Boston

From PinkApproved

Just as Massachusetts was the first state in the country to recognize same-sex unions, Boston is proud to welcome people of any orientation. The city boasts one of the largest LGBT populations on the East Coast, and Provincetown has long been a top LGBT tourist destination.

The hub for gay men is the South End with its trendy shops, restaurants and clubs. The lesbian community is comfortably ensconced in Jamaica Plain, a neighborhood southwest of downtown, and Cambridge, Boston’s neighboring city. Gay-only clubs can be found throughout the Theatre District, South End and the Fenway. Other clubs and bars have specific "gay" nights. Steeped in American history and home to many colleges and universities, Boston has a small town feel even though it's one of the biggest cities on the East Coast.

Sophisticated and cosmopolitan, a visible and energetic gay population calls Boston home. Visitors will find a good selection of places to stay and eat. The city's public transit system includes underground trolleys and railroads making it easy to explore the city even if you're car-less. Areas of note include the downtown historical district and Cambridge - across the Charles River and home to Harvard University. For those interested in Colonial American history and Federalist architecture, Boston is a city not to be missed.

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Did You Know?
What makes Boston unique? It's hard to even know where to begin! Here are a few of our favorite "fun facts" about the capital of Massachusetts:

• The largest city in New England, Boston is sometimes regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact
• shortly after Boston's settlement, Puritans founded America's first public school, Boston Latin School (1635)
• The "Boston accent" is widely parodied in the U.S. as the speech of the Kennedys
• The Boston Red Sox, a founding member of the American League of Major League Baseball in 1901
• The city of Boston, Massachusetts, has many nicknames due to historical context. They include:

The City on a Hill, Bean Town, City of Champions, The Cradle of Liberty