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Vacation 2 USA   >   Massachusetts   >   Towns and Cities   >   Boston

   
 

Boston


Boston is the capital and most populous city of Massachusetts. As of 2005, the city of Boston's population was 596,638. Additionally, Boston lies within a large metropolitan area, the 11th largest in the United States, known as "Greater Boston", which is home to approximately 4.4 million people. Boston is not only the largest city in Massachusetts, but also in the whole of New England, and hence is often considered the unofficial cultural and business capital of the region.

Boston, Massachusetts Attractions in Boston include:

Boston Facts


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  • Some of the leading companies headquartered in Boston include Bain & Company, Bain Capital, Gilette (now a subsiduary of Proctor & Gamble), Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, New Balance and The Boston Consulting Group.

  • The main airport serving Boston is Logan International.

  • Boston is sometimes known as the "Athens of America" because of the many teaching, educational and research institutions located in the area - including over 100 colleges and universities in the Greater Boston Area, and more than 250,000 students in Boston and Cambridge. Important education institutions in Boston include Boston University, Harvard University's business and medical schools, Northeastern University and Suffolk University. Boston University is a private research university and 4th largest employer in the city. Northeastern University is a private national research university known for its links with business and industry. Suffolk University is a small private university, particularly known for its law school.

  • Professional sports teams in Boston include the baseball team, the Boston Red Sox, the ice hockey team, the Boston Bruins, and the NBA basketball team, the Boston Celtics.

  • Boston's nicknames include "Athens of America", "B-town", "Bean Town", "BeanCity", "Beantown", "City of Notions", "Puritan City", "The Bean", "The Cradle of Liberty", "The Hub", and "The Hub of the Universe".

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Streetwise Boston Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Boston, Massachusetts (Michelin Streetwise Maps)

By Michelin

Michelin Travel Publications
Released: August 12th, 2018
Map (1 pages)

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  • Brand: Michelin Travel Publications
  • ISBN: 2067229915
  • EAN: 9782067229914
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  • Format: Folded Map
  • Edition: Revised
  • Number of Pages: 1
  • Author: Michelin
  • Publication Date: August 12th, 2018
  • Release Date: August 12th, 2018
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  • Weight: 0.220462262 Pounds
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Fodor's Boston (Full-color Travel Guide)

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Fodor's Travel
Released: January 24th, 2023
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  • ISBN: 1640975535
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  • Number of Pages: 304
  • Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
  • Publication Date: January 24th, 2023
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Fodor's Boston (Full-color Travel Guide)

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Fodor's Travel
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  • ISBN: 1640973028
  • EAN: 9781640973022
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  • Edition: 31
  • Number of Pages: 304
  • Author: Fodor’s Travel Guides
  • Publication Date: January 19th, 2021
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Eat Like a Local- Boston: Boston Massachusetts Food Guide (Eat Like a Local United States Cities & Towns)

By Nicolette Degrassi

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Released: September 19th, 2022
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  • EAN: 9798353642275
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  • Number of Pages: 85
  • Authors: Nicolette Degrassi, Eat Like a Local
  • Publication Date: September 19th, 2022
  • Release Date: September 19th, 2022
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Moon 52 Things to Do in Boston: Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation, Getaways (Moon Travel Guides)

By Cameron Sperance

Moon Travel
Released: March 29th, 2022
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  • ISBN: 1640495339
  • EAN: 9781640495333
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  • Edition: 1
  • Number of Pages: 256
  • Author: Cameron Sperance
  • Publication Date: March 29th, 2022
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Boston: The Best Of Boston For Short Stay Travel (Short Stay Travel - City Guides)

By Gary Jones

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Released: October 1st, 2018
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  • ISBN: 1724025449
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  • Number of Pages: 106
  • Author: Gary Jones
  • Publication Date: October 1st, 2018
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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Boston (Pocket Travel Guide)

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  • Number of Pages: 160
  • Author: DK Eyewitness
  • Publication Date: June 14th, 2022
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Boston and the State of Massachusetts:: Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know (Arcadia Kids)

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  • ISBNs: 9781439600993, 1439600996
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  • Number of Pages: 48
  • Author: Kate Boehm Jerome
  • Publication Date: May 2nd, 2011
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Boston Travel Guide 2023: Shops, Arts, Entertainment and Good Places to Drink and Eat in Boston, Massachusetts (Travel Guide 2023)

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  • Number of Pages: 158
  • Author: Deborah B. Lyon
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