June 11th, 2010 | Author: Travel Poster
Two cities stand out to me from my recent trip to the United States of America. Each city for completely different reasons but then they are completely different cities. I had my doubts about Miami because I thought it was just a party town without much substance. I was wrong. I always knew I would love Boston though and it did not disappoint. I’ve put together a recap of each city, some Miami travel tips and some information about Boston, so that others will know what to expect when they play tourist.
Now, don’t get me wrong, Miami is a party town but it also showcases great Art Deco architecture and design. There is an area of the city, The Miami Beach Art Deco District, which contains the largest concentration of 1920s and 1930s resort architecture in the world. The buildings are colorful and curvaceous machinations of stucco and neon representing an era that has become synonymous with Miami architecture. The best way to experience the streets of South Beach is to take a walking tour with a virtual guide. Apparently, the hurricane of 1926 leveled the entire town of South Beach and therefore there was a lot of land to rebuild, which is why there is concentration of Art Deco in this neighborhood.
When I flew into Boston from Miami I could see from the plane that it would be all that I had hoped for and more. After stopping in at the tourism center and gathering some free Boston travel tips, I decided to join another walking tour. The Freedom Trail covers 4 kilometers and 16 historic sites starting with the Boston Common. The trail is marked with a line of red paint, or red brick, on the sidewalk, so it is easy to follow even without a map. And the best way to end the day was to tour Sam Adams Brewery and sample the beer. How can you not love Boston when they provide free beer?