Boston, Massachusetts is arguably the most historic place in the USA. Its rich heritage in social and political history means that this beautiful city is packed full of old world charm. There is an abundance of things to see and do in this fantastic travel destination and they are all compacted within walking distance of each other. A popular activity is to walk the "Freedom Trail" that follows the places and events of the history of American independence. There is also the Boston Tea party museum, Mayflower ship and Harvard University to visit. If you are a sports fan, you will find plenty to entertain you in Boston which is home to the famous Boston Red Sox Baseball team, and the New England Patriots American Football team.

In addition to all this, the city offers excellent dining and nightlife which includes the original "Cheers" pub and the 18th century Quincy market which has some unusual eclectic shops as well the food stalls with their medley of gourmet delights. Visits to Boston offer a vibrant city break with an authentic taste of America´s colonial roots. If you should get tired of the city, the surrounding areas provide yet more entertainment with the exclusive Cape Cod coastal resort to the South, and New Hampshire´s White Mountains to the North.

Boston is one of the best-looking 375-year-olds around. It attracted the attention of the world in 2004 with a World Series victory, a huge new convention center, a national political convention, and (of all things) a revolutionary new highway that incorporates a landmark bridge. In 2005, the city is ready to show off its new face.

The improvements introduced in time for the convention in late July, from street signs to landscaping, will enhance every visitor's Boston experience. The most prominent example of an improvement is the demolition of the elevated expressway that used to slash through downtown, separating the waterfront from the rest of the city and offending the sensibilities of those who had to pass over, under, or near it. That 15-year, $14.6 billion project, known as the Big Dig, will be wrapping up when you visit, mending the scar left when traffic on Interstate 93 moved into an underground tunnel and the old highway came down.

The new highway runs beneath a modern metropolis that's also a relentlessly historic destination. An ongoing building boom may overshadow the famous 18th- and 19th-century architecture, but even rampant development can't change the colonial character of the central city.

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BOSTON	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Rainfall (mm)	95	91	100	93	84	79	73	92	82	87	110	105
Rainfall (inches)	3.7	3.6	4.0	3.6	3.3	3.1	2.9	3.6	3.2	3.4	4.3	4.1
Min Temp (°C)	-6	-5	-0	4	10	15	18	18	14	8	3	-3
Max Temp (°C)	2	3	8	13	19	25	28	26	23	17	11	5
Min Temp (°F)	22	23	31	40	50	59	65	64	57	47	38	27
Max Temp (°F)	36	37	46	56	67	76	82	80	73	63	52	40