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 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. Some of the leading educational 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.
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 principal airport for Boston is Logan International.
Here is the seven day weather forecast for Boston:
Product Description: Streetwise Boston Map - Laminated Center City Street Map of Boston, Massachusetts - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated trolley lines & MBTA subway map
This map covers the following areas: Main Boston Map 1:23,000 Downtown Boston Map 1:17,000 Boston Regional Map 1:507,000 Boston Rapid Transit Map (MBTA Subway & Trolley Stations)
Book Description: Not For Tourists Guide to Boston features listings of key services, restaurants, shops, schools, entertainment venues, public transportation, parks, and more, along with helpful detailed maps. NFT Boston contains everything residents need to take advantage of local services and resource, written by people who live and work in Boston.
Product Description: Cradle of democracy, Boston continues to drive progressive American culture, with a thriving arts scene and some of the country's top universities. Stroll through history in this eminently walkable city, enjoying lively neighborhoods, emerald parks and waterfront views. Our local authors reveal the best of Boston, from precolonial artifacts to 21st-century wonders.
Find Freedom - relive the revolution in full color with our special Freedom Trail section.
No Need To Study - explore college hot spots around Harvard, Boston College and MIT and in Cambridge, Fenway and Kenmore Square.
Stir The Melting Pot - experience American landmarks like Boston Common alongside ethnic neighborhoods like the Italian North End with our walking tours.
Beyong The Bean - learn the secret to 'killah chowdah,' where to find the best late-night grub, and why many world-class chefs call Boston home.
Explore More - hike, bike and canoe your way through Cape Cod, Concord and Salem with our informed Excursions chapter.
Eat clam chowder at historic Fanuiel Hall, peruse one of the many bookstores in Harvard Square, shop the chic boutiques on Newbury St., cheer on the Red Sox at Fenway Park, or simply stroll along the Charles River–Fodor's Boston 2008 offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.
The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best –"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."
- We frequently update our Boston guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com. - Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you're seeing the real Boston. - Book includes full-color, pullout map of Boston. - We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.
Key Features: Up to 68 terrific ideas for family days from pirate adventures to puppet shows. Themed directories let you plan your days with your kid's special interests in mind. Insider tips help parents make the best use of their time while saving money and stress. Boston-specific flip art, way-cool trivia with each activity, and a chapter of games keep kids entertained en route and on line. Kid-friendly snack spots and restaurant suggestions included with each activity. All attractions include addresses, phone numbers, Web sites, admission prices, and age appropriateness ratings.
Discover fifty pockets of wilderness bursting with flora and fauna on scenic trails within an hour of Boston. Ideal for families, nature lovers, and hiking enthusiasts, AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Boston leads explorers to the area's most intersting woodlands, reservations, and nature preserves from the North Shore to Concord and the Lincoln Woods, from the Middlesex Fells to the Blue Hills Reservation, and south to the Cape. This handy guide includes directions, trail maps, photos, and Nature Notes that highlight the natural history of the area, including rare bird species and ancient trees. Each trip description includes a summary of the trip time, distance, and difficulty, plus an icon indicating whether the trail is also good for snowshoeing or cross-country. The guide features appendices covering winter recreation, such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as local rock climbing and other opportunities for outdoor adventure in the region, making this guide an essential four-season reference for locals and visitors alike.
Special features include: >Fifty day hikes for all ability levels, ranging from one to eight miles long >Detailed and accurate trail descriptions >Locator map and "At-A-Glance" highlights chart for easy trip comparison and planning >Hiking and safety tips >Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights >Nature Notes about prominent species and unique natural features of each hike >Photographs of plant and animal life reflecting each trip's hidden wonders
Book Description: A children's book for all ages, this vivid, enchanting alphabet book is packed with fascinating information about historic sites in Boston, Cambridge, and environs. (Lexington, Concord, and Salem are included, as well.)
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