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As the capital city of Massachusetts, Boston is one of America's oldest cities. Boston is located in the northeast section of the United States and is full of historical landmarks. One of Boston's most popular attractions is the Freedom Trail. The trail will take you to 16 historical sites throughout the city, and is connected by a red brick path, which makes it easy to take advantage of a guided tour by foot, a self-guided tour, or hop on a trolley and enjoy the sights. You may also choose to spend the day sailing on a boat in the Boston Harbor or visiting the Boston Harbor Islands via ferry. Splash in the water or feed the ducks at a local park. If visiting during the winter months, you can also choose to spend an evening skating on the ice rink at Boston Commons. ...

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Boston is no stranger to sports fans, as they are home of the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox baseball team and the Boston Celtics basketball team. Other sports found in Boston include the Boston Breakers, a professional women's soccer team; the Boston Blazers, an indoor lacrosse team; and the world famous Boston Marathon.

Boston offers world class shopping as well as dining. Visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace where you are sure to find everything from romantic fine dining to pushcart eateries - it is a place for any palate. Newbury Street offers some of Boston's most renowned chic and fashionable stores for your shopping pleasure or you may visit Downtown Crossing where you will find a full range of boutiques, pushcarts, and department stores.

Boston offers a wide range of temperatures depending on the time of year. Boston has a humid climate, which can cause very cold conditions during the winter months and very warm sticky conditions during the summer months. Autumn is a spectacle of colors as the leaves change from green to orange, red, and yellow right before your eyes. Spring is usually mild, but can have its share of thunderstorms and high winds.