Combining the buzz of a major US city, and the history of its English roots, Boston is a great getaway for a short break. Known as the "Walking City", Boston has a compactness that makes it easy for the "visitor on foot" to see all the major sites - from the USS Constitution on the waterfront to the Freedom Trail, a self-guided tour of the main historical points in the city. Along the Freedom Trail you'll find Faneuil Hall - a major site in Boston and home to the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. This area is home to shoppers, diners and sightseers throughout the day - and in to the night. At its centre is a cobblestone promenade where jugglers, magicians, mimes and bands continually entertain a constant influx of passers by. On the other side of the Charles River lies Cambridge - the spirited, slightly mischievous side of Boston. Packed with international flair and a youthful vitality, Cambridge is a city where counter-culture still thrives, classic culture grows and trend is a way of life.