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The Game Winning Goal

US Youth Soccer National Championships

Written by MilwVon on July 24, 2009

  • Friday, July 24, 2009Every year tens of thousands of youth soccer players participate at their State Championships with one goal in mind . . . to represent their state at one of four regional championships...
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Beantown Trolley Tour

Written by zabelle on November 21, 2007

  • Let me begin by saying that there are several choices of hop on hop off trolley tours in Boston. Our hotel recommended Old Town Trolley and I am familiar with them having taken their tour...
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Beacon Hill

A Sunday Morning Walk Through Beacon Hill

Written by ssullivan on March 1, 2005

  • On the last morning of my weekend in Boston, my friend and I had about 2.5 hours between finishing breakfast at our hotel and the time we needed to be back at the hotel to...
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Hahvahd Squayah

Written by friskycelery on March 27, 2002

  • Boston, like any big city, is made up of neighborhoods, and Harvard Square (pronounced Hahvahd Squayah) is a fun neighborhood to explore. Getting There Be forewarned: Boston is undergoing a major construction project called "The Big Dig". (You...
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In the State House

City of Dreams

Written by Idler on September 5, 2002

  • "He reports the American joke correctly," Mark Twain begins in his essay, "What Paul Bourget Thinks of Us." "In Boston they ask, How much does he know? in...
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The 'Big Fills' and the 'Big Dig'

Written by Idler on September 3, 2002

  • This was my third trip to Boston in the past several years and, as always, I was struck by the massive construction projects everywhere. Most of this involves the Big Dig (more on that...
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Disney or History? - The Freedom Trail - Part 1

Written by actonsteve on December 27, 2000

  • The idea of the Freedom trail is a fantastic one. A single red line weaving it's way through the city leading to all the historical sights and sides of the city a tourist normally wouldn't...
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Faneuil Hall & Area

Written by Beth on September 20, 2000

  • Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market is touted as one of the most, if not the most, popular tourist site in the United States. This area combines culture, history, dining and local ambiance for visitors and Bostonians. If...
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The New, Old Boston

Written by atoochin on February 12, 2006

  • "I hated Boston. All the clubs close at 2am." This is the most common response I get when people ask where I'm from. "Thanks," I say. Well, it's nice for a weekend, but I love...
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Quincy Market

Boston on a budget!

Written by gypsygirl18 on August 4, 2005

  • I've always dreamt of visiting Boston one day. Finally, it came true. Travelling 10,000 miles was definitely worth the trip. We took the tour bus from Chinatown in New York and joined the tour to...
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