In Boston and Cambridge, you'll find historic structures, lively bars, creative cuisine, as well as widely recognized attractions such as Fenway Park, Harvard Square, and the Freedom Trail. Boston, otherwise known as old "Bean Town," is New England's hub of business, culture, dining, and nightlife. In the 1600s, the Pilgrims' settlement grew into the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Puritan ideals lingered decades longer, giving birth to phrase "Banned in Boston." Today, the Freedom Trail marks spots significant in Boston's early history, including the Bunker Hill monument, the Old Granary Burial Ground, and the Old North Church.
Cambridge, a city known for individualism, liberalism, and creative expression, is across the river from Boston. Centuries ago, Gen. George Washington took control of the colonial troops on Cambridge Common and set up headquarters nearby while planning strategy in the war against the British. Today spicy foods, nightlife, arts, and many ethnic fairs and festivals are top attractions. Harvard Square and the city's many other neighborhoods are filled with small shops and eateries. Harvard University and MIT are also major attractions.
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