New York City vs. Boston
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The New York vs. Boston Debate - Red Sox, Yankees, Football, Pizza, Schools and Other Timeless Rivalries
Boston vs. New York City
Boston and New York have had rivalries in food, academics and sports for decades. The two cities here will go head to head where you can vote on the best pizza in Boston or New York, the best schools, and of course, the timeless Red Sox vs. Yankees rivalry. Weigh in with your thoughts on the debate, vote for your favorite city, and make your statement! Love New York? Hate it? Love Boston, or loathe it? Here's your chance to tell everyone...
Which side are you on, Boston or New York? Tell your side of the story below, and back it up! We're talking sports, restaurants, attitude, education, pizza, people, anything.
Boston vs. New York
Weigh in with your thoughts on either city, and why you love it (or hate it)!
People are passionate about both cities. You'll rarely find someone that doesn't have an opinion on some part of the Boston vs. New York rivalry. The two cities are forever butting heads in sports, being compared to each other for their food, museums, and architecture. Overall, which do you think is the better city, and why?
New York vs. Boston - which is your favorite city?
Boston is the better city!
lismary says:
BOSTON IS WAY BETTER ! new york only has a few nice spots Boston is beautiful , CLEANNNNNNN ! you can actually live and drive cars around the city and all better than in NY , compare the stores in the Bronx to Newberry come on people
Shadrosky says:
Boston!
Nick O says:
Boston by far is superior.
Emz says:
Boston has bathrooms. And planes that dont crash from geese
Kody woods says:
Boston(A.K.A Titletown)… Boston may not be as big as NYC but its alot cleaner..i mean who rlly cares about size..New Yorkers get a big head jus to be from New York…like tht has anythng to do with wat you have accomplished… as far as sports.. Patriots,Red Sox,Celtics, and Bruins..they the best at what they do...
CTM says:
Boston Hands Down
Northeasterner says:
Boston! It's my favorite city in all the New World!
roadroamer says:
Boston is the better city! It's cleaner, has better teams, and is a more down to earth city than NYC. You also don't deal with the terrible smog that Manhattan has, and you don't have to pay $7 tolls to travel between sections of the city.
New York City is far superior.
Casey says:
I've lived in Boston and I grew up in the NY area. If you're in "The City," you're in NY, not Boston. Boston is a large town, not a city. Don't get me wrong, I've loved my 4 years of school up there, but there is no comparing the people, prestige, pride and aura that encompasses THE CITY.
Nightlife - New Yorkers probably don't realize that Boston literally shuts down at 2am, with the transit (the T) closing at 1am typically. NY never sleeps.
Food - I don't have the wallet for seafood. Get me to a pizzeria or deli ASAP. Boston pizza is VERY hit or miss (mostly miss). Also, Boston doesn't know what bagels taste like (hint, you don't find them at Dunkin).
Sports - This is a tough one because I'd say as a whole, the average Boston city dweller cares more about sports than their NY counterpart. This being said however, the whole Boston sports "scene" is just that, it's a scene. It is suddenly cool to know everything and anything about the big 4 (sox, bruins, celtics, pats). I know that a lot of my friends didn't give 2 shits about the Bruins 2 years ago, but suddenly they know every player and pretend they've "always been fans." "Decade of dominance" Be sure to teach your kids about the decade of dominance when 20 years have once again passed with little to no sports success.
Nicholas says:
I'm surprised that Boston is as clean as it is, because garbage cans are so hard to come by! When I was there I littered out of necessity. And the fact that Boston thinks it's better than NY really amuses me. I'd say that most people outside of America have never really heard about Boston, but everyone's heard of NY!
me says:
You have got to be kidding me! Boston is overall way better than new york... i like the city of both boston and nyc but new york is just to dirty! Boston's passion for sports is way higher than new york! Also the schools in Boston are way better educational wise and clean. I do have some sympathy for NY due to 9-11 but not only did it affect NY but the whole world! These are some of the few reasons why i think Boston is a lot better than New York!
nick says:
NYC
RAJAH says:
NYC
Jodi_k says:
New York is better! 27 World Series rings. The fashion, food, and finance capital of the world. Come here, come hungry!
Boston Pizza vs. New York Pizza
Which city has the best pizza? Boston or New York?
Both Boston and New York have great pizza, but which one is better? New York is famous for its thin crust style pizza, but so is Boston. Now it's your turn...
Red Sox vs. Yankees
The biggest baseball rivalry - and the biggest sports rivalry of all time!
The Red Sox vs. Yankees rivalry has been growing and growing since the days of Babe Ruth. Both teams have the most allegiant fans, and the most passionate fans. Every year, Yankees vs. Red Sox tickets sell out instantly and fetch the biggest price. Everyone wants to see a Red Sox vs. Yankees game! Who do you root for in this Boston vs. New York rivalry?
Jets vs. Patriots
Another Boston vs. New York sports rivalry
The Jets vs. Patriots rivalry is another gigantic competition between these two teams. With both teams on the AFC East, they play two games per season. Which is the better team, the New York Jets or the New England Patriots?
Boston Accent vs. New York Accent
A battle of the northeastern USA accents
Boston and New York accents have been made famous by celebrities and movies. You can find Boston accents in the movies Good Will Hunting, The Departed, and in many episodes of the Simpsons portrayed by Mayor Quimby. The New York accent/dialect, like the Boston accent, extends its reach to the region around the city itself. The most notable differences between the two accents are the pronunciation of the letter "r." Boston for the most part ignored the letter "r" if it is at the end of a word, while New York adds an "aw" to "o" sounding words like "coffee" and "New York."
New York vs. Boston Public Transportation
Which city has the best public transportation system?
New York has a large subway system that runs through all boroughs of New York, while Boston has commuter service heading out of the city into most major suburbs. Which city has the better public transportation system?
New York City DK Eyewitness Travel Guide
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New England Clam Chowder vs. Manhattan Clam Chowder
Which is the better chowder, New England or Manhattan chowder?
You've probably had New England clam chowder. It's thick, creamy, and compliments the seafood in the soup. Manhattan clam chowder has a red tomato base, with clams and vegetables. Some say New England clam chowder is the only clam chowder, while others really like that red tomato base. Which one do you prefer? Vote here:
Boston vs. New York Living
Which is the better city to live in, Boston or New York?
Both Boston and New York are great cities to live in. Boston has the North End and some of the country's best Italian food, while Little Italy has plenty of great New York Italian restaurants of their own. Boston has the T transit system, New York has a giant subway system, with thousands of cabs all over the city. NYC has Central Park, Boston has the much smaller Boston Common. The salaries generally are higher in Boston, but rent is more expensive in New York City.
Boston vs. New York Schools
Boston Colleges and Schools vs. New York City Colleges
Boston and New York have great schools, however, Boston has some of the best schools in the country. Generally speaking, most people agree a better education can be found in Boston. Would you agree?
Boston Museums vs. New York Museums
Which city has the better museums?
Boston has the Children's Museum, the Museum of Science, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, the JFK Library, and many others. New York has the Ellis Island Museum, the world famous Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, the Brooklyn Museum, and countless others. Which city in your opinion has better museums?
Boston DK Eyewitness Guide
A recommended travel guide on Boston
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Read Up More on the City of Boston
Things to do in Boston
New York Restaurants vs. Boston Restaurants
Which city's food is the best, New York City or Boston?
It's unquestionable that both cities have incredible places to eat, but which one has more excellent places to eat, and which one has the best food? Vote here on which city you think has the best food.
Read More About Little Italy, New York City
NYC's famous Little Italy Italian neighborhood
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Keep the Boston vs. New York rivalry alive...
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wheresthekarma
Apr 12, 2012 @ 3:18 am | delete
- Fun lens! I like them both but really really love NYC!
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_Joan_
Mar 31, 2010 @ 10:56 pm | delete
- Very cute lens idea! I'm an Angeleno who has visited both Boston and NYC and loved both.
This might seem odd, but I'm going to lensroll you to my own rivalry lens (USC vs. UCLA football).
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Kyecerulian
Mar 31, 2010 @ 8:16 am | delete
- Great lens! I haven't been to both cities yet (so I can't vote) but you've set this up very well!
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inkserotica
Mar 31, 2010 @ 4:30 am | delete
- Just a quick note from a Squidoo Greeter! A very niche topic but unfortunately I don't know anything about either :( 5* though!
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