History and Description of the Boston Metropolitan Regional Area - Search Home and House Property Listings

Boston is perhaps one of the most family-friendly cities in the nation. Made up of more than 20 distinct neighborhoods, the city is an ideal place to live, work and raise a family. Boston has been called one of the most livable cities in America and former President Clinton called it a model of crime prevention. Add to this an ever-improving public school system and a healthy array of private and parochial schools, and you've got a perfect hometown for families of all shapes and sizes.

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As far as attractions go, Boston has plenty to offer. The city's long and fascinating history comes to life at the Bunker Hill Monument, the Harrison Gray Otis House, the Gibson House Museum and the Old North Church, to name just a few local historic sites. Boston played an important role in the birth of the United States - a role that can be explored with a visit to Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, the Old State House, the Paul Revere House or the USS Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides." Contemporary attractions include Fenway Park, the John Hancock Tower (New England's tallest building), and the New England Aquarium. Museum fans will want to visit Harvard University's three art museums, the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library and Museum, Boston's Museum of Science and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Also located in Boston is the Bull and Finch Pub, which inspired the bar from the hit TV show "Cheers."
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Incorporated in 1822, Boston is a city with a history that reaches back for centuries. The first European settler, Reverend William Blackstone, arrived in 1623 - just three years after the arrival of the Mayflower at Plymouth. In 1630, he was joined by a number of Puritans. The group named the fledgling community "Boston" after their hometown in England. The first free public school in the nation was opened in Boston just five years later.

Boston still takes the education of its residents very seriously, as can be seen in the numerous outstanding post-secondary schools throughout the metro area. Boston College, Boston University, Harvard Business School, Northeastern University, the Massachusetts College of Art and Suffolk University are just a few of the educational options within the city itself. Nearby are Harvard University, Brandeis University, MIT, Radcliffe College, Merrimack College, Tufts University, Wellesley College and many more.

Transportation in and around Boston can be accomplished through various means. First and foremost, Boston is known as "the Walking City" for good reason. Plenty of locals choose to travel on foot, and bicycles are another popular option. For longer trips, there are buses, taxis and MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) trains. It's even possible - indeed, in some cases necessary - to get around by boat. Frequent flyers will appreciate their proximity to Boston Logan Airport.


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