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IN BOSTON Boston offers the
best of a large, cosmopolitan city, coupled with a small-town neighbood style
of life. Virtually all attractions are within walking distance or are a short
trip away as are several world-famous institutes of higher learning and numerous
high-tech and bio-tech companies. This combination results in Boston being a vibrant
and dynamic citiy in which to live. The Boston area has a tremendous wealth of
cultural, educational, athletic, and recreational opportunities. What follows
is only a brief synopsis of some of the offerings available in the Boston and
New England area. The Boston area
is home to more than 50 colleges and universities, with a young, educated, and
international population. The city center is surrounded by neighborhoods. Each
has its own flavor, style and attractions and are well-worth exploring. A walking
tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail is a great way to learn the history of the
city which prides itself on being the seat of the American Revolution. Some of the better-known
areas where MGH residents have lived include Harvard Square / Cambridge, Beacon
Hill, Back Bay, South End, North End, and Coolidge Corner. There are many dance
clubs, live music venues, ethnic, and avant-garde restaurants catering to all
tastes. Boston also has a rich cultural tradition and is home to the world-famous
Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Ballet Company, and Boston Opera. as well as
the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Science. Each
year the Boston Pops concert along the Charles River marks the celebration of
the Fourth of July. The Boston area is home to four major league sports franchises
- the Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox, and Patriots. Each team has a huge tradition and
a loyal following. Watching a game live or with friends at a club is a unique
experience in Boston. The Boston area offers unparalleled opportunities for sports
and for outdoor activities. Near the hospital, the Esplanade is a great location
for jogging, bicycling, or sailing on the Charles. The Boston Marathon
attracts the world’s elite runners at this annual world class event. The
Boston area has four distinct seasons although the weather is tempered by the
city’s proximity to the ocean. There are limitless opportunities for outdoor
recreation throughout the seasons. During the summer months Cape Cod, Martha’s
Vineyard, and other area beaches provide beautiful getaways. Ferries can take
you to Provincetown from downtown Boston. The White Mountains of New Hampshire
and the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts are within one-two hours
by car and have hundreds of areas for hiking, camping, and fishing. During the
summer the Boston Symphony moves to its summer home of Tanglewood, west of the
city in the Berkshires. The fall foliage in New England is spectacular and attracts
millions of so-called leaf peepers annually. During the winter months skiing and
snowboarding are available at dozens of resorts, all within one-two hour drive.
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