"Boston - and why I like it" Boston by Myndo

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Boston always occured to me as a very "un-American" city, maybe that is why I like it so much.

With its old and new buildings standing right next to each other (e.g. the Fauneil hall between the skyscrapers) it has a very special ambiance.

I got to know the "Bostonians" as some friendly, hard-working people with a very special "dress-style". It can be watched best in the morning around 8 and in the evening around 5. There you can see men and woman in (elegant) business suits and in casual shoes (nike, adidas, whatever) mostly white ones....
I found out, that they have their elegant shoes with them or leave them at work.
I think it?s a clever solution, and a very practicable one.

In Boston you just HAVE to walk. It is not a matter of bad connections - the local transport system is working very well - but of attitude. And Boston is very nice to be viewed by foot, too.

Everywhere you can find plans on which are several possibilities for round-walks in the city.
The most popular one is the Freedom Trail which is actually marked with a red line on the ground. Another one is the Harbour walk... or you can justcross the Charles River for a nice view of the city skyline.

Just do it, walk! - but don?t forget your Nikes!

Pros and Cons

Pros:a lot of things to see and do whatever the weather is
Cons:i don´t know.
In a nutshell:a start for Amerika

Last visit to Boston: Oct 1999
Intro Updated Dec 1, 2004
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Comments (10)

adeeltahir May 10, 2007 at 11:07 AM Report Abuse

nice page. great interesting information. have a nice day
Nemorino Nov 6, 2006 at 1:19 PM Report Abuse

This morning's paper said that Frankfurt and Boston are thinking of becoming partner cities.
Bwana_Brown Jul 20, 2006 at 3:32 PM Report Abuse

You hit Boston right on the mark! One thing I most regret is not taking the time to properly explore this amazing city during my many business trips over the last 20 years.
travelfrosch Mar 19, 2006 at 8:14 AM Report Abuse

Nice page! I grew up in the Boston area. Your tips are still accurate! Cheers, Mark
frank_delargy Dec 1, 2004 at 10:33 AM Report Abuse

I have lived in the Boston area for over 20 years and have yet to do the Freedom Trail. I will now endeavor to do it backwards. Thanks for the great tip. Frank
rwlittle Oct 24, 2004 at 10:35 AM Report Abuse

Glad you enjoyed Boston!
Dumpymotel Oct 3, 2004 at 2:34 AM Report Abuse

When in Egypt.. Do as the Egyptians do. When are you leaving ?
Redlats Aug 18, 2004 at 1:43 PM Report Abuse

I have visited Boston also -- mind you, many years ago. I don't remember the Freedom trail. Maybe it is time to go back.
gilabrand Apr 28, 2004 at 7:23 AM Report Abuse

Boston is one of my favorite U.S. cities too, although I never really did the tourist stuff. Whenever I was there visiting my parents, I was in too much of a rush. Maybe one day I'll go back there and walk the trail backward, as you suggest.
american_tourister Apr 20, 2004 at 2:53 AM Report Abuse

I love Boston too. I spent some time there attending classes.