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With a resurgence in fine dining and top-notch shopping options, and a nightlife scene ranging from raucous to refined, Beantown's present is just as appealing as its storied past. Indeed, though deeply rooted in history, today's Boston is as cosmopolitan as ever.
To immerse yourself in colonial American history, enjoy traditional pub fare, and discover intellectual enclaves like Cambridge.
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$129/nt+: Family-friendly Boston hotel near subway Harvard Square Hotel
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$99/nt+: 3-star Boston Park Plaza Hotel Expedia
$419+: Cruise New England & Canada 7 nts from NYC Expedia
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