After living not too far from Boston, Massachusetts’s capital, I have found that this city holds a lot of fun and history. I have only traveled there a few times for various reasons, but each trip has held a different memorable event. The tall, brick and glass buildings line the streets of Boston, almost touching the sky. The streets are crowded and the busy traffic whizzes through the dirty streets. The sidewalks are normally crowded by the people who are visiting, working, or live there. Every time I go to Boston, I am greeted by the whirlwind of the city and the fun activities that it holds. Although Boston has a lot of crime, is dirty, and can often be crowded, it has many enjoyable activities that amaze all people that come here.
Throughout Boston there are many museums, each for a different age group to enjoy. As a child my mother would take my sister and I to the Children's Museum and also to the Museum of Science. At both of these places our young minds were nurtured with valuable information. They also have a great deal of entertaining play areas that we found to be quite amusing. One of the play areas I can remember distinctly was the huge play supermarket. The room was set up like a pretend supermarket, complete with the registers, checkout isles, produce section, fruit section, and automatic doors. This room had plastic fake food, all which people would find at a regular grocery store. At the Museum of Science, children can learn all sorts of scientific ideas through activities. Children are able to interact, while they learn about science. Besides museums that are meant for children, Boston also has art museums, culture museums, history museums, and many other types. Some of these museums include the Museum of Fine Arts, Paul Revere's House, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
History also fills the streets of Boston with many other historical aspects. One fun historical activity in Boston is the Freedom Trail. This is a pathway through parts of Boston that has historical sites and a lot of information about the American Revolution. While learning history, people can get exercise by walking along this 2.5 mile trail to each historical site. There are also opportunities to visit and learn about many other historical people and events that have happened to America.
One way to see these amazing historical aspects and other sights of Boston is to take a ride on the Boston Duck Boats. The Duck Boats take you all over the city to view many museums, historical buildings, parks, and many other sights. If a person wants to see a lot of sights in one day, then they should get on a Duck Boat to be educated and amazed. At the end of the Duck Boat ride during the spring, summer, and fall, the Duck Boats end the ride by going into the water. These transportation vehicles take a person from the streets of Boston to the peaceful waters in a garden. This is something that everyone should experience and is a great way to spend the day.
This city also holds a lot of culture in it through the diversity of food it has. Whether a person goes to get Chinese food, Italian food, or sea food, they are experiencing a different culture. In the south end of Boston, there are multiple Italian restaurants. This part of the city is where a person can indulge in eating a variety of breads and pastas as they eat Italian foods. A person can get Chinese food in China Town, which is another part of the Boston area. This part of Boston holds a lot of history and culture from China in Europe. These restaurants are decorated with vivid colors and objects from China. People are able to learn about China’s history and tradition when they visit China Town, while also getting the opportunity to experience the culture of China. One major food in Boson is seafood, which is imported and pulled up from the harbors of Boston. A lot of the restaurants in the Boson area serve fish. The fishing and seafood that people eat is part of the culture from the New England area. Wherever a person decides to eat when they come to Boston, they are learning and getting the opportunity to practice a different culture.
In the streets of Boston, there are also a lot of theatres to visit. At each of these theatres a person will be amazed by the spectacular shows that are brought in from all over the place. For the past few years, I have been lucky enough to view some of these amazing shows. Every year as a Christmas present, my aunt and uncle take my sister and I to see a show in Boston. The theatres that we have been to have been beautiful and the shows have been intriguing. My favorite theatre that we have visited is the Cutler Majestic Theatre. When I first stepped into this theatre, I was amazed by the detailed decorations that are all over the ceiling. There was soft music playing in the background and the curtains were red velvet. I felt like I was in an old palace that royalty lived in during the 18th century. Every show that I have seen there is full of life and energy, which gets the audience excited.
Another activity that many people partake in where ever they go is shopping. With all of the variety and multitude of stores in Boston, there are always a lot of people there who enjoy shopping. One place in Boston that has a lot of stores is Newbury Street, which is in the Back Bay area of Boston. This area was once part of Boston Harbor until it was filled in the mid 1800's. Today, people come to the streets of Boston to go shopping in the assortment of stores. The stores range from expensive jewelry stores to little boutiques to brand name stores. There are toy stores for children, gift shops, electronic shops, and many other types. Besides all of the stores packed into this area, there are restaurants, coffee shops, hair salons, and pharmacies. This area attracts people from surrounding areas to come and shop in the endless array of stores.
As a person strolls through the streets of Boston, they will find themselves in a dirty city, but with lots of activities to do. A trip into Boston can be a trip into history, knowledge, culture, and fun. Even though this city can be a busy and filthy place, a person has not experienced all that life has to offer until they visit Boston.
Throughout Boston there are many museums, each for a different age group to enjoy. As a child my mother would take my sister and I to the Children's Museum and also to the Museum of Science. At both of these places our young minds were nurtured with valuable information. They also have a great deal of entertaining play areas that we found to be quite amusing. One of the play areas I can remember distinctly was the huge play supermarket. The room was set up like a pretend supermarket, complete with the registers, checkout isles, produce section, fruit section, and automatic doors. This room had plastic fake food, all which people would find at a regular grocery store. At the Museum of Science, children can learn all sorts of scientific ideas through activities. Children are able to interact, while they learn about science. Besides museums that are meant for children, Boston also has art museums, culture museums, history museums, and many other types. Some of these museums include the Museum of Fine Arts, Paul Revere's House, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
History also fills the streets of Boston with many other historical aspects. One fun historical activity in Boston is the Freedom Trail. This is a pathway through parts of Boston that has historical sites and a lot of information about the American Revolution. While learning history, people can get exercise by walking along this 2.5 mile trail to each historical site. There are also opportunities to visit and learn about many other historical people and events that have happened to America.
One way to see these amazing historical aspects and other sights of Boston is to take a ride on the Boston Duck Boats. The Duck Boats take you all over the city to view many museums, historical buildings, parks, and many other sights. If a person wants to see a lot of sights in one day, then they should get on a Duck Boat to be educated and amazed. At the end of the Duck Boat ride during the spring, summer, and fall, the Duck Boats end the ride by going into the water. These transportation vehicles take a person from the streets of Boston to the peaceful waters in a garden. This is something that everyone should experience and is a great way to spend the day.
This city also holds a lot of culture in it through the diversity of food it has. Whether a person goes to get Chinese food, Italian food, or sea food, they are experiencing a different culture. In the south end of Boston, there are multiple Italian restaurants. This part of the city is where a person can indulge in eating a variety of breads and pastas as they eat Italian foods. A person can get Chinese food in China Town, which is another part of the Boston area. This part of Boston holds a lot of history and culture from China in Europe. These restaurants are decorated with vivid colors and objects from China. People are able to learn about China’s history and tradition when they visit China Town, while also getting the opportunity to experience the culture of China. One major food in Boson is seafood, which is imported and pulled up from the harbors of Boston. A lot of the restaurants in the Boson area serve fish. The fishing and seafood that people eat is part of the culture from the New England area. Wherever a person decides to eat when they come to Boston, they are learning and getting the opportunity to practice a different culture.
In the streets of Boston, there are also a lot of theatres to visit. At each of these theatres a person will be amazed by the spectacular shows that are brought in from all over the place. For the past few years, I have been lucky enough to view some of these amazing shows. Every year as a Christmas present, my aunt and uncle take my sister and I to see a show in Boston. The theatres that we have been to have been beautiful and the shows have been intriguing. My favorite theatre that we have visited is the Cutler Majestic Theatre. When I first stepped into this theatre, I was amazed by the detailed decorations that are all over the ceiling. There was soft music playing in the background and the curtains were red velvet. I felt like I was in an old palace that royalty lived in during the 18th century. Every show that I have seen there is full of life and energy, which gets the audience excited.
Another activity that many people partake in where ever they go is shopping. With all of the variety and multitude of stores in Boston, there are always a lot of people there who enjoy shopping. One place in Boston that has a lot of stores is Newbury Street, which is in the Back Bay area of Boston. This area was once part of Boston Harbor until it was filled in the mid 1800's. Today, people come to the streets of Boston to go shopping in the assortment of stores. The stores range from expensive jewelry stores to little boutiques to brand name stores. There are toy stores for children, gift shops, electronic shops, and many other types. Besides all of the stores packed into this area, there are restaurants, coffee shops, hair salons, and pharmacies. This area attracts people from surrounding areas to come and shop in the endless array of stores.
As a person strolls through the streets of Boston, they will find themselves in a dirty city, but with lots of activities to do. A trip into Boston can be a trip into history, knowledge, culture, and fun. Even though this city can be a busy and filthy place, a person has not experienced all that life has to offer until they visit Boston.
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Lots of great reasons on why you love Boston. Good personal experiences and is very persuasive. The only thing I would change is:
ReplyDeleteAt the end of the Duck Boat ride during the spring, summer, and fall, the Duck Boats end the ride by going into the water.
Perhaps just say: In the spring, summer, and fall, the Duck Boats end the ride by going into the water.
Be careful here: "As a child my mother would take my sister and I to the Children's Museum and also to the Museum of Science." Did your mother do this when she was a child? She was a child herself and she already had two kids? Holy cow!
ReplyDeleteThis sentence is very awkward: "This city also holds a lot of culture in it through the diversity of food it has." Simplify!
The North End is the Italian enclave in Boston.
The paragraph on theatres really captures your voice and personality--good work! Your research and detail is excellent!
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