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In addition to its legacy of Victorian townhouses and brownstone architecture,
Back Bay is also home to the Boston Symphony, the Hard Rock Café, and the
John Hancock Observatory. Book a room at the Copley Square Hotel (c. 1891) and
stay at the oldest continuously operating hotel in the United States. Of course
if your needs aren't quite so rustic, then there are plenty of other options in
this well-heeled neighborhood, such as Club Quarters, the Colonnade, or the Eliot
Hotel. If you choose to stay in Back Bay, you'll also find you have plenty of
options for shopping and dining in this neighborhood, as it is home to famous
Newbury Street, and is still only minutes from downtown.
No
matter where you stay in Boston, you'll probably want to take some time to visit
Cambridge. Founded in 1630, Cambridge has a long-standing reputation as the academic
center of Boston. Although a walk across Harvard campus is definitely enticing,
one place you will not want to miss in Cambridge is the Mt. Auburn Cemetery. One
of the oldest cemeteries in the country, it is situated on a hill offering an
incredible vista view of Boston and the surrounding areas. Take a headphone tour
and learn about all the historical figures laid to rest there, or just drive up
to the observatory at the top. In either case, the beautiful landscaping and view
are not to be missed. Staying at the Hampton Inn Cambridge, the Charles Hotel,
or the Radisson Hotel Cambridge, will give you an intimate glimpse of this neighborhood's
unique mixture of youthful enthusiasm and rich academic history. Beacon
Hill has its own particular Victorian charm to offer and the North End is home
to the Old North Church as well as a charming Italian neighborhood which hosts
some wonderful festivals during the summer months. The Downtown Crossing is home
to Boston's premier theater district, and the adjacent Chinatown is the third
largest in the country. Stay at the Seaport or the Boston Harbor and enjoy the
waterfront, featuring refurbished wharves dating back to the 1800s, first hand.
Or stay at the Hyatt Harborside and gaze across historic Boston Harbor at the
colorful pastiche of the seaport in action. If
you have the time and desire to get out of the city, then be sure to visit Cape
Cod's beautiful beaches, or one of the numerous National Parks within an hour
of Boston. Plymouth Rock, Salem, and the Boston Harbor Islands are all close by
and each offers their own unique contribution to the local history and natural
beauty that is not to be missed. <<--Back |
