Boston, Massachusetts: Home of the Boston Red Socks (Red Sox)

Shown at right: The official Boston Red Socks (Red Sox) logo.

Boston, home of the Red Sox, is the capital of Massachusetts, and also its largest city, with more than 1.8 million permanent residents. Boston is a big favorite among travelers worldwide, who arrive in droves all year round.

Boston is one of the oldest and most culturally significant cities in the United States, and is recognized as a "global" city. Its thriving economy is based on research, finance, and biotechnology. The Boston area features several major universities, including Boston University, Harvard and MIT.

The city is loaded with historic sites and breath taking architecture. A year in Boston is jam packed with major annual events. The restaurant food is as good as food gets, even when compared with New York City cuisine. Boston's rich cultural presence also includes ornate theatres and renowned performing arts groups like the Boston Ballet, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, Boston Lyric Opera Company, and the Handel and Haydn Society.

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