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<\/a>Some of Boston’s skyline.<\/p><\/div>\n
Name<\/strong>: In its early days, the city was called\u00a0Trimountaine <\/i>by European settlers for its three hills. In 1630, Puritan colonists from England renamed it Boston after a town where many of them came from.<\/p>\n Boston on the map.<\/p><\/div>\n Location<\/strong>: Boston is located in the east coast in the state of Massachusetts. It’s in the eastern part of the state in Suffolk County. It’s the capital of the state and the biggest city in the area known as New England. Thanks to its location,\u00a0it’s also the only state capital with a coastline.<\/p>\n Nicknames<\/strong>: Boston has more nicknames than most American cities. Thanks to the above-mentioned hills, it was nicknamed “The City on a Hill.” Thanks to its part in the American Revolution, it has also been called “The Cradle of Liberty.” Back in 1858, a writer named Oliver Wendell Holmes referred to Boston as the “The Hub of the Solar System,” which has been shortened to simply “The Hub.” Perhaps the most famous nickname, however, is “Beantown.” Back in colonial days, baked beans and bread were a staple meal, and the name has stuck ever since.<\/p>\n A fountain in one of Boston’s parks.<\/p><\/div>\n Year Founded<\/strong>: On March 29, 1630, a fleet of ships left England bound for Massachusetts full of Puritans fleeing religious persecution. The Massachusetts Bay Colony had recently been established as a self-governing entity, and it was led by John Winthrop. Their first location (present day Salem) was no good for a lack of food, and the second (Charlestown) was without fresh water. The third time was the charm as they settled on the area that would soon become Boston. The city was founded on September 7th that year.<\/p>\n Population<\/strong>: As of 2013, there were just under 646,000 people living in Boston, making it the 24th largest city in the US. During work hours or special events, there can be anywhere from 1-2 million people in the city, though. Many live in suburban areas and commute to the city for work and sporting events. Boston was 95% white in 1950, but these days minorities are the majority – non-Hispanic whites make up just about 47% of the population now.<\/p>\n Go for a walk!<\/p><\/div>\n Transportation<\/strong>: Boston is sometimes called “America’s Walking City” due to the walkability of its downtown area. The city also has an excellent public transportation system, the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority). This is the 4th largest transit system in America, including the subway network known as “the T.” Driving in Boston is notoriously bad, so definitely find a different way to get around.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a>