Boston, where harbor light meets historic streets

A 2.5-mile route connecting historic sites from Boston Common to the North End.

The oldest public park in the United States, forming a green corridor at the edge of downtown.

A chain of ferry-accessible islands offering coastal views and preserved military fortifications.

Founded in 1636, located across the Charles River and central to the region’s academic identity.

Explore Boston, America's historic seaport city, where you can catch a Red Sox game at Fenway Park, shop haute couture on Newbury Street, and tour national treasures all in one unforgettable trip. Fashionable since the Victorian era, Back Bay is Boston's most exclusive neighborhood — historic, charming, well-heeled, and perfectly situated in the heart of the city. Stroll to the stately Boston Public Library, famed Beacon Hill, Trinity Church, the Boston Tea Party Ships, and the Paul Revere House, or follow The Freedom Trail, a self-guided tour through 16 historic sites that capture the story of America's birthplace, from heritage ships to cemeteries and meeting houses. Shop, dine, and people-watch along stylish Newbury Street, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Copley Place Mall, and The Shops at Prudential Center, or rent BMW bikes to cruise the scenic waterfront. Whether you're exploring iconic Boston landmarks, indulging in world-class shopping and dining, or cheering on the Red Sox at Fenway Park, Boston delivers a quintessential New England experience around every corner.

Manhattan rises from tidal water in sharp vertical lines, its towers pressing close to the Hudson and East Rivers. Streets follow a rigid grid northward, yet Central Park interrupts the density with 843 acres of open terrain at the city’s center. Steel, glass, and stone meet tree canopy and paths within a few steps of one another. At the southeast corner of the park, The Plaza anchors one of the most recognized intersections in the city.

Pittsburgh gathers at the meeting point of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, which merge to form the Ohio River at Point State Park. Water defines the city’s outline, bending around the downtown core and separating neighborhoods by bridge and elevation. Steep hills rise quickly from the riverbanks, creating layered sightlines and dramatic approaches into the Golden Triangle. Within this river-centered landscape, Fairmont Pittsburgh stands in the heart of downtown near Market Square.

Washington, D.C. unfolds along the Potomac River in broad ceremonial avenues and deliberate sightlines. Marble memorials and domed institutions define the skyline rather than vertical towers. The National Mall forms the city’s civic spine, linking Capitol Hill to the Lincoln Memorial across open green expanse. In the West End near Georgetown, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown connects diplomatic corridors with historic neighborhoods.