Boston is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the
United States. One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston was
settled by Puritans in the 1600s. The spirit of country's independence was
born in the city. Major tourist attractions in the city commemorate the
important role that the Sons of Liberty played in the Revolutionary War.
Things to do in Boston
Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail is a 3-mile-long trail that leads the visitors into the
city's principal historic monuments and sites. The trail is easy to follow
as there are footprints marked at street crossings. Major historic
monuments and sites on Freedom Trail include Boston Common, State House,
Old Granary Burying Ground, King's Chapel Burying Ground, Old State House,
and more.
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Museum of Fine Arts Boston is one of the leading art museums in the United
States. The museum excels in its assortments of impressionist paintings,
Asian and Persian fine arts, ancient Egyptian treasures, and works from
ancient Greece and the Middle East. The new addition in the museum includes
outstanding collections of American paintings, decorative arts, furniture,
silver, folk art, design, and glassware dating from pre-Columbian arts to
the Modernist eras.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science features exhibits encouraging learning through hands-on
exploration of science. The collection includes more than 700 exhibits on
Physics, chemistry, biology, zoology, ecology, computers, astronomy, and
more. These exhibits are enhanced by stage presentations.
Best Time to Fly to Boston
The best time to book flights from Newark to Boston is from June to
October. Mild fall weather makes exploring the city on foot a joy. And
although summer brings in swarms of tourists, baseball games, sidewalk
cafes, and outdoor concerts making it an excellent time to book your
flights from EWR to BOS. Winter in Boston is chilly, therefore pack a warm
coat and a pair of boots if you want to see Beantown immersed in snow.