Living in Boston
Countless service and direct ministry opportunities at parishes, schools, and nonprofits, hundreds of places of worship and faith centers, unrivaled academic resources, an abundance of art and culture鈥擝oston offers all this and so much more.
It鈥檚 also a center of American history and an internationally renowned hub for higher education, healthcare, and technology. Here, you鈥檒l enjoy vibrant music and sports scenes and convenient access to green space鈥攁nd the ocean and outdoor recreation are always nearby. With such a variety of offerings, Boston is an ideal city to pursue personal and professional fulfillment.
Top 10 Favorite Things About Boston
“So, when my husband Michael and I moved to Boston to study at CSTM, we found ourselves completely enamored with all the treasures and treats of East Coast life. Without further ado, here is a completely subjective list of my 10 favorite things about life in Boston ...”
Encounter
A community blog from the Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry
Living in Boston
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Colleges and universities in Greater Boston
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in U.S. cities for quality of living
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Schools in the BTI Consortium
Social Life
Home to over 50 colleges and universities, a wealth of world-class cultural institutions, and a wide array of professional and collegiate sports teams, the city buzzes with energy, knowledge, and new ideas. And with the Charles River and Atlantic Ocean, Boston offers endless recreational possibilities. Students take advantage of many of these opportunites throughout the year.
- Whale watching and harbor cruises
- Boston Harbor Islands National Park
- The Museum of Fine Arts (free with 集美麻豆ID)
- The Freedom Trail, Bunker Hill, and the U.S.S. Constitution
- Red Sox baseball games
- Concerts and events on Boston Common
- Boston's vibrant Theater District
- Kayaking on the Charles River
- The historic Italian North End (filled with delicious restaurants)鈥�
- Cape Cod and the Islands
- Gloucester and other seaside towns
- Easy travel to NYC, Montreal, Portland ME, and Newport RI
- Walden Pond
- Historic Lexington and Concord
- Salem
- Plymouth Rock
- Hiking in the Blue Hills
What to do in Boston?
