Boston is popular for its vibrant art and culture scene, music, high tech, hospitality and dozens of superb universities. With its world-class attractions, diverse shopping, fine dining, beautiful scenery, and fun outdoors, the city is a great place for a long stay as well as a quick visit. Whether you want to plunge into the colonial times, or immerse yourself in culture and art, cheer for sports team, or go sailing, the Beantown has it all.
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History of Boston
The history of Boston is over 380 years old that began in 1630. The early settlers were puritans from England. In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded Boston. The British Colonist came here and it transformed into the hub of American commercial activities and politics. Boston was the major port of colonial America in the seventeenth century. Up until mid-18th century, Boston was the largest city of America. Later, it turned into the center-stage for the revolutionary war. The Boston Tea Party was a political protest against the East India Company and the British. The Boston Tea Party became popular and a historic event in December 1773 as the Americans denied unloading the tea on their soil. Also, they were of this opinion that British had no right to impose tax on them. This event intensified and increased the revolution movement. Boston observed a decline. In 1776, George Washington was successful in getting the British out the city. Gradually, the city became a thriving seaport. The population began to grow and Boston got the city status in 1822. Amid the 20th century, the city began to regain its power and form. At present, it is a flourishing city and hub of education with some of the famous institution situated here, such as the Harvard University. The city attracted throngs of students. The city has a unique architecture and ambiance, and is being compared to several European cities.
Important Locations in Boston
Boston has a plethora to offer to travelers, from historical sites and buildings to art galleries and museums, eclectic shopping and markets. The city is unique that allows the travelers to live through again the history, explore museums and engage themselves in the art. Here are some of the important locations that you must see in Boston-
Stroll through the Boston history and enjoy the beauty of the city at the Freedom Trail. Know about the Boston role in the American Revolution at this spot.Delve into the city’s history here
Museum of Science
Museum of Science features a planetarium, digital 3-D movie theatre, IMAX theatre and many interesting scientific exhibits.You can get more details here
Museum of Fine Art
New England Aquarium
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Know the history of Boston with live reenactments and multimedia exhibits at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.Explore the history here
Fenway Park is home to the Red Sox, the Boston’s Major League Baseball franchise. Take a tour of the behind-the-scenes of Fenway Park.Want to know more, click here
Boston Harbor Islands
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People and Culture of Boston
Boston is a culturally diverse city and shares several cultural roots with New England. It has been linked with Irish Catholic culture during the twentieth century. Boston is associated to many famous writers, philosophers, intellectuals and theologians. High culture is thriving in Boston.
Some of the famous public figures who have their roots in Boston are-Benjamin Franklin, Bobby Brown, Edward Norton, Samuel Adams, Susan Butcher, James Spader, Taylor Schilling, Rose Kennedy, and more.
Time Zones and Phone Codes of Boston
Boston is located in the Eastern Time Zone.
Standard time zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours (Eastern Standard Time)
Daylight saving time: 1 hour
Current time zone offset:UTC/GMT -4 hour (Eastern Daylight Time)
Time zone abbreviation:EDT
Phone Codes of Boston
Country Code: 1
Area Code: 617
Best Time to Visit Boston
The best time to visit Boston is fall (September-November) and spring (March-May). Spring is the pleasant and sunny time. Crowds thin out during fall and you’ll get great shopping deals during fall season. Also, summer (June-August) is a good time to visit Boston with great outdoor fun and adventure. This period pulls the maximum crowd.
High season starts from April to June, and September to October
Low season started from January to March
Shoulder season commences from July to August, and November to December
Some of the famous festivals/events in Boston are:
Operational Hours in Boston
Offices: Weekdays from 9:00 am-5:00 pm/6:00 pm
Banks: Weekdays, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Malls and Shopping Centers: Monday to Saturday; 10:00 am-9:00 pm
Neighborhood stores: Monday to Saturday; 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Grocery and drugstores: Open 24 hours a day,7 days a week
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