Boston is an exciting and eclectic blend of education and entertainment, business and politics. Boasting over 62 important historical sights, the city is all about living history; an antidote to long lectures and hefty history tomes and classroom captivity. With the arrival of the Puritans in 1630, Boston took the lead in the quest for independence and learning. It was the center of Revolutionary activity in the colonies. The first public school in America opened in Boston in 1636, attended in later years by Benjamin Franklin, Samuel and John Hancock. One year later, Harvard College became the nation’s first college. Today, Boston still leads the land in learning with more college students per square foot than in any other city in the Western Hemisphere.
Most U.S. and international visitors arrive at Logan International Airport, only minutes from the downtown by taxi or MBTA shuttle buses and subway. Getting around Boston is easy with public transportation and tours. Most historically significant sites are centrally located within easy walking distance in the downtown area complemented by a host of New England day trip tours.
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