Boston is the capital of the US state of Massachusetts and the largest city in the New England region. Located on the shores of a picturesque bay, it will certainly interest travelers who choose the cheapest vacation in the United States, as last-minute tours are offered here quite often. The oldest city in the country with a rich history, which is reflected in architectural monuments, it is not inferior to the capital cities of Europe in the number of its attractions.
Boston was founded in 1630 and for a long time was the largest city in British America. Today, 600 thousand people live here, and the city is a significant educational, scientific, cultural and tourist center of the United States.
Getting to know Boston, as a rule, begins with "Freedom Trail" — a specially designed excursion route that passes through the central part and touches 16 of the most important historical sites. Among them stand out: the famous Symphony Hall, which hosts all the important concerts; the Capitol, where the state government sits; the building of the old bookstore, built in 1718, and the University of Massachusetts.
Boston's places of worship are evidence of mass migrations in the region. The most beautiful temple is the Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Cross, built in 1875 in pseudo-Gothic style. In its architectural appearance, there is a clear relationship with the religious monuments of Great Britain.
Any Inexpensive tours include the Boston Mormon Temple, North Episcopal Church, Park Street Congregational Church, and Unitarian Royal Chapel.
Most of Boston's museums are located in beautiful old buildings. Science Park on the banks of the Charles River houses the Science Museum, founded in 1830. Along with traditional exhibitions, it has 500 interactive exhibits.
The museum has a planetarium and a modern cinema. The largest art museum on a national scale is the Museum of Fine Arts, which is visited by over a million visitors annually.
In 1903, the private art gallery of Isabella Gardner was established in the city, which was housed in a magnificent building, stylized as a Venetian palazzo. The gallery's collection includes more than 2.5 thousand of the most valuable works of art, including works by Titian, Vermeer and Sargent. With pleasure, tourists visit the Boston Aquarium, which is home to many species of rare fish.
The city center is decorated with the oldest park Boston Common, founded in 1630. All sorts of holidays, festivals, flash mobs and processions are held here, and classical concerts are held on weekends.
The park is joined by the Public Garden — an amazingly beautiful garden decorated with monuments, fountains and decorative sculptures. The main attraction in the garden is traditional swan boat rides on the lagoon.
There are many restaurants, pubs and cafes in the city. The basis of the dishes of most gastronomic establishments in Boston is the English menu. The happy owners of cheap tours have the opportunity to look into any restaurant they like and try the famous Yorkshire pudding or potato casserole with minced meat.
The city has a continental climate, so in summer it is quite warm and humid, and in winter it is frosty and windy and snowy, which is not conducive to walking. Therefore, in the cold season it is better to buy last-minute trips to the Czech Republic, their prices are very reasonable. And postpone your visit to Boston until summer to combine sightseeing holidays with beach activities at Cape Cod.
