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Boston is the largest city in New England, the capital of the state of Massachusetts. Late May through late September, you'll be comfortable with no jacket or sweater in Boston. However weather is unpredictable (with the ocean to the east and mountains to the north and west) in Boston and in the winter it becomes very cold. Public transit in Boston is convenient and relatively inexpensive. Public transport can take you almost directly everything.

Top 10 things to do in Boston!

Here you'll find various famous landmarks and attractions of Boston. You can find all kind of interesting facts and information about some of the city's most remarkable landmarks.

Freedom Trail

The Freedom Trail links 16 historic sites, many of them associated with the Revolution and the early days of the United States. The Freedom Trail is marked by a line of red paint or red brick in the sidewalk. The beginning of the trail is accessible on the Green Line or the Red Line from Park St station. Read more...

Boston Children's Museum

Boston Children's Museum exists to help children understand and enjoy the world in which they live. The museum includes a sprawling jungle gym, an amazing climbing structure, and cultural experiences like a walk-through, simulated Latin American supermarket. Children under 4 have a special room, Playspace, that's packed with toys and activities. You can also enjoy outdoor eating and playing in the waterside park.

Paul Revere House

This house, home to Paul Revere for 30 years, was built around 1680, bought by Revere in 1770. It was put to a number of uses before being turned into a museum in 1908. One of the most beautiful points on the Freedom Trail, this 2 1/2-story wood structure presents history on a human scale. A place of pilgrim's journey for history lovers, it provides an fascinating glance into the domestic life of Revere’s family with exposes of their furniture and possessions including silverwork created by Revere, who was a great metalsmith.

Museum of Science

For the ultimate informative hands-on learning exhibits, direct to the Museum of Science. The museum has more than 600 interactive exhibits. Favorites include a Virtual FishTank that allows visitors to design their own virtual fish, The Mugar Omni Theater, which shows IMAX movies, and a full-scale space capsule. The impressive range of displays explores computers, technology, complex systems, dinosaurs, and much more. It present facts and concepts so effortlessly that everyone winds up discovering something. Take some time to explore the permanent and temporary exhibits, all of them are great fun.

The north End

The North End is the oldest neighborhood in Boston. It is a charming maze of narrow streets and foreign marketplaces, you will find twisted cobblestone streets that take you to hidden parks. It is considered one of the best Italian neighborhoods in the country. Loved for its Italian restaurants, the North End is also the home to the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House. The North End is considered one of the safest neighborhoods in Boston.

Museum of Fine Arts

This is Boston's largest and most comprehensive art museum, and also one of the pricier museums in the US. Among the numerous highlights of the magnificent collections are the Impressionist paintings, including one of the largest collections of Monets outside of Paris, Asian and Old Kingdom Egyptian collections, classical art, Buddhist temple, and medieval sculpture and tapestries. The museum also has strong collections of textiles, costumes, and prints dating from the 15th century, including many works by Dürer and Goya, and its collection of antique musical instruments is among the finest in the world.

New England Aquarium

This fish tank is home to more than 15,000 fish and other sea creatures, many of which were grown in the museum's labs. You can find penguins, sharks, moral eels, brightly colored tropical fish and other exotic sea animals. In the penguin pool you can find three species of penguins: Rockhopper, Little Blue, and African penguins. The Simons IMAX Theater shows large-format 3D breathtaking virtual journeys.

Boston Common

Boston Common is the oldest public park in the United States, dating from 1634, it's as old as the city itself. Boston Common may seem like a unique urban green space, but is a link in a greater chain of green space that stretches all the way through Boston to the suburb of Roxbury. Read more...

Blue Hills Ski Area

Within 12 miles of Downtown Boston, Blue Hills Ski Area provides a great family-fun environment for all ages for both skiing and snowboarding! Complete with a PSIA learning center, which includes accredited children's programs ages 4 and up, plus private and group lessons. There is one double chair lift, two magic carpets and one rope tow service, and eight rails with over 80% of trails lit for night skiing.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

In the heart of Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is adjacent to historic Faneuil Hall and is bordered by the financial district, the waterfront, the North End, Government Center and Haymarket. It is a well-traveled part of Boston's "Freedom Trail." It's the seat of American history and the site of one of America's most famous shopping and dining experiences, Faneuil Hall Marketplace.