Where everybody knows your name.. (Boston (Massachusetts))

Member Name: gina3123

Product:	Boston (Massachusetts)
Date:	26/07/09 (16 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Cheap, loads to do, something for everyone.

Disadvantages: Can't think of any....flights are expensive?

Boston is one of my favourite cities for many reasons. I first went there last summer and can't wait to go back.

I love Boston because there is so much to do, when I was there I went to Quincy market which i right in the centre of town and has such a mix of different shops and stalls. Its also brimming with street entertainers, all of whom were actually very talented and great to watch. (Although it was the summer holidays, this might not be the case all year round). I also spent a lot of time at the harbour side, which is so beautiful and some of the yachts there were about 6 times the size of my house, they were incredible and apparently one was owned by the owner of the Boston red sox. We took boats out to some of the small islands scattered around to explore them, very cheaply, I think it was about $7.

Boston is also only a short boat ride away from Salem where the famous witch trials were held this is a really quaint little village which makes most of its living from the tourists that flock there. You can watch a staged witch trial, visit the memorials to the 'witches' and explore all the little shops and cafes through the village. Really interesting and goo un for a day out.

Harvard was a bit of a let down, it was pretty but i think the Americans get excited cause the buildings are quite old...and we get a lot of that over here anyway!

Also worth a visit are the 'Cheers' cafes, one was based on the tv sit com, and the one was where it was filmed. They have loads of memorabilia and great drink and food.

If you get good weather, Boston common is great. A smaller equivalent to central park I guess, with big lakes, lemonade stands, artists etc.

I would absolutely recommend anyone who gets the chance to go here.

Summary: Fantastic city!