The city of Boston is the largest in the state of Massachusetts; it was a former industrial town during the industrial revolution and then evolved gradually into a pinnacle of first class higher education, health care and technology. Boston is a haven to many great sporting icons and attractions. It is home to the famous Boston Red Sox Baseball team whose home is the iconic Fenway Park; the 2008 NBA Champions are the prominent Boston Celtics basketball team. City attractions include the Freedom Trail which takes visitors on tours of the cities most historic sites, the John F Kennedy Presidential Library Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art and a choice of two immaculate golf courses plus a wide array of pristine parks dotted around the city.
For those wishing for an enjoyable day out shopping and dining in the heart of Boston will not be disappointed. There are varieties of districts within the city that house unique shops and eateries with a distinct Boston charm. The city’s Main Street districts are home to more than 2000 shops and dining locales ensuring that visitors to these areas never get bored. From international brands to quaint local shops selling hand made crafts, Main Street has it all. For those looking for gastronomical delights Main Street is not to be missed with more than 300 eateries to choose from both new and old.
The Down Town Crossing is a more close knit community compared to Main Street with many Bostonians calling it home. It is a melting pot of diverse cultures and nationalities. Shops and eateries here tend to mainly comprise niche private stores and independent labels with few big names present. Food lovers will not be disappointed with the rich array of trendy eateries serving a wide variety of food from Mexican to fine dining cuisine. Many restaurants have a wide choice of pre theatre menus to enjoy before shows start.
For over 250 years Faneuil Hall has been a part of Bostonian lives. The hall comprises of around 100 of the finest shops in the country, from major design labels to talented niche local brands. It is also home to the Bull Market where the world’s first fleet of 43 unique pushcarts reside selling custom wares from local New England artisans. Products from stationary to custom clothing can be found here; goods are made to high quality and will not be found in commercial numbers, ideal for those looking for something unique.
Boston has a thriving open market community where hip and trendy young artisans from every field come to showcase their talent and wares in the hopes of getting recognised. High profile celebrities such as John Malkovich are big fans and advocates of the Sowa Open Market.
Boston is a veritable shoppers and gourmand’s paradise with its rich history and vibrant diversity, from open markets to high end malls with trendy family run restaurants to stylish fine dining eateries. A famed and reputed Boston hotel for both leisure and business travellers alike, is the Millenium Bostonian Hotel Boston, overlooking the thriving shopping Mecca of Faneuil Hall and the Quincy Market. This downtown Boston hotel is spacious yet stylish with elegantly appointed rooms and a marketplace inspired lobby.
