Boston
Boston Harbours and Piers
Boston Harbour Boston Harbour is a natural harbour and has always been a pivotal point in Boston’s history; most famously for its role in the Boston Tea Party of 1773 where a huge amount of tea was poured into its waters, but more importantly some 100 years prior to this, it was the gateway for [...]
Places to visit in Boston
Boston – The Public Garden Established in 1837, the Public Garden lies adjacent to Boston Common, in the heart of Boston and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the United States. At whatever time of year you decide to visit, you will be inspired by the trees and plants within the park and [...]
Industry in the Boston area
The Richmond and Danville railroad was constructed in 1854 and popularity for the town continued to grow with many settlers arriving from all different parts of the world. With the railroad came opportunities, and in 1855 Captain E.B. Jeffress constructed a brick storehouse and began a general merchandise business at “South Boston Depot” followed by [...]
South Boston
Maybe less well-known than the main city, South Boston is located a small journey away from the downtown area of Boston and has an interesting and diverse history. South Boston started life as a simple trading post founded by David Thompson in 1624 on Thompson Island. In 1637 access to Dorchester Neck was only through [...]
South End Boston
The South End lies south of the Back Bay and north of South Boston and Dorchester. It has a very diverse population, and is a centre for culture and art. Over the last century the South End of Boston has seen significant changes. At the turn of the 20th Century the area was in decline [...]
American Travel
My top three amazing experiences staying at amazing USA Hotels.
I once stayed at a wonderful Hyatt hotel in the USA that had a secret floor! The doors of the elevator opened at your floor ONLY if you had a key card that showed you were one of the highly privileged. This secret floor was part of the special “Club” that you can be part of while staying at many Hyatt hotels the world over. The room was out of this world and the bathroom had some kind of massive “jungle shower” which replicated a rainforest. I can’t tell you what the Bill was next day … I think I’m still paying it off! [Read More...]
Boston Holidays
Holidaying in Boston can be undertaken in a variety of ways; a fly-drive will give you the independence of getting around not just Boston, but also further afield and there are a variety of coach trips that can take you around New England, stopping off at the main attractions. Hotels and restaurants in and around the City are plentiful, so whether you are visiting Boston on business or on holiday, you will be spoilt for choice. [Read More...]
Salem
Hundreds of others were put into jails without a trial on charges of witchcraft. [Read More...]
Boston and its surrounding area
Boston and its surrounding neighbourhood is a vibrant place to be. You can take in a museum or gallery in town or have a wander down to the beach and harbour area to watch the sun set. There are many local restaurants and hotels, bars and historical landmarks to take advantage of on your stay. There is so much to see and do that it’s difficult to fit it all in! [Read More...]
About the South End and other areas of Boston, United States
Boston, the Capital city of Massachusetts and one of the oldest cities in the United States of America was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England. Over the last 400 years the city and its neighbouring districts have grown from strength to strength both in commercial activity and culture.
Have you ever thought of Boston as a place to go on holiday? What would inspire you to go there? Did you know that Boston is one of the United States’ top-10 tourist attractions? It’s easy to see why. [Read More...]