Boston is the capital of the American state of Massachusetts, the largest population center in the New England region. Located on the shores of a picturesque bay, it will certainly be of interest to travelers choosing the cheapest holiday in the USA, since 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 in the number of attractions to the capital cities of Europe.
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.
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Getting to know Boston, as a rule, begins with the "Freedom Trail" — a specially designed excursion route that runs through the central part and touches on 16 of the most important historical sites. Among them, the most notable are: the famous Symphony Hall, where all significant concerts are held; The Capitol, where state government meets; the old bookstore building, built in 1718, and the University of Massachusetts.
Boston's iconic buildings are evidence of mass migrations in the region. The most beautiful church is the Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Cross, built in 1875 in pseudo-Gothic style. Its architectural appearance shows a clear relationship with the religious monuments of Great Britain.
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Any inexpensive tour will give you the opportunity to admire the Boston Mormon Temple, the Episcopal North Church, Park Street Congregational Church, and the Unitarian Royal Chapel.
Most of Boston's museums are located in beautiful old buildings. Science Park, on the banks of the Charles River, is home to 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 national art museum is the Museum of Fine Arts, which is visited annually by over a million guests.
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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 valuable works of art, including works by Titian, Vermeer and Sargent. Tourists also enjoy visiting 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 kinds 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 entertainment in the garden is traditional swan boat rides on the lagoon.
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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. 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 the summer in order to combine a sightseeing holiday with beach activities on Cape Cod.
