After all, Boston is home to the famous Harvard University, known as an elite institution where several American presidents continued their studies. The charming buildings of its university campus and local art museums are certainly worth a visit. You will also be able to attend a scientific conference at the very famous M. I. T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), alma mater of several Nobel prize-winning scientists. You may want to meet the new generation of jazz musicians or listen to a student recital at the Berklee College of Music, where some of the greatest American musicians have developed their talent.
Not to be missed in Boston:
Visit Harvard University and its campus life
Located in Cambridge on the other side of the river and founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest higher education institution in the USA. His reputation is worldwide and he holds the title of the richest university in the world. A year of study costs a student about US$50,000. They are all carefully selected according to their academic performance. Recognized individuals, such as Nobel Prizes and Presidents, have studied at this institution.
After all, Boston is home to the famous Harvard University, known as an elite institution where several American presidents continued their studies. The charming buildings of its university campus and local art museums are certainly worth a visit. You will also be able to attend a scientific conference at the very famous M. I. T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), alma mater of several Nobel prize-winning scientists. You may want to meet the new generation of jazz musicians or listen to a student recital at the Berklee College of Music, where some of the greatest American musicians have developed their talent.
Not to be missed in Boston:
Visit Harvard University and its campus life
Located in Cambridge on the other side of the river and founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest higher education institution in the USA. His reputation is worldwide and he holds the title of the richest university in the world. A year of study costs a student about US$50,000. They are all carefully selected according to their academic performance. Recognized individuals, such as Nobel Prizes and Presidents, have studied at this institution.
Walking on these places whose names resonate in such a familiar way remains rather peculiar. Well, it must be said that for old buildings they are very well preserved. Although much of the interior of the buildings is inaccessible to non-residents, it is nonetheless pleasant to move freely between these old red brick buildings, which are inseparable from the architecture of New England.
On the site, you will see many students proudly wearing the colours of their school studying, chatting, sitting on benches and even playing in the small green space between the main buildings. The district is also teeming with youth and student culture. You can spend a good time visiting bookshops, small cafés, etc.
Follow the Freedom Trail
Freedom trail is the "must" to do in Boston. It recounts much of the history of the American Revolution and all the significant events that took place in the city. This course, more than pleasant, must absolutely be part of your visit. I won't dwell on it, because I wrote a super complete article with beautiful pictures of the buildings, churches and cemeteries to see on the course. Take a walk along the Freedom Trail and discover the city's monuments and buildings: Massachusetts State House (the big building with a golden dome, it's possible to get inside and see the Representative Room surmounted by a wooden codfish!), cemeteries, Old State House - one of the oldest public buildings in the country, recognizable with the lion and unicorn on the roof, the Italian quarter - the North End. If you're in a hurry or if the weather is bad, stop after this Italian quarter, North End, don't cross the bridge to Charlestown (see the article on this beautiful area), but if you feel like it, you'll see a very nice three-masted ship: the USS Constitution, one of the oldest warships in the world.
Eveningambader at Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is simply a residential neighbourhood. Said like that, it may seem insignificant. But it's not just any one of them. Situated on a hill north of the Boston Common (a few minutes' walk away), it is the most upscale neighbourhood in the city. Beautiful Victorian red brick houses are lined up side by side. Several Black Heritage Trail buildings are located in this historic area.
After all, Boston is home to the famous Harvard University, known as an elite institution where several American presidents continued their studies. The charming buildings of its university campus and local art museums are certainly worth a visit. You will also be able to attend a scientific conference at the very famous M. I. T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), alma mater of several Nobel prize-winning scientists. You may want to meet the new generation of jazz musicians or listen to a student recital at the Berklee College of Music, where some of the greatest American musicians have developed their talent.
Not to be missed in Boston:
Visit Harvard University and its campus life
Located in Cambridge on the other side of the river and founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest higher education institution in the USA. His reputation is worldwide and he holds the title of the richest university in the world. A year of study costs a student about US$50,000. They are all carefully selected according to their academic performance. Recognized individuals, such as Nobel Prizes and Presidents, have studied at this institution.
Walking on these places whose names resonate in such a familiar way remains rather peculiar. Well, it must be said that for old buildings they are very well preserved. Although much of the interior of the buildings is inaccessible to non-residents, it is nonetheless pleasant to move freely between these old red brick buildings, which are inseparable from the architecture of New England.
On the site, you will see many students proudly wearing the colours of their school studying, chatting, sitting on benches and even playing in the small green space between the main buildings. The district is also teeming with youth and student culture. You can spend a good time visiting bookshops, small cafés, etc.
Follow the Freedom Trail
Freedom trail is the "must" to do in Boston. It recounts much of the history of the American Revolution and all the significant events that took place in the city. This course, more than pleasant, must absolutely be part of your visit. I won't dwell on it, because I wrote a super complete article with beautiful pictures of the buildings, churches and cemeteries to see on the course. Take a walk along the Freedom Trail and discover the city's monuments and buildings: Massachusetts State House (the big building with a golden dome, it's possible to get inside and see the Representative Room surmounted by a wooden codfish!), cemeteries, Old State House - one of the oldest public buildings in the country, recognizable with the lion and unicorn on the roof, the Italian quarter - the North End. If you're in a hurry or if the weather is bad, stop after this Italian quarter, North End, don't cross the bridge to Charlestown (see the article on this beautiful area), but if you feel like it, you'll see a very nice three-masted ship: the USS Constitution, one of the oldest warships in the world.
Eveningambader at Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is simply a residential neighbourhood. Said like that, it may seem insignificant. But it's not just any one of them. Situated on a hill north of the Boston Common (a few minutes' walk away), it is the most upscale neighbourhood in the city. Beautiful Victorian red brick houses are lined up side by side. Several Black Heritage Trail buildings are located in this historic area.
Come late afternoon to enjoy the beauty of the area before it gets dark. Then, take the time to eat a bite to eat while waiting for the darkness to cover the city. Pizzeria Figs is very popular and its huge and varied pizzas are a real delight. After dark, go back for a walk in its streets. The atmosphere changes completely and the charm works. It's like a Harry Potter book with the English style of houses and hundreds of gas lamps that give the neighbourhood a mystical, muffled and romantic atmosphere.
Back Bay
Enter the Boston Public Library, the patio inside is superb. Stroll around Trinity Church, a 19th century church, next to the immense Hancock Tower, the tallest tower in the city which rises to 241 meters high. Its reflective mirrors do not crush the square, on the contrary, all the buildings reflect it. In the Back Bay area, the large Commonwealth Avenue is pleasant, almost all seasons: it is lined with magnolias that bloom at the end of April, and even in winter, when the trees are naked, the garlands around the trees warm the atmosphere.
If you have time... It's time to heat up the credit card on Newbury street and explore the local stores according to your tastes - Patagonia and North Face (perfect if you want to equip yourself against the cold), Madewell, Pinkyotto or Urban Outfitters (brands you don't have in France). Note that there are no clothing taxes in Massachusetts: shop in Boston instead of New York!
Take a walk in the harbour by the sea (Waterfront)
Boston is a port city, so it's located on the seaside. It was the first port in the United States and is still one of the most important ports on the east coast of the United States. The pleasure is simply to gamble and admire the sea and its boats and smell the smell of it. If you are fond of seafood, it is also the perfect place to eat fish and seafood that are very famous. One of Boston's specialties is its lobster sandwiches, which can be found everywhere in the seafront restaurants.
Eating in Chinatown
It's probably because of my great interest in Asia, but every time I go to a big city, I always visit its Chinatown. The contrast with the immaculate business centres and Chinatowns, often messy, is always striking. I like to walk there. Once the Chinese portal is crossed, it's like changing continents in a matter of seconds. To take a bite, Chinatown is an interesting and affordable place. It can also be used to test more exotic dishes. The one in Boston is small, but it's still interesting and worth the detour.
Boston, Base Ball Country
Boston is famous for its sports teams, especially the Red Sox, the baseball team: it's worth seeing the stadium -eventually a game, and the streets around it are very lively on game nights - and it's also a great place to go out, with bowlings and bars.
If you want to book a Boston Red Sox baseball game, this is the place to visit.
Get off at Kenmore metro (head up, you will see the very large sign "Citgo", one of the city's emblems, nice at night when its neon lights are flashing). Don't miss Stroll near the stadium, the buildings are huge, the streets very lively. If you have time... Behind the stadium, there is also a large park, the Fenways, with some beautiful museums, such as the MFA, the MFA, or the crazy house of an art collector, Isabella Stewart Gardner.After all, Boston is home to the famous Harvard University, known as an elite institution where several American presidents continued their studies. The charming buildings of its university campus and local art museums are certainly worth a visit. You will also be able to attend a scientific conference at the very famous M. I. T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), alma mater of several Nobel prize-winning scientists. You may want to meet the new generation of jazz musicians or listen to a student recital at the Berklee College of Music, where some of the greatest American musicians have developed their talent.
Not to be missed in Boston:
Visit Harvard University and its campus life
Located in Cambridge on the other side of the river and founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest higher education institution in the USA. His reputation is worldwide and he holds the title of the richest university in the world. A year of study costs a student about US$50,000. They are all carefully selected according to their academic performance. Recognized individuals, such as Nobel Prizes and Presidents, have studied at this institution.
Walking on these places whose names resonate in such a familiar way remains rather peculiar. Well, it must be said that for old buildings they are very well preserved. Although much of the interior of the buildings is inaccessible to non-residents, it is nonetheless pleasant to move freely between these old red brick buildings, which are inseparable from the architecture of New England.
On the site, you will see many students proudly wearing the colours of their school studying, chatting, sitting on benches and even playing in the small green space between the main buildings. The district is also teeming with youth and student culture. You can spend a good time visiting bookshops, small cafés, etc.
Follow the Freedom Trail
Freedom trail is the "must" to do in Boston. It recounts much of the history of the American Revolution and all the significant events that took place in the city. This course, more than pleasant, must absolutely be part of your visit. I won't dwell on it, because I wrote a super complete article with beautiful pictures of the buildings, churches and cemeteries to see on the course. Take a walk along the Freedom Trail and discover the city's monuments and buildings: Massachusetts State House (the big building with a golden dome, it's possible to get inside and see the Representative Room surmounted by a wooden codfish!), cemeteries, Old State House - one of the oldest public buildings in the country, recognizable with the lion and unicorn on the roof, the Italian quarter - the North End. If you're in a hurry or if the weather is bad, stop after this Italian quarter, North End, don't cross the bridge to Charlestown (see the article on this beautiful area), but if you feel like it, you'll see a very nice three-masted ship: the USS Constitution, one of the oldest warships in the world.
Eveningambader at Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is simply a residential neighbourhood. Said like that, it may seem insignificant. But it's not just any one of them. Situated on a hill north of the Boston Common (a few minutes' walk away), it is the most upscale neighbourhood in the city. Beautiful Victorian red brick houses are lined up side by side. Several Black Heritage Trail buildings are located in this historic area.
Come late afternoon to enjoy the beauty of the area before it gets dark. Then, take the time to eat a bite to eat while waiting for the darkness to cover the city. Pizzeria Figs is very popular and its huge and varied pizzas are a real delight. After dark, go back for a walk in its streets. The atmosphere changes completely and the charm works. It's like a Harry Potter book with the English style of houses and hundreds of gas lamps that give the neighbourhood a mystical, muffled and romantic atmosphere.
Back Bay
Enter the Boston Public Library, the patio inside is superb. Stroll around Trinity Church, a 19th century church, next to the immense Hancock Tower, the tallest tower in the city which rises to 241 meters high. Its reflective mirrors do not crush the square, on the contrary, all the buildings reflect it. In the Back Bay area, the large Commonwealth Avenue is pleasant, almost all seasons: it is lined with magnolias that bloom at the end of April, and even in winter, when the trees are naked, the garlands around the trees warm the atmosphere.
If you have time... It's time to heat up the credit card on Newbury street and explore the local stores according to your tastes - Patagonia and North Face (perfect if you want to equip yourself against the cold), Madewell, Pinkyotto or Urban Outfitters (brands you don't have in France). Note that there are no clothing taxes in Massachusetts: shop in Boston instead of New York!
Take a walk in the harbour by the sea (Waterfront)
Boston is a port city, so it's located on the seaside. It was the first port in the United States and is still one of the most important ports on the east coast of the United States. The pleasure is simply to gamble and admire the sea and its boats and smell the smell of it. If you are fond of seafood, it is also the perfect place to eat fish and seafood that are very famous. One of Boston's specialties is its lobster sandwiches, which can be found everywhere in the seafront restaurants.
Eating in Chinatown
It's probably because of my great interest in Asia, but every time I go to a big city, I always visit its Chinatown. The contrast with the immaculate business centres and Chinatowns, often messy, is always striking. I like to walk there. Once the Chinese portal is crossed, it's like changing continents in a matter of seconds. To take a bite, Chinatown is an interesting and affordable place. It can also be used to test more exotic dishes. The one in Boston is small, but it's still interesting and worth the detour.
Boston, Base Ball Country
Boston is famous for its sports teams, especially the Red Sox, the baseball team: it's worth seeing the stadium -eventually a game, and the streets around it are very lively on game nights - and it's also a great place to go out, with bowlings and bars.
If you want to book a Boston Red Sox baseball game, this is the place to visit.
Get off at Kenmore metro (head up, you will see the very large sign "Citgo", one of the city's emblems, nice at night when its neon lights are flashing). Don't miss Stroll near the stadium, the buildings are huge, the streets very lively. If you have time... Behind the stadium, there is also a large park, the Fenways, with some beautiful museums, such as the MFA, the MFA, or the crazy house of an art collector, Isabella Stewart Gardner.
Come late afternoon to enjoy the beauty of the area before it gets dark. Then, take the time to eat a bite to eat while waiting for the darkness to cover the city. Pizzeria Figs is very popular and its huge and varied pizzas are a real delight. After dark, go back for a walk in its streets. The atmosphere changes completely and the charm works. It's like a Harry Potter book with the English style of houses and hundreds of gas lamps that give the neighbourhood a mystical, muffled and romantic atmosphere.
Back Bay
Enter the Boston Public Library, the patio inside is superb. Stroll around Trinity Church, a 19th century church, next to the immense Hancock Tower, the tallest tower in the city which rises to 241 meters high. Its reflective mirrors do not crush the square, on the contrary, all the buildings reflect it. In the Back Bay area, the large Commonwealth Avenue is pleasant, almost all seasons: it is lined with magnolias that bloom at the end of April, and even in winter, when the trees are naked, the garlands around the trees warm the atmosphere.
If you have time... It's time to heat up the credit card on Newbury street and explore the local stores according to your tastes - Patagonia and North Face (perfect if you want to equip yourself against the cold), Madewell, Pinkyotto or Urban Outfitters (brands you don't have in France). Note that there are no clothing taxes in Massachusetts: shop in Boston instead of New York!
Take a walk in the harbour by the sea (Waterfront)
Boston is a port city, so it's located on the seaside. It was the first port in the United States and is still one of the most important ports on the east coast of the United States. The pleasure is simply to gamble and admire the sea and its boats and smell the smell of it. If you are fond of seafood, it is also the perfect place to eat fish and seafood that are very famous. One of Boston's specialties is its lobster sandwiches, which can be found everywhere in the seafront restaurants.
Eating in Chinatown
It's probably because of my great interest in Asia, but every time I go to a big city, I always visit its Chinatown. The contrast with the immaculate business centres and Chinatowns, often messy, is always striking. I like to walk there. Once the Chinese portal is crossed, it's like changing continents in a matter of seconds. To take a bite, Chinatown is an interesting and affordable place. It can also be used to test more exotic dishes. The one in Boston is small, but it's still interesting and worth the detour.
Boston, Base Ball Country
Boston is famous for its sports teams, especially the Red Sox, the baseball team: it's worth seeing the stadium -eventually a game, and the streets around it are very lively on game nights - and it's also a great place to go out, with bowlings and bars.
If you want to book a Boston Red Sox baseball game, this is the place to visit.
Get off at Kenmore metro (head up, you will see the very large sign "Citgo", one of the city's emblems, nice at night when its neon lights are flashing). Don't miss Stroll near the stadium, the buildings are huge, the streets very lively. If you have time... Behind the stadium, there is also a large park, the Fenways, with some beautiful museums, such as the MFA, the MFA, or the crazy house of an art collector, Isabella Stewart Gardner.
Walking on these places whose names resonate in such a familiar way remains rather peculiar. Well, it must be said that for old buildings they are very well preserved. Although much of the interior of the buildings is inaccessible to non-residents, it is nonetheless pleasant to move freely between these old red brick buildings, which are inseparable from the architecture of New England.
On the site, you will see many students proudly wearing the colours of their school studying, chatting, sitting on benches and even playing in the small green space between the main buildings. The district is also teeming with youth and student culture. You can spend a good time visiting bookshops, small cafés, etc.
Follow the Freedom Trail
Freedom trail is the "must" to do in Boston. It recounts much of the history of the American Revolution and all the significant events that took place in the city. This course, more than pleasant, must absolutely be part of your visit. I won't dwell on it, because I wrote a super complete article with beautiful pictures of the buildings, churches and cemeteries to see on the course. Take a walk along the Freedom Trail and discover the city's monuments and buildings: Massachusetts State House (the big building with a golden dome, it's possible to get inside and see the Representative Room surmounted by a wooden codfish!), cemeteries, Old State House - one of the oldest public buildings in the country, recognizable with the lion and unicorn on the roof, the Italian quarter - the North End. If you're in a hurry or if the weather is bad, stop after this Italian quarter, North End, don't cross the bridge to Charlestown (see the article on this beautiful area), but if you feel like it, you'll see a very nice three-masted ship: the USS Constitution, one of the oldest warships in the world.
Eveningambader at Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is simply a residential neighbourhood. Said like that, it may seem insignificant. But it's not just any one of them. Situated on a hill north of the Boston Common (a few minutes' walk away), it is the most upscale neighbourhood in the city. Beautiful Victorian red brick houses are lined up side by side. Several Black Heritage Trail buildings are located in this historic area.
Come late afternoon to enjoy the beauty of the area before it gets dark. Then, take the time to eat a bite to eat while waiting for the darkness to cover the city. Pizzeria Figs is very popular and its huge and varied pizzas are a real delight. After dark, go back for a walk in its streets. The atmosphere changes completely and the charm works. It's like a Harry Potter book with the English style of houses and hundreds of gas lamps that give the neighbourhood a mystical, muffled and romantic atmosphere.
Back Bay
Enter the Boston Public Library, the patio inside is superb. Stroll around Trinity Church, a 19th century church, next to the immense Hancock Tower, the tallest tower in the city which rises to 241 meters high. Its reflective mirrors do not crush the square, on the contrary, all the buildings reflect it. In the Back Bay area, the large Commonwealth Avenue is pleasant, almost all seasons: it is lined with magnolias that bloom at the end of April, and even in winter, when the trees are naked, the garlands around the trees warm the atmosphere.
If you have time... It's time to heat up the credit card on Newbury street and explore the local stores according to your tastes - Patagonia and North Face (perfect if you want to equip yourself against the cold), Madewell, Pinkyotto or Urban Outfitters (brands you don't have in France). Note that there are no clothing taxes in Massachusetts: shop in Boston instead of New York!
Take a walk in the harbour by the sea (Waterfront)
Boston is a port city, so it's located on the seaside. It was the first port in the United States and is still one of the most important ports on the east coast of the United States. The pleasure is simply to gamble and admire the sea and its boats and smell the smell of it. If you are fond of seafood, it is also the perfect place to eat fish and seafood that are very famous. One of Boston's specialties is its lobster sandwiches, which can be found everywhere in the seafront restaurants.
Eating in Chinatown
It's probably because of my great interest in Asia, but every time I go to a big city, I always visit its Chinatown. The contrast with the immaculate business centres and Chinatowns, often messy, is always striking. I like to walk there. Once the Chinese portal is crossed, it's like changing continents in a matter of seconds. To take a bite, Chinatown is an interesting and affordable place. It can also be used to test more exotic dishes. The one in Boston is small, but it's still interesting and worth the detour.
Boston, Base Ball Country
Boston is famous for its sports teams, especially the Red Sox, the baseball team: it's worth seeing the stadium -eventually a game, and the streets around it are very lively on game nights - and it's also a great place to go out, with bowlings and bars.
If you want to book a Boston Red Sox baseball game, this is the place to visit.
Get off at Kenmore metro (head up, you will see the very large sign "Citgo", one of the city's emblems, nice at night when its neon lights are flashing). Don't miss Stroll near the stadium, the buildings are huge, the streets very lively. If you have time... Behind the stadium, there is also a large park, the Fenways, with some beautiful museums, such as the MFA, the MFA, or the crazy house of an art collector, Isabella Stewart Gardner.
