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certainly among the top destinations anywhere; its place in American history alone makes it worth a visit. To get a good perspective of the city`s layout and history take a walking tour along the Freedom Trail. Then, try a memorable trip to the U.S.S. Constitution. Boston is more than history though. Shopping here is phenomenal—be sure to visit Faneuil Hall Market Place, while museums, such as the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, are especially worthwhile. To round off your visit, cross the river to Cambridge and take in the ivy league atmosphere of Harvard University. Genteel streets lined with elegant brick town houses, acres of public greens and gardens, more colleges than are found in many states, and a church on almost every corner: Boston serves up slices of history and culture at every turn. Savvy spin doctors of centuries past have made the town that cradled independence our nation`s history and myth capital. More than ever, America`s mother city serves up the bold and new with the old and true -- reflecting skyscrapers mirror Colonial steeples, and expressways zip around buildings whose hand-etched look recalls the scrimshaw era. Few places in America display their history so lovingly.  Old North Church - The signal from the steeple of Boston`s oldest church triggered the War for Independence that led to the birth of America. On that fateful night in 1775, the two lanterns in the steeple told Paul Revere that the British were approaching by boat, not on foot. Paul Revere House - This National Historic Landmark is the home from which silversmith Paul Revere, in 1775, set out on his famous midnight ride to warn his compatriots that the British were coming. You can view the colonial furnishings and the famous Revere silver, including a 90-pound bell in the back yard. The best part for a visitor is that all these Bostons can be experienced within a day or two. This is a remarkably compact city, whose labyrinthine streets will delight the walker. You can explore the country`s oldest public park, the Boston Common, in the morning, tour a Back Bay Victorian in the afternoon, and in the evening dine on Szechuan seafood in Chinatown or gnocchi in the North End. Even following the Freedom Trail -- a self-guiding walking tour of famous American historic sites -- traverses the layers: historical, Hub, and Beantown. Boston has been first too many times -- the first public library, the first public schools, the first subway system -- to concede an inch of civic pride to bigger and bolder cities. Famous for everything from the Red Sox and Paul Revere to Cheers and clam `chowdah,` Boston is a popular destination for so many reasons. Part history lesson, part modern metropolis, the Hub offers attractions to suit every taste and interest. Plus, it`s incredibly easy to get around, either on foot or by the user-friendly public transportation system, called the T. Hop on the Freedom Trail, a well-preserved pedestrian path that weaves in and out of historic neighborhoods, from the lively Boston Common and Public Garden to the gold-domed State House and Fenway Park. Between landmarks, you can shop the fabulous stores on Newbury Street, have a delicious authentic Italian meal in the North End or browse the antique shops and distinctive red-brick buildings of Beacon Hill. The more culturally inclined will not want to miss the city`s world-class museums, theatre and music venues. Family friendly to the core, Boston also boasts a renowned aquarium, children`s museum and science museum, making it a great getaway for all. Boston is the epitome of what American history is all about, an American city that proudly trades in on its colonial past.
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