largest city in the United States. It's a small city by area, but one of the most populated

in the country. Still, it has a great reputation for being

easy to get around, clean, and safe. Summers can get quite hot in Boston and winters bring

a good deal of snow. So visit in spring and fall for more moderate walking weather. Boston

is a beautiful coastal city with the picturesque Charles River running through it, dividing

the city proper from Cambridge. One of the most remarkable things about Boston is the

number of universities and colleges it houses -- over 100 - including Boston University

and Northeastern University in Boston proper, and Harvard and MIT just outside the city,

in Cambridge. With over 250,000 college students who call Boston home, it's not surprising

the city has a reputation as a young, innovative, progressive town. Boston is known as the birthplace

of the Revolutionary War and there are key historical sites to visit dating back to the

Revolution. There are old music venues that saw the birth of punk rock music, Michelin-starred

restaurants, and historic pubs. There are significant museums, including the Museum

of Fine Arts, Isabella Gardner Museum and Museum of Science. And of course, no trip

to Boston would be complete without checking out Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox! Boston

has a lot of diverse characteristics that make it a great spot for vacationers with

varied interests from foodies to sports fans to music and history buffs.