Old & New Side by Side

John Lennon Stayed Here?

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May 29th 2008
Boston is beautiful, just as everyone will tell you. It's extremely quaint with a hefty dose of European influence. We spent a whirlwind day power walking along the esplanade, via harvard and MIT, along the Freedom Trail taking in famous dead people's resting places, gorgeous old churches and stubbing our weary toes on cobblestones. Our hostel was an eye-opener. Rated #1 in the world by Hostels ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more