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FOUNDING
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Trimountaine was the original name given by European settlers to the peninsula that would later be incorporated as the city of Boston. The name was derived from the three prominent hills on the peninsula, two of which were leveled as the city was mod... |
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PREHISTORIC ERA
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The Shawmut Peninsula was originally connected to the mainland to its south by a narrow isthmus, Boston Neck, and surrounded by Boston Harbor and the Back Bay, an estuary of the Charles River. Several prehistoric Native American archaeological sites,... |
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HISTORY OF BOSTON
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The history of Boston plays a central role in the American history. In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded the city, which quickly became the political, commercial, financial, religious, and educational center of the New England region. The ... |
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TRANSPORT IN BOSTON
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The Boston transportation system includes roadway, rail, air, and sea options for passenger and freight transit. The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) operates the Port of Boston, which includes a container shipping facility in South Boston, an... |
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BOSTON MAP
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Boston is sometimes called a "city of neighborhoods" because of the profusion of diverse subsections. There are 21 official neighborhoods in Boston used by the city. These neighborhoods include: Allston/Brighton, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, C... |
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TOURIST INFORMATION IN BOSTON
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The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau maintains two visitor centers:Boston Common Visitor Information Center: 148 Tremont St (at Winter; T: Park Street). M-Sa 8:30AM-5PM, Su 10AM-6PM.Shops at Prudential Visitor Information Center: 800 B... |
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CHEAP FLIGHTS TO BOSTON
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From the UK:There are regular flights to Logan International Airport from the main UK airports, and the flight from London takes between 7 and 8 hours.It is in East Boston a few kilometers from downtown. All major U.S. carriers serve Boston Logan wit... |
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DISTRICTS IN BOSTON
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The City of Boston is officially divided into 21 neighborhoods for purposes of neighborhood services programs. These are:Allston/BrightonBack BayBay VillageBeacon HillCharlestownChinatown/Leather DistrictDorchesterDowntown/Financial DistrictEast Bost... |
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