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Boston is one of the United States’ oldest cities, founded in 1630 by English Puritanical settlers. Today, the metropolis is Massachusetts’ capital city and is home to more than 4.8 million people throughout its statistical region, making it the 10th-largest urban area in the country.As a leader in education, business, and innovation, the city is world-renowned for its top universities, including Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Historic attractions abound in Boston including the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail walking tour, which showcases American Revolution sites such as the Faneuil Hall marketplace. Three convention centers are offered within the city’s downtown district, including the state-of-the-art Boston Convention and Exhibit Center, which offers the fastest airport-to-convention-center commute in the country and has been named as the Professional Convention Management Association’s top high-tech convention facility.
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