Welcome to Boston. You’ve probably heard a lot about us, and we’re here to inform you that it’s all true. All of it. Well, most of it. OK, some of it. For every history lesson you’ve learned about Boston and for every urban legend you’ve been told, there’s another story lurking in reality. Here are nine Boston myths to familiarize and arm yourself with so that next time you want to look like a learned Bostonian, you’ll be in fine shape.
Moderately amusing and moderately interesting. A lot like Boston itself.
Boston is in my top five all time favorite cities. I’ve been sent there on business twice, both times alone, and had a blast all by myself both times.
That speaks well of the city.
What are your other four?
(in no particular order)
New York (the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn especially)
San Francisco
Kansas City
Seattle