Welcome to Downtown

Boston, founded in 1630, is the capital and most populous city in the Commonwealth, as well as the largest city in New England. A world-class city, Boston is home to the American Revolution and such famous Americans as Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Hancock, John F. Kennedy, and countless others. Boston is also home to some of the most storied sports teams in the country, including the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, and the New England Patriots. Boston has many nicknames, including Bean Town, The Hub, The Cradle of Liberty, and America's Walking City. All things considered, the City of Boston is actually quite small, but the combined metropolitan area of greater Boston is large and very populous. The term "downtown" has different meanings to many people. Most people think of the term downtown as the commercial or entertainment district within any community. For the most part, downtown Boston includes the Financial District or the Back Bay, where most of the city's skyscrapers can be found, and where most of the weekday hustle and bustle happens. Downtown Boston also includes other sections of the city, including Downtown Crossing , Faneuil Hall, the Waterfront, the Boston Common, the Theater District, Scollay Square, and Government Center.