ESA Boston-Danvers

Flughafen (BOS)

25,6

Whether you come to Boston for its history, to visit one of over 50 local colleges and universities or for business, you are sure to have a marvelous time. One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston is home to an impressive collection of financial and insurance giants, including Fidelity Investments, BankBoston, Liberty Mutual and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. Boston is also a major center for high-tech and biotechnology, thanks in large part to its proximity to so many world-class universities. Boston University, the citys fourth largest employer, operates the Center for Advanced Biotechnology, one of many forces that keeps cutting-edge companies like Hepalife a growing part of the Boston economy. Across the Charles River in Cambridge is Harvard University, arguably Bostons most famous institution of higher learning. Established in 1636, Harvard offers schools on subjects including medicine, law, government and much more. Any trip to Boston should rightly include visits to the many historic sights around the city. One good way to cover many of these spots is to walk the Freedom Trail. This 2.5 mile red brick walking trail takes you past 16 historically significant sites. Take your time and discover Boston Common, the nations oldest park. Then move along to the Old South Meeting House, where you can almost hear the passionate speeches that led to the original Boston Tea Party. After whetting your interests in US history on terra firma, take a trip to Boston Harbor for a tour of Old Ironsides herself, the USS Constitution. Named by George Washington, the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. While at the harbor, take the ferry to Boston Harbor Islands State Park.From this 17-acre island, you will see why colonial Boston was considered the most defensible city in the New World. Another fascinating attraction near Boston Harbor is the New England Aquarium.It's a must see if you're an aquarium lover.FROM I-95 NORTH, TAKE EXIT 44B (ROUTE 1 NORTH) TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES AND TAKE THE DANVERS/CENTRE STREET EXIT (BEAR R TURN LEFT ONTO ARMORY ROADTURN LEFT ONTO CENTRE STREETTURN RIGHT ONTO ROUTE HOTEL WILL BE ON THE RIGHT FROM I-95 SOUTH, TAKE EXIT 48 (CENTRE STREET WEST) BEAR RIGHT AT THE YIELD SIGN AND TURN LEFT ONTO ARMORY ROAD TURN LEFT ONTO C HOTEL WILL BE ON THE RIGHT