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Let us explore the Secret Capital of New England - Boston!

Let us explore the Secret Capital of New England - Boston!

The city of Boston stands at the amounts of the child's and mystic rivers at the east coast of the United States of America situated on the banks of Massachusetts Bay Boston features a fine natural harbor. There's ample space for triumph as well as its wildlife. The green spaces are not only the heart of the city but they also form the oldest park in the United States. Oh well, this Boston Travel Guide and Offline City Map & Metro Support has important information before you visit the place.

Boston's Trinity Church. A city of Contrasts
Boston's Trinity Church. A city of Contrasts

Boston is a compact and highly livable city there are numerous options to explore Boston but the best way to discover the city is by foot its nickname “The Walking City”. For good reason the freedom trail is a self-guided walking tour that's easy to pick up where you see the distinctive red markings on the sidewalk.

Faneuil Hall often referred to as the cradle of Liberty was the stage from which Samuel Adams and James Otis fan the winds of revolution, and just behind are the Quincy and hall markets of Boston's most popular places to eat and hang out stop by the 17th century home of Paul Revere, a patriot in the American Revolution.

The USS Constitution launched in 1797 Old Ironsides is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel flow everywhere along the waterfront of Boston.

This is a city with salt in its blood. The harbor is also the place to jump aboard the many scenic views. Cruises offer great services to have a short break to relax and see the fruits of the sea. Boston seafood is so fresh it's where it almost left onto your plate.

Once you've explored the freedom trail it's time to simply follow your nose.

Beacon Hill has hardly changed over the past 150 with its gas-lit streets and federal-style row houses, is one of Boston's most beautiful neighborhoods child street. It's easy to lose a few hours in the antique shops hunting down the perfect souvenir of old Boston Newbury street and neighboring Back Bay is one of America's great shopping avenues featuring everything from exclusive emporiums to sidewalk stalls. Back Bay also offers plenty of places to chill out and reflect like Copley Square which features the Trinity Church, that contrasts with the modern Hancock Tower that dominates the skyline.

Beautiful Boston neighborhood, Beacon Hill
Beautiful Boston neighborhood, Beacon Hill

To get closer to the heavens and for the best views of Boston take the elevator to the Skywalk Observatory in the nearby Prudential Tower Boston, which is a part of the city that owes much to its immigrants who came here filled with hopes, dreams and traditions. These cultures have become part of Boston, from the culinary delights of Little Italy to the Irish pubs which quench the thirst of this hard work and city.

Boston is such a happy place, in a city that rests on past glories where there are over 50 colleges Universities within the Greater Boston area.

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You will surely love Philadelphia!

You will surely love Philadelphia!

The Pennsylvanian city is home to over one and a half million people and is the nation's fifth largest city. Philadelphia is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. It was here that the nation's Declaration of Independence from Britain was first read publicly back in 1776.

The tolling of a two-thousand-pound bell marked the occasion. The bell has since become a symbol of freedom and can be admired in the Liberty Bell Center.

Philadelphia's Famous Liberty Bell
Philadelphia's Famous Liberty Bell

Our Philadelphia Travel Guide and Offline City Map Support will surely help travelers to this country!

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Philadelphia is also the birthplace of the Constitution, which was debated eleven years later across the road in the State House, which is now the Independence Hall. America's Founding Fathers walked these Old City streets, and the many heritage buildings in this area are preserved as part of the Independence National Historical Park.

Take an audio tour to hear gripping stories that bring the world-famous jail back to life.

To hear more voices from the city's past, head to the African American Museum. Its audiovisual projections and artifact collection are aimed at preserving the heritage of African Americans.

Within Washington Square lies The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution. The city's colonial past is still apparent, but nowadays Philadelphia is a modern city, with plenty of art, shopping and culture. Do as locals do and explore the city by bike or public transport, or hop on and off a sightseeing bus.

Fairmount Park is the city's public backyard. It's great for a walk and it showcases many architectural treasures. Admire outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, or check out the Smith Memorial Arch, dedicated to the military heroes of the Civil War. Strike Rocky's pose on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Set upon a hill, the neoclassical building is one of the largest museums in the country.

Amazing Philadelphia Museum of Art!
Amazing Philadelphia Museum of Art!

It has over 200 themed galleries displaying nearly 230,000 paintings, sculptures and objects.

The Please Touch Museum means play time for the kids. Even toddlers will love this hands-on museum, where they are never hushed.

Who doesn't want to get lost in Wonderland for a while?

The interactive displays in the museum are fun and educational. Children can also learn a great deal in the Academy of Natural Sciences on Logan Square. Admire the displays of the various species that roam the far North and take the opportunity to pet live animals.

To sample the local food, head straight to the old Reading Terminal Market. Find out why the locals love their Cheese steaks so much, or handpick deli treats from the colorful stalls. For more culinary discoveries visit Philadelphia's Italian Market on Ninth Street.

Philadelphia's climate is very pleasant in springtime and fall. Those colorful seasons bring out the best of the city, but it's fair to say that Philadelphia is stunning all year around.

Come to Philly any time you like!

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