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Travelling Facts

	Climate:	Continental climate.
	Rainfall:	1054 mm


Summer:	Max - 82.4°F (28°C) \| Min - 51.8°F(11°C)
Winter:	Max - 44.6°F (7°C) \| Min - 21.2°F(-6°C)

Best Time to Visit:	April to November.
Major Attractions:	Black Heritage Trail, Boston Public Library, Cheers Bar, Christian Science Center, Franklin Park Zoo, Harvard Square, Trinity Church.
Major Entertainment Centers:	George Wright Golf Course, Courageous Sailing Center, Franklin Park Zoo.
Shopper's Paradise:	North End, Prudential Center, Faneuil Hall Marketplace , Newbury Street, Faneuil Hall.
Near by Places (Excursions):	Concord, Cape Cod, Salem.
Famous Food & Beverages (Gourmet's Delight)	Clams, haddock, baked beans, bulkie rolls, pastries, hot roast beef sandwiches served with a sweet barbecue sauce , onion roll.
Foreign Embassies & Consulates:	Italy, Greece, Canada, Austria, Finland, Hungary, Thailand, Japan, Poland, Britain, Norway, Mexico, Rome, Sweden, Israel, Peru, the Netherlands.

History & Evolution
The settlement around the region of Boston started around 1624. The place was then known as ‘Trimountain'. The name of the city of Boston comes from the name of a small town in Britain which was the home town of the native Puritan families. The city is also known as the 'Cradle of Modern America' because of the historical Boston Tea Party in 1773 which ignited the revolution against British rule. The most important landmark in the history of Boston has been the establishment of Harvard College 1638.

The college formed the basis of the current educational and research centers present in the city. The city of Boston was incorporated as an American city in 1822. Boston was the center of finance and culture. Boston soon became one of the world's wealthiest international trading ports. The prime reason for this was the city' huge number of exports which included rum, fish, salt, and tobacco. The Manufacturing sector, specially the garment production and leather goods industries, have had a huge impact in rapid development of the city.

This situation has not changed in the twenty first century. Boston today is an intellectual and technological center of America. The city also is a political fulcrum of USA and various government offices are located in the region.

Site-Seeing
The city of Boston is visited by travelers from all over the world. The city is bestowed with some of the world's most amazing architecture and most beautiful natural sites. City's palaces, museums and other historical monuments are visited by tourists from all over the world.

Bunker Hill Monument:
The Bunker Hill Monument was built to symbolize the Battle of Bunker Hill. The monument is 67 m high and is made of granite obelisk. The visitors have to cover almost 250 steps to reach the top of the monument. The monument also displays a statue of Warren and a diorama of the battle, just adjacent to the monument. Bunker Hill is also included in the National Historical Park and is a part of the freedom trail. Travelers can also visit the Bunker Hill Museum which has been recently made.

Location: Charlestown

Boston Navy Yard:
The Boston Navy Yard also known the Charlestown Navy Yard is a oldest shipbuilding center of the United States Navy. The yard came into existence in 1801. The yard now functions as a historical site and not as a shipbuilding center. The yard covers a total area of around 30 acres and is serving as a part of Boston National park since July 1, 1974. Yard is visited by tourists from all over USA and other parts of the world. The yard now depicts the art, culture and history of naval shipbuilding in America. The other attractions of the park include the USS Constitution museum and the museum ship USS Cassin Young.

Location: End of Freedom trail