Boston is the capital and most populated city in Massachusetts, and the country's twenty-first most populated metropolis. The city covers 48.4 square miles and had 692,600 people in 2019, making it the most populated city in New England. It's safe to say that no other city in America has as much colonial and Revolutionary War history as Boston. It's hardly surprising, therefore, that its major sites have become a pilgrimage trail for all those trying to understand that history.

The Freedom Trail provides an excellent introduction to today's city, linking or passing near several of the city's most popular tourist sites. Boston is easy to explore on foot since its main attractions are close together, and America's first subway system, the T, links its key neighborhoods. A rainy summer leisure area on Boston's coast is designated for Cambridge's Esplanade Park across the Charles River. Despite being a distinct and independent city, Cambridge is a part of Boston and is served by the same public transportation system. And with all of the entertainment, music, and theater choices, as well as the plethora of restaurants, there's never a shortage of things to do in Boston at night. Moreover, thousands of passengers pass through the historic Flynn Cruiseport in Boston each year on their way to or from a holiday cruise or to visit Boston as a port of call. Flynn Cruiseport Boston is nestled in the busy Seaport District of South Boston, only 10 minutes from Boston Logan International Airport.