Boston, Mass. is one of the largest and oldest cities in the United States. It has retained most of its original buildings as memorials to the past. The earliest settler was Rev. William Blackstone from Europe and was later joined by the Puritans from England.
Not only does Boston, Mass. excel in industrial, financial and educational level, its unique culture and history enables it to be a center of tourism. The hotels located here rank among the highest in the nation in terms of occupancy.
In 2004, income generated in tourism alone reached an astounding $7.9 billion. Some of its tourist attractions include Faneuil Hall Marketplace, JFK Library and Museum, New England Aquarium, USS Constitution and the Museum of Fine Arts. Moreover, health care is first-rate with over 25 inpatient hospitals and numerous community health centers within Boston, Mass. Its other businesses include high technology, biotechnology, software and electronics. This promising place is home to technology companies such as EMC Corporation, Analog Devices, E-Commerce companies VistaPrint and CSN Stores.
Natives of Boston, Mass. have a distinct accent, which is widely parodied as the speech of the Kennedys and Harvard graduates which is non-rhotic originated in the East Anglia and Lincolnshire.
