Boston offers a wealth of history and culture, from the charming streets of Beacon Hill to the historic North End to Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States. Indeed, Boston is a city of firsts: Boston was the first city in the U.S. to open a public library, a subway system and public schools.  Boston’s compact downtown is a pedestrian’s dream (and a driver’s nightmare), and a walking tour of all that Boston has to offer – both old and new – should be on any visitors agenda. The Freedom Trail marks the most important Boston sites from the Revolutionary War era, including Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, the Old North Church, and the site of the Boston Massacre. Not content to live in the past, Boston hosts a rich cultural scene highlighted by the Museum of Fine Art and the Boston Pops, among many others.

 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center is one of the newest event venues in the nation, launching its grand opening in June 2004. With more than 500,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and 160,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, the BCEC’s flexible design accommodates events of all different sizes. Located in the Seaport District, the BCEC is just ten minutes away from Logan International Airport and within walking distance many of the city sights.  Easily accessible by bus, the “T” transportation system or the water shuttle, the BCEC is centrally located for maximum convenience. Some of the most popular events at the BCEC include the Boston Gift Show and LinuxWorld.