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:a lot of things to see and do whatever the weather is
- Cons:i don´t know.
- In a nutshell:a start for Amerika
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nice page. great interesting information. have a nice day
This morning's paper said that Frankfurt and Boston are thinking of becoming partner cities.
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.
Nice page! I grew up in the Boston area. Your tips are still accurate! Cheers, Mark
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
Glad you enjoyed Boston!
When in Egypt.. Do as the Egyptians do. When are you leaving ?
I have visited Boston also -- mind you, many years ago. I don't remember the Freedom trail. Maybe it is time to go back.
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.
I love Boston too. I spent some time there attending classes.
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