Exploring
Boston
Boston is rich in history,
old-world charm, and modern vitality. Home
to more than 60 colleges and universities,
it is an intellectual and cultural center
diverse in its people and stimulating in
its opportunities, yet relaxed and accessible.
Boston is the largest city
in New England and the site of many significant
events in early American Colonial and Revolutionary
history. Much of that early flavor remains
today in its cobbled streets, in its historic
landmarks that bring alive Paul Revere's
ride and the Boston Tea Party, and in the
Federalist row houses on Beacon Hill. A
historic seaport that grew to prominence
in the days of the China trade and the whaling
industry, the city maintains a thriving
and picturesque waterfront. The New England
Aquarium, one of the foremost in the world,
shares the harborside with sightseeing cruise
ships, traditional New England fishermen
unloading their catches, international cargo
traffic, and the USS Constitution. Here,
historic treasures intermingle with contemporary
skyscrapers, evidence of the city's thriving
business and financial community and its
leading role in research, medicine, and
technology.
Boston University is perfectly
situated to enjoy both the charm and beauty
of the city and its cultural and recreational
attractions. The campus stretches along
the banks of the Charles River, bringing
boating, canoeing, jogging, and sunning
to its doorstep; yet it is only minutes
from the downtown theater, shopping, government,
and financial districts.
Boston is the home of the
world-famous Boston Symphony Orchestra,
the Boston Pops, and a wealth of music from
opera to rock, jazz, and reggae. Many dance
and theatre groups perform regularly, and
students can take special advantage of the
many annual performances at the Boston University
College of Fine Arts and the highly acclaimed
resident Huntington Theatre Company. Dozens
of museums include the world-renowned Museum
of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner
Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art,
and the Museum of Science.
Famously enthusiastic about
its professional sports teams, Boston supports
the Red Sox, the New England Patriots, the
Celtics, and the Bruins. Each April, the
Boston Marathon passes through the Boston
University campus. Beaches to the north
and south, including the famous shores of
Cape Cod, are within easy reach by car or
bus. For the hiker or skier, the mountains
of New Hampshire and Vermont are a few hours
away by car, as are the picturesque shores
of Maine.
Cultural opportunities
at BU
For a deeper exploration
of Boston and its cultural, social, and
political environment, see:
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