Tel: +1 617 523 1300 | Fax: +1 617 523 1779

The 1742 hall served as a meeting place during the American Revolution. It contains a military museum and paintings of notable battles. The square is filled with restaurants and speciality shops.

Bunker Hill Monument
Monument Square, Boston, MA 02129
Tel: +1 617 242 5641

This 221-foot granite obelisk commemorates the Revolutionary Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place on 17th June 1775. The monument exhibits memorabilia and has a spiral staircase to the top, from which there is a commanding view over Boston.

New England Aquarium
Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Tel: +1 617 973 5200

A huge, colourful, central aquarium displaying a fantastic and vibrant collection of aquatic life, including sharks, sea turtles and numerous fish.

Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Tel: +1 617 266 1492

Renowned for its impressive acoustics, the hall is also home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops and the Handel and Haydn Society. Performances range from classical concerts, jazz and popular music concerts to the occasional circus troupe.

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