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"The Walking City" is one of the names of Boston, the capital of the state of Massachusetts. Boston is situated at the Charles River mouth. Boston is a paradise for tourists, because there are so many touristic objectives to discover here. The city has been one of the center points of the Civil War and these days it is a great trade center and seaport. There are so many hidden historical places in Boston. Some of the most interesting places that you can visit during your stay in Boston are the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Childrens Museum, Harvard Art Museum, the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum and the Harvard Museum of National History. Another attraction of the city is the Freedom Trail, one of the most famous walking route in the world, that will guide you to not less than sixteen historical sites.
See Boston with a City Tour
All the important cities in the world have guided tours in order for the tourists not to miss any of the significant places of the city. In Boston, you can do this with the Beantown Trolley Tours. These tours can offer the tourist a great experience. To begin with, there is only one price you need to pay and thus you will be able to use the trolley all day long. The Boston tours are specifically designed to take the tourists in several of the famous sights in Boston. Choose a point that you want to begin your journey with and get off at the appropriate stop. You can just get back on the trolley as soon as you finish visiting an attraction. Another way of visiting the main attractions of Boston is the Duck Tour, which operates both on water and on land. This way of visiting the city of Boston will make your trip unforgettable.
Participate at the Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is one of the most important events in an athletes career. This is the oldest modern completion of this kind in the world and it is a part of the World Marathon Majors. The competition is held on a yearly basis on the streets of the city on Aprils Patriots Day. This marathon is nowadays one of the most known and loved athletic competitions in the world. Amateurs and professionals as well gather here for a roughly 42 kilometers run on several routes from downtown Boston with the Boston Public Library as the finish line. People run at this event for different reasons, such as athletic accomplishments or the cash prizes. If you are in Boston in the month of April, you should try not to miss seeing this unique event.
Swimming in Boston
Although Boston is a waterfront city, it is located on a harbor and thus it means you have to go beyond the downtown area in order to find Boston beaches where you can swim. This is not a problem though, since there are several beaches that have terrific sand and they are all just a short subway ride away from the city. One of the best beaches you can try near Boston is Carson Beach, a part of the shoreline that goes to the Castle Island. This is a beach that has been greatly improved in the last years, with new lightning, benches, restrooms and shade shelters. You can also find bocce courts, chess tables and water fountains nearby. The Savin Hill Beach is another place where you can go for a swim in Boston and it is situated near Malibu Beach and here are numerous playgrounds and other facilities for children. Another great beach that you can try while in Boston is Revere Beach, located five miles north of the city, where families go for great fun and swimming.
