Things to do in Boston

Back Bay - is affluent Boston at its best, boasting landmarks like Copley Square, the Prudential Center, and the Public Library. Peruse boutiques on Newbury Street, stroll down Commonwealth Ave., or spend your evening out at one of the local lively bars or restaurants.

Beacon Hill - is one of Boston's smallest and most historic neighborhoods, featuring a mix of grand townhouses and fashionable shops. Stroll down Charles Street to spy pricey antique shops, enticing cafes, and swanky clothing boutiques.

Chinatown - In the 1880s, the first Chinese immigrants arrived in Boston, pitching their tents in what is now known as "Ping On Alley." Today, nestled between Downtown Crossing and the South End, Chinatown provides visitors with a variety of Asian history and cuisine.

Downtown Crossing - is an eclectic mix of historic sites, shopping, and hip restaurants and clubs. Sift through the bargain shelves of the Brattle Book Shop, watch musical street performers, visit the Old South Meeting House, or enjoy a fine meal at one of the numerous award-winning restaurants in the neighborhood.

Faneuil Hall - has been a marketplace and meeting spot for over 250 years. Bordered by the waterfront, Government Center, Haymarket and the North End, the neighborhood is known for its huge shopping area, sidewalk performances during the summer, and a well-traveled part of Boston's "Freedom Trail."

Fenway/Kenmore Square - Bordered by Mission Hill, Columbus Avenue, and the Back Bay Fens, the jewel of the Fenway neighborhood is Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Eat out near the park, head to Kenmore Square, or check out the artistic offerings at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum or the or the Museum of Fine Arts.

Fort Point - The Boston waterfront is a vibrant destination with attractions for all ages and interests, including performances at the Bank of America Pavilion, Harpoon Brewery tasting tours, and more.

Harvard Square - A bustling center of activity, Harvard Square embodies all that is Cambridge. Students and academics mix with tourists and locals to crowd the sidewalks and restaurants on weekends and evenings, while the streets are more relaxed during the week.

South End - Home to elegant Victorian brick row houses, many dating from the 1800s, and one of the most diverse populations in Boston, the South End blends many of the best elements of the city. Some of the city's finest dining can be found lining Tremont Street and the arts shine at the Calderwood Pavilion and the Boston Center for the Arts.

North End - Here, the streets are narrow and compact, and there is history – Old North Church, Paul Revere’s house, burial grounds – seemingly around every corner. The neighborhood is packed with restaurants, virtually all of them Italian, and the locals carefully maintain their deeply-rooted ties to Italian culture.

波士顿历史简介

波士顿是美国历史的摇篮，自1620年"五月花号"帆船从英国载来第一代移民，波士顿就成为美国历史上的重要角色：她是美国的第一座城市，是掀起美国独立战争的地方，美国很多历史事件和重要名人都与波士顿有关。波士顿是教育文化古都，目前有50多所大学和学院，包括著名的哈佛大学和麻省理工学院，各门学术科技人材云集。 波士顿的中国城已有百年历史，布局集中、规模较大。大波士顿地区的中国人已超过十万，普遍文化素质高、生活条件优越，对各种信息和服务具有较强需求，是一个巨大的文化市场。 波士顿还是著名的旅游城市，她地处美国东北部的新英格兰地区，近山临海，四季分明，风景优美，别具特色，秋天可观赏满山遍野的红叶，冬季波城附近有雪场滑雪，春夏可乘船到大西洋中看鲸鱼，每周都有驶往中南美州的游览豪华轮启航。漂亮的查尔斯河从波士顿城中贯穿流入大西洋，隔洋对望就是欧洲大陆，波士顿国际机场是北美飞往欧洲的重要航空枢纽。 波士顿无论在人文历史还是自然景观方面都得天独厚，具有丰富的内容和意趣，实乃北美大陆的一方宝地。

波士顿历史大事纪

1630年－继"五月花"号帆船载着102名英国清教徒靠岸在波士顿以南的普利矛斯之后，又一批英国请教徒一千人乘十一只帆船从英国横渡大西洋，靠岸在北美大陆波士顿以北的SALEM，然后迁移到波士顿，成为美国最早的永久移民，北美大陆上的第一座城市波士顿开始诞生。
1636年－美国第一所大学"哈佛大学"建立，当时叫"哈佛学院"，为培训神职管理人员而设。
1700年－波士顿逐渐成为贸易港口，迅速发展与欧洲和非洲的进出口往来。
1763年－英国国王乔治三世颁布法令，限制做为英国殖民地的波士顿与海外的贸易，引起波士顿自由商人反英国殖民统制的情绪。
1765年－英国殖民统制着增加对北美殖民地的税收，再度激怒波士顿移民的反抗情绪。
1770年－波士顿的英国殖民政府对波士顿移民的反抗活动开枪镇压。
1773年－五十名波士顿移民化妆成土著印地安人，夜晚袭击停泊在港口的英国货船，将船上运载的茶叶全部掀进海里，此事件为著名的"茶党"活动，以示反抗英国殖民统制者。

Unique Boston Tourist Attractions