The heart of Boston is sandwiched between Boston Common and the harbor. Unlike many US cities, Boston has held tenaciously to its past and there are reminders of nearly four centuries of history embedded in the center of this modern metropolis. The 18th-century grace of historic buildings like the Old State House still shines within a canyon of skyscrapers. Even the heroes of Boston’s early years remain here – city founder John Winthrop, patriot Paul Revere, and revolutionary Samuel Adams are buried just steps from sidewalks abuzz with shoppers. Rolled in to this amorphous area is Faneuil Hall Marketplace (see Faneuil Hall Marketplace) the oldest of Boston’s commercial districts, and the Financial District, which stands as testament to Boston’s continuing worldwide economic clout.
Note: The Financial District is a good place for quick, inexpensive weekday lunches. Try Cosi at 53 State St and 133 Federal St
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Paul Revere HouseThe modest North End home of one of the best-known figures of the American Revolution puts a human face on historical events. The wooden Paul Revere House (c1680) contains artefacts of Revere,... Read more
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