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It's More than Just Beans!
Founded in 1630, Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England, at a population of 590,000. It's a city full of sports like the Sox, Bruins and Celtics, history (remember the Boston Tea Party?), unique buildings like the Hancock Tower and the Pru, world renowned museums, unbeatable restaurants, and above all, character.
It's a Very Old City!
Since Boston buildings have been close together for hundreds of years, before the advent of cars, the road system is quite tough to navigate. The much criticized "Big Dig" work that was done from the first ground breaking in 1991 and being completed in 2007. The new tunnel system had huge obstacles to overcome, such as tunneling under an existing subway tunnel and circumventing pipes and wires already in place. By the end of the construction, a number of parks and open areas made the top of the city much more attractive, while alleviating traffic below (though the tunnel has has its problems). 
Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
Financial District
The Financial District of Boston lies right atop the Central Artery tunnel.
The
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(1915); Boston's 17th tallest building.
Downtown Boston
A Cruise Through Boston
Boston MA Big Dig Freeway Tour #1
This is I-93 North to US-1 North back to I-93 South on a late Saturday Afternoon (8/11/07).
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It's the T
The mostly underground transportation system is known as the "T," and don't call it anything else, or residents will laugh at you!
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Sign leading to the seats above the wall at Fenway Park in Boston.
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Boston City Skyline
The two largest objects on the skyline are the Prudential Tower, which is gray, and the John Hancock Tower, which is blue glass.
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Boston evening
Another view of the skyline looking over the prominent
April's full moon is called
Sunset view of Boston - Massachusset - USA shot from the Prudential Skywalk
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Boston Bridges
Boston has a few noteworthy bridges. The most distinguishable one is the newer Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge on I-93. This bridge is on the north end of the Big Dig Central Artery Tunnel, and crosses the Charles River. It is the widest cable bridge in the world.
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Longfellow Bridge, also known to locals as the
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Landfill!
The original size of Boston was much smaller than the present size. Boston used to be a peninsula, which was later filled in. Much of the present day city is predominantly fill, and no longer resembles a peninsula.
The North End
The North End of Boston has deep history and a cool setting. Best of all, it's probably the best food in the city! Check out some of the restaurants on Hanover Street like Giacomo's, Ristorante Fiore, Il Panino, Cafe Pompeii, Modern Pastry and Mike's Pastry.
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Oldest and bestest in Boston's North End.
The bell tower of the Old North Church, where the lanterns were lit to warn that...
He could have been
The view from Hull Street.
Old North Church
The Prudential Building
Copley Square
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The building was designed by Henry Hobson Richardson and designed and b...
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Southie
Southie is a neighborhood on the southeastern side of Boston filled with Irish descendants. It has been depicted in several movies has lots of charm and presence. A mostly residential neighborhood, you can find a quick drive through Southie intereseting by heading to Castle Island.
South Boston neighborhood, looking south to Dorchester/Quincy.
Church in the background used to be St. Peter and Paul's Roman Catholic Church, ...
Fort Independence, Castle Island, Boston, MassachussettsFort Independence is o...
Summer evening fishing in Pleasure Bay (at Castle Island and City Point in Bosto...
Fanuiel Hall/Quincy Market
Fanuiel Hall is located in the heart of the city and has incredible shopping, food, bars, comedy clubs (like the Comedy Connection), and the cobblestone streets it is famous for.
Quincy Market is all decked out for the Christmas season.
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Quincy Market, located in Faneuil Hall Marketplace, constructed from 1824%u20131826...
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Boston Public Gardens
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Around Boston
There are several cool places to visit not far from Boston, like Plum Island, Plymouth, Cape Cod, the Islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Even other states are comparitively close, Rhode Island being only about 45 miles away and New Hampshire about 30 miles away.
Boston Lighthouses
There are several lighthouses in Boston harbor. One in particular is Boston Light, or Boston Harbor Light, on Little Brewster Island. It lies on the outer harbor, not too far from the peninsula town of Hull. It is the very first lighthouse built in the United States in 1716, before the country claimed its independence from England. Currently standing is the 2nd lighthouse on the property, making it 2nd oldest in the United States. It is one of the most recognizable views of Boston. Other lighthouses in the area are the Graves Ledge Lighthouse (or the Graves) and Long Island Lighthouse.
Boston Light, on Little Brewster Island, Boston Harbor.
Boston Light - the oldest site for a lighthouse in North America, the second old...
Another shot of the great lens.
Boston Light on a beautiful day. You can see the Provincetown Ferry on it's way...
Deer Island Light, off the coast of Boston, MA. This fiberglass structure replac...
Six months prior to the opening of the new Boston Harbor View Camp - December 19...
Boston Light Copyright ©2006 by Daniel P. B. Smith.
Boston Lighthouse Links
- Massachusetts Lighthouses
- Massachusetts has many, many historical lighthouses which you may recognize. From Highland Light in Truro, Gay Head Light on Martha's Vineyard, Sankaty Head Light on Nantucket, or Boston Harbor Light, you can find directions and history on these old lighthouses.
- Boston Lighthouse Cruise
- A cool cruise around Boston harbor would round out your trip nicely. Check dates, times and availability here.
- Boston Light History
- Find a brief history of Boston Light here.
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge is seemingly part of Boston, but is seperated by the Charles River. Spectacular views of Boston can be seen from the Cambridge side of the Charles. Harvard is also located in downtown Cambridge.
EricP, Ralph, Valentina, Lalana. Ristorante La Groceria in Cambridge, MA.
A church on Massachusetts Avenue.
A look at Harvard Yard in the fall. It's best to view this large.
Memorial Hall is an imposing brick building in High Victorian Gothic style, loca...
Quincy, MA
A few minutes south of Boston is Quincy, MA. This city is the birthplace of John Quincy Adams, and contains a national historic area dedicated to him. Along the shore are Wollaston Beach and Marina Bay, busy areas in the summertime heat.
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