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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.
Attractions in Boston include:
Here is some more information about Boston:
- Professional sports teams in Boston include the baseball team, the Boston Red Sox, the basketball team, the Boston Celtics, and the ice hockey team, the Boston Bruins.
- The main airport for 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. Leading 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.
- Some of the leading companies with their headquarters 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.
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StreetWise
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Streetwise Boston Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Boston, Massachusetts - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated trolley lines & MBTA subway mapThis map covers the following areas:
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Boston Rapid Transit Map (MBTA Subway & Trolley Stations) Navigating an unfamiliar city can be overwhelming, particularly if that city is Boston and it’s your first visit. It’s easy to lose a sense of direction in the mish-mash of one-way streets that make up this major but compact urban oasis. After only a short time, you’ll wonder if the defeat of the British was partially due to the notion that they were lost half the time. Consequently, having a well-designed map of the city of Boston is an invaluable tool, not only for first time visitors, but also for residents who have been living in Beantown for years. The STREETWISE® Boston city map is the ultimate aid for getting around New England’s largest city, featuring a manageable yet intricately detailed layout of the entire city from the North End to Fenway, Brookline and Allston, across the river to Cambridge, and back through East Boston. The STREETWISE® Boston map also provides a complete map of the city of Boston’s public transportation options. The MBTA subway and trolley MINI METRO map covers all stops on the Green, Red, Orange, Blue, and Silver T lines. So whether you’re traveling one if by land or two if by sea, the STREETWISE® Map of Boston will get you exactly where you need to go. Our pocket size map of Boston is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® Boston map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. Buy your STREETWISE® Boston map today and you too can navigate Boston, Massachusetts like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar. |
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By Simon Richmond
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Step by Step Boston is a travel guide containing a selection of self-guided walks around the largest city in historic New England, encompassing all of the city’s must-see sights. Fascinating Walks and Tours present 16 walks to experience the city and beyond; from the location of the Boston Tea Party and the internationally renowned institutions of Harvard and MIT, to the mystique of Salem, and excursions to Plymouth and Provincetown. The walks are of varying lengths and suggest places to eat and drink along the way. Clear and detailed maps plot the tours, and a pull-out map, with all of the walks clearly marked, can be used with or without the guide. Overview chapters introduce the city and explore the food and drink, shopping, sport and entertainment on offer. A Directory of practical information is provided to help with planning a trip, and selected hotel and restaurant listings are included. Full-color photographs throughout and a fresh, modern design illustrate the vibrancy of Boston and give a real flavor of New England life today. |
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By Barbara Rockwell
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Insight City Guide Boston is a comprehensive travel guide to this historic and lively city. Full-color photos and maps throughout combine with authoritative text to inspire you to explore Boston and its surrounding areas. Be inspired by the “Best Of Boston” section, which highlights unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information and travel advice you need to plan what to do on your trip, including selective listings for hotel and restaurants. Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into topics such as the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, and whale-watching. Insight’s trademark history and culture coverage provides a fascinating introduction to Boston’s colonial and revolutionary heritage as well as its modern life, while features by local writers delve into everything from the local education industry, Paul Revere, and Salem’s witch-hunts, to the charming suburbs reached by streetcar. Nine Places chapters cover the city, from lofty Beacon Hill to the handsomely renovated Waterfront and the academic hub of Cambridge, while three further excursions chapters suggest trips to historic Plymouth, the inviting beaches and dunelands of Cape Cod, and Lexington and Concord, crucibles of the American Revolution.
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By Inc. Harvard Student Agencies
Let's Go
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Ask any Boston native, and they’ll all tell you the same thing: Bahston rahks. That pride and love is alive in Let’s Go Boston, the only travel guide brought to you by the students who know Boston best. Let’s Go balances the historic and the modern with panache, taking you down cobblestone streets, up the Freedom Trail, and right to Fenway’s cheapest seats. Our neighborhood-by-neighborhood organization means it’s easy to find that perfect trattoria in the North End or the boutique you’ve been dying to visit on Newbury Street. Whether you’re looking to grab a cold Sam Adams or a midday picnic in the Common, we’ve got you covered. |
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The Metro Boston/ Eastern Massachusetts Street Atlas boasts individual maps for over 160 communities. This atlas contains:
A large-scale map of Central Boston
An Eastern Massachusetts road map
Several public transportation maps
Each map contains an index, and indicates shopping centers, community statistics and places of interest. This atlas contains a comprehensive localities index, and offers more coverage than any other atlas in this area. |
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By Marie Morris
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Our author, a longtime resident of Boston's North End, hits all the highlights, from Fenway Park to the Freedom Trail. She's checked out the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget.Inside you'll find: • Insider advice on experiencing the best of Boston without breaking the bank. Our author will point you to free or reduced-cost entry times at the top museums, the best spots for a picnic or a stroll, dirt-cheap college concerts and shows--and even free concerts by professional orchestras. • Where to find the freshest seafood, the most elegant spots for afternoon tea, the tastiest dim sum in Chinatown, and the best cannoli in the North End. • Up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife, from the artsy boutiques on Newbury Street to the lively and chaotic college bars & clubs in Allston. • In-depth coverage of Cambridge • Detailed walking tours; accurate neighborhood maps; and advice on planning a successful family vacation • Side trips to Lexington, Concord, Plymouth, and the North Shore. • Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way. • Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people. • User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences. |
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New Fifth Edition! 167 Communities. Full color. One map per communtiy. Index on each map. Large-scale map of Central Boston. More coverage than any other atlas. Localities index. Public transportation maps. Eastern MA road map. Places of interest. Shopping centers. Community statistics. |
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By Maria T. Olia
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Boston is what I would like the whole United States to be, said Charles Dickens. This book covers the very best Boston has to offer, from historical sites to brand-new landmarks; from a contemporary arts community to funky or high-end shopping; and from a buzz-worthy dining and nightclub scene to walkable Downtown Boston with its charming architecture and diverse neighborhoods. Discover what to see (with Top Picks noted), where to eat and drink, where to shop, and where to stay. Cambridge, suburbs, and excursions outside Boston are covered, too. Has handy Notes pages. 216 pages plus 11 fold-out maps. |
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By Boston Globe
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Boston’s Secret Spaces offers tantalizing peeks into places ordinary mortals rarely see. |
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By Not For Tourists
Not For Tourist
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With details on everything from Bunker Hill to Central Square, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs. The Not For Tourists Guide to Boston is the ultimate guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business travelers, and tourists alike. It divides the city into twenty-eight neighborhoods, mapped out and marked with user-friendly icons identifying services and entertainment venues. Restaurants, banks, community gardens, hiking, public transportation, and landmarks—NFT packs it all into one convenient pocket-sized guide. The guide includes a foldout highway map, and sections on all of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville. Buy it for your cah or your pawket; the NFT guide to Beantown will help you make the most of your time in the city. 110 color photographs |
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