We’re headed to New England, Boston to be exact, so “pack up yah cah” and head to this wicked cool city with us where there’s more to discover than just Fenway Park.
Population: Over 645,000
Average Age: 31 years old
Transportation: You can take a car, bus, the “T,” or even a boat to see all that Boston has to offer, commute to work, or get around town for a day of errands. Don’t rule out your own two feet! As of 2012 and according to U.S. Census Bureau data, 15.1% of Bostonians walked to work — the highest percentage among the major U.S. cities.
Average Cost of Living: Around 1,500-2,000 per month.
Fun Fact: Colored lights on top of the old John Hancock Tower tell Bostonians the daily weather forecast. The options are solid blue, meaning it’s a clear day; flashing blue, signifying a cloudy day or clouds are coming; solid red, saying there’s rain coming; and flashing red, meaning snow is coming. In the summer, flashing red means the Red Sox game is rained out.
Live Entertainment: From Musicals, plays, opera, and ballet, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The Wang Theatre and the Boston Opera House are two of the most well-known theatres in the Boston area. The House of Blues offers a more alternative option for those who like classic rock n’ roll, while the standing room only Brighton Music Hall is made for anything from folk music to rap. Learn more about Boston’s theatres, here.
USITT: USITT is never far away no matter your location. Boston is part of USITT’s New England regional section.
