Place Description

The most populated city in Massachusetts, Boston is also the country’s 21st most populous city. Boston came into being when puritan settlers arrived at the site in 1630, making the city one of the oldest municipalities of the country.
Boston has been a significant part of American history with the country’s first public school, public park and subway system situated here. Today, the city is a major center for scientific research and is also a prominent tourist location. With several higher education institutions located here, it is also a place where many students come to further their education.

Important landmarks/ places nearby

If you like to know a place through its history, we recommend you begin by visiting places like the Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and the Black Heritage Trail. There are Boston Custom Tours that would acquaint you with the city in a short while. Chinatown Gate and Boston Public Garden are other notable places located nearby.

Crime Rate

As of 2018, Boston reported a crime rate of 622.45 per 100,000 population which was a decline from the crime rate of the previous year (i.e. 669.2 per 100,000 population for 2018.) You can look up more specific statistics to know the city better.

Nearby Airports

Boston Logan International Airport is the nearest airport from the campus, being just 16 minutes away by car. You can make this airport your permanent pit stop for all your travel needs, albeit regional or international.

Nearby Subway/Train Stations

A number of subway stations or transit stops are located in the vicinity of the campus. Some of the closest subway stations include: Haymarket, State, government Center, North Station, Bowdoin and Aquarium.

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