As we move to Boston our on our tour around the United States, we thought it was the ideal chance to take a look at some of the key reasons why you might want to consider a trip to the city.

History
There are few cities in the USA that can claim to be as historic as Boston and you can explore many of the most important sites with relative ease thanks to the creation of the Freedom Trail. It links 16 locations across the city that are deemed to be historically important - running from Boston Common for around 4km through to the Bunker Hill Monument. The site of the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere House and the USS Constitution are amongst the stops en-route.

Seafood
People might think of destinations like the Florida Keys when it comes to seafood but Boston is one of the best places to sample dishes that are influenced by the sea. Lobster is a popular choice as as fresh oysters, but the most famous option of all is traditional New England Clam Chowder - featuring fresh clam meat served in a thick, creamy soup.

Sport
You don’t to be a sports fan to enjoy a trip to Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox for more than 100 years. The oldest ballpark in the United States, Fenway Park sits in an area of the city with plenty of bars and restaurants where you can be wined and dined before heading to the ground to watch a game - or perhaps just take a tour if there is no game scheduled at the time of your visit. If you’re in town in April, then you might like to line the streets to cheer on runners in the Boston Marathon; which is one of the leading races in the world.

Open spaces
Mentioned above, Boston Common was the first public park in the USA and is one of a large number of open green spaces found across the city. Many of the major parks are interconnected and are the perfect place to take a stroll away from the busy city streets. You might even be able to catch an outdoor movie, take in a yoga class or enjoy a relaxing boat ride, depending on which park you happen to be visiting.

Boston Duck
A trip on a Boston Duck is a must for many people on a trip to the city, with the iconic vehicles carrying out tours around the city streets - and then across the harbour area. That’s because the trips take place using a fleet of DUKWs (or Ducks), which are amphibious vehicles that were used by the US military during the Second World War.

Island Hopping
Minutes from the heart of the city sit a collection of more than 30 islands known as the 'Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area’. Board one of the various ferries operating trips and you can take a tour out to explore a number of the islands, including Peddocks Island - which was used for filming of the hit movie Shutter Island.

Architecture
Lovers of architecture will be find Boston to be something of a dream destination to visit, with the city being home to some of the best preserved examples of 19th century buildings in the USA. However, there are structures within the city - such as a Paul Revere House - which date back even further to the 1600s, with the Old State House built in the 1700s. Stroll through the streets and you can see how architecture have changed through the year, right up to more modern structures like the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Museums
As is the case with many major US cities, Boston is home to a number of major museums. In fact, there are more than 60, which cover a wide range of different topics and interests. The Museum of Fine Arts is one of the largest museums of its type on American soil and is well worth a visit, as is the Museum of Science, the JFK Presidential Library and Museum and the Boston Children’s Museum. The latter is particularly good if you have youngsters with you, with interactive exhibits and various play spaces.