Article Written By: shawntrelly
One of the oldest cities in the United Sates, Boston is regarded as the Capital of New England for its economic as well as cultural impact on the entire region. Its remarkable colonial era architecture, vivacious seafaring heritage and a strong character make it one of the country s most distinguishing place. Once you land up in this city you will be amazed at the number of the attractions. The range and beauty of tourist delights might make you run out of memory in your digital camera or films if you are a traditionalist! Be prepared and be sure to have plenty of memory space both in your camera and head! For travellers who are lucky enough to grab tickets on cheap flights to Boston and even those who are not that lucky, the most striking feature of the city remains its simplicity. Even with all its world-class restaurants, museums and shops – it remains amazingly compact and exceedingly likeable! Boston s finest walking expedition is full of interesting history and open all year round! Meandering through nearly 4 km of city streets, the Freedom Trail links Boston s significant revolutionary and colonial era sites. Walk from attraction to attraction and live the wonderful history of this vibrant city. You can also come across some of the most distinctive restaurants and shops along the trail. Boston's Freedom Trail is in fact a perfect lure for tourists who wish to explore the region s distinguished past! Bustling with commotion that is indicative of colonial past with a modern twist, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is hugely popular among tourists. Once a throbbing hub of Boston s mercantile activity, Faneuil Hall Marketplace today stands a landmark where millions of visitors travel to check out region's most excellent shopping and dining options. The United States' most prominent university, Harvard, has nurtured some of the world's greatest minds in the past 350 years! And from the tourists' point of view, the best part is that the much of the university is open to the public. So get your cameras ready as this landmark offers you plenty of photo ops! People can check out the Massachusetts Hall, John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall and Museum of Natural History at the university. One need not to be an art and culture aficionado to be impressed by the stunning collection that is displayed at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. From the beautiful courtyard to the excellent presentation of artefacts, this museum is really one of a kind!
This Article Has Been Published on Fri, 3 Jun 2011 and Read 301 Times