Few, if any, American cities can compete with Boston\u2019s storied history. As the epicentre of the American Revolution, what unfolded here in the late-1700s is what makes it a fascinating place to visit. Yet the Boston of today is just as interesting as its 18th-century iteration. It\u2019s a place that embraces contemporary art, music, and theatre. Where sports fandom\u2014the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins\u2014is almost a religious phenomenon. And where seafood in all its varieties is taken as seriously as Parisians take their patisseries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow us on a journey through the birthplace of modern America and enjoy your next Boston
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Eat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Eating your way through a city can help you understand its history, culture and vibe. It\u2019s no different in Boston. The cobblestone streets of North End lay claim to the best and most authentic Italian food. And it doesn\u2019t stop at pasta. Think Italian bakeries serving the sweetest cannoli, Italian capicola from salumerias, cafes that pour perfetto espresso, and pizzerias where it\u2019s all about the crust and sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Seaport District gets its inspo from its waterside situation with an impressive array of raw bars and seafood shacks to choose from, serving lobster plucked from Maine\u2019s waters and only the freshest oysters from nearby Cape Cod. Minutes from downtown, foodies and critics have dubbed a stretch of eateries in South End\u2019s historic brownstones on Tremont Street \u201cRestaurant Row.\u201d It\u2019s a smorgasbord of options from casual jazz cafes to fine dining establishments\u2014feast on sole meuni\u00e8re<\/em> at French bistros or posh lobster mac & cheese at American brasseries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If choosing a single restaurant proves impossible, head to Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market Food Colonnade for all of Boston\u2019s signature food options under one roof. Gifted to the city in 1742 by a prosperous merchant, Faneuil Hall brought together farmers and fishers. Today, it remains a vibrant central meeting place in Boston, with dozens of shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, When you eventually decide on a cup of classic and creamy clam chowder from a kiosk or opt to sit down to shuck oysters on the half-shell, be sure to finish things up with a slice of Boston Cream Pie. This tantalisingly sweet and buttery vanilla cake is filled with custard and topped with chocolate ganache. Tummies full, stay awhile to absorb the cheery atmosphere. Musicians pitched up at Faneuil Hall in the 1970s to entertain the construction workers who were tasked with the urban renewal of the Marketplace. Their presence proved so popular, they never left. Jugglers and acrobats have joined the ranks and made Faneuil Hall synonymous with impressive street performances.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
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