Some of the Best Places to See in Boston, MA, from the North End to Fenway Park
Boston is 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). 
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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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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.
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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.
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- 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.
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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Quincy, Massachusetts
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Quincy, Massachusetts is a city rich in history. It is home to two Presidents, John Adams, the second President of The United States, and his son John Quincy Adams who was the sixth President. This is why Quincy is referred to as the City o...
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The North End - Boston's Little Italy
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If Boston is the most European of American cities, then the North End is undoubtedly Boston's most Italian of neighborhoods. I have lived on these streets since 1998, and although I'm about as Italian as St. Patrick, I have fallen in love with t...
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What do you get when you take $195 million in salary, 26 World Series titles, and the craziest owner in Major League Baseball? You have the distinction of being the most despised franchise in all of sports.
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John Quincy Adams
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John Quincy Adams was the sixth president of the United States and the son of the president John Adams and Abigail Smith Adams. Adams was considered brilliant but aloof, and the latter trait proved crippling to his presidency when he refused to take...
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Plum Island
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The best of PI. Eat, sleep, have a great time...and go home with a souvenir. Never heard of it? You're not the only one. Plum Island has to be one of Massachusetts' best kept secrets. Less than an hour north of Boston you will find miles of pristi...
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- Tipi Tipi Oct 22, 2009 @ 11:24 pm
- I have always wanted to visit Boston, but haven't. I enjoyed reading about this place and the picture are great to see. Looks like I'm going to want to go there even more now. Very nicely done lens. Its a big place with tall buildings. I haven't ever been to the coast, so I still have lots to see...hopefully someone. ~ This lens deserves a blessing for sure and that it will be. :)
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- QueSea QueSea Jun 28, 2009 @ 8:43 am
- We're looking forward to visiting Boston. This is a great lens. Thanks for pointing out some of the highlights.
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- Chrismorton Chrismorton Jun 12, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
- Well thought out lens.Love the city, love your lens. Thank you for bringing us such valuable information.
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- insguru insguru Jan 3, 2009 @ 12:25 am
- I'm going to be in Boston this may, I'm definitely going to visit this site a few times before I leave!
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- Chris_Rossetti Chris_Rossetti Jun 15, 2008 @ 3:26 pm
- Great lense! Informative and usefull information, especially regarding the North End because I give guided walking tours of the North End!
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