Boston,  Massachusetts

Boston, officially the City of Boston, is the capital and most populous city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and seat of Suffolk county, in the northeastern United States. It lies on Massachusetts Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean.
 

The city is an intellectual, technological, and political and a global leader in higher education and academic research. Greater Boston's many colleges and universities include Harvard University and MIT, both located in neighboring Cambridge and both routinely included among the world's most highly ranked universities. 

The city is also a national leader in scientific research, law, medicine, engineering, and business. Boston is best described as being in a transitional zone between the two climates. Summers are typically warm and humid, while winters are cold and stormy. 

Spring and fall are usually cool to mild, with varying conditions dependent on wind direction. Prevailing wind patterns that blow offshore minimize the influence of the Atlantic Ocean. However, in winter areas near the immediate coast will often see more rain than snow as warm air is drawn off the Atlantic at times.

What to do?

Explore architecture and artwork at the renowned Museum of Fine Arts, discover cutting-edge art at the Institute of Contemporary Art, located in the Boston Harbor area. The Boston Public Library has more than 6 million volumes, and equally interesting are its murals, paintings and sculptures. Another gem is H.H.'s Richardson masterpiece, is Trinity Church, frequently listed as America's most significant architectural monuments. 

Tour Boston's typical Beacon Hill neighborhood, filled with Greek Revival and Federal style homes, exquisite squares and historic sites. Stroll through the Boston Common and the Public Garden and take a ride on one of the pedal swans, you can discover the mysteries of the sea at the New England Aquarium; and see the wonders of the world at the Museum of Science. 

Boston's distinctive shopping districts give visitors the opportunity to browse glass-encased galleries, open-air markets – the best known of which is Faneuil Hall Marketplace – and stroll through the elegant boutiques of Newbury. Plus, Boston is a sports town, and whether you're a die-hard fan or someone who only watches the games occasionally, you'll surely enjoy supporting the local team in a professional or college game.