5 Reasons to Love Boston
During cold New England winters, I sometimes fantasize about chucking my snow boots and moving south. But when it comes down to it, I’m a Boston gal at heart. Here’s why…
- The city is full of history. Everywhere you go, you’re constantly reminded of Boston’s importance in American history. From the Paul Revere House to the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston merges old and new architecture in expected ways.
- You can walk just about anywhere. Admittedly, trudging around in two feet of snow isn’t my favorite winter activity, but I’ve lived here for five and a half years without a car and I have no intentions of changing that. Walking and riding public transportation is better for the environment (and for my wallet, too).
- It’s large enough to offer variety and small enough to feel like home. From the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill to the calm serenity of the Arnold Arboretum, Boston and its surrounding area include lots of distinctive little neighborhoods to discover and places to explore. Still, it’s not as intimidating as New York City or London.
- Bostonians are wicked smaht. Jokes aside, with so many world-class institutions like Harvard and MIT in our backyard, you tend to meet people who are worldly and well read, which makes for great conversations.
- Two words: Red Sox. It’s been said that Boston is a drinking town with a baseball problem, but if loving the Sox is wrong, then I don’t want to be right. We love our sports teams!
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Excellent reasons! As a transplanted New Yorker, the aspect of Boston I most appreciate is its relative safety, considering its urban status. I love being able to walk around at almost any time without feeling the constant need to obsess about who might be out to get me. You have to be careful, of course, but the sense of perpetual danger is not as strong as it is in many other cities.
Hi Chandra,
Thanks for stopping by! I completely agree with you. I live in Cambridge and feel very safe walking home at night. Cheers!
Susan