No matter what time of year you plan to visit, Boston will excite your senses, reignite your love of history, and give you a true taste of New England.

A first stop for many travelers is a walk along the Freedom Trail. So put on some walking shoes, and follow this 2.5 mile red-brick pathway through 16 treasures of American history. Since 1958, the Freedom Trail has been telling the story of the American Revolution. Start at Boston Common, one of the country's oldest public parks, and make stops at the Paul Revere House, the Old North Church, and the site of the Boston Massacre as you follow this meandering course around the city. Be sure to visit the Old State House as well. And if you have questions, ask the guides dressed in colonial attire along the way.

For a quick snack or lunch along the way, stop at the historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace for anything from seafood chowder to Boston cream pie. In addition to the vast selection of treats from pushcart vendors, shoppers will find many national chains and local boutiques in the North and South market buildings, with a broad band of entertainment following along the way.

Next, make your way to the Boston Public Garden for a stroll through the first botanical garden in the US, and take a ride on the famous Swan Boats. For over 130 years, the Swan Boats have been a quintessential part of the Boston experience, and they continue to delight visitors young and old.

Children will enjoy a stop at the Museum of Science where they can touch a lizard, witness lightning being created, and enjoy hands-on exhibits. The Children's Museum and the New England Aquarium offer educational and interactive excitement for the family as well.

In the spring and summer months, be sure to visit the world-renowned Fenway Park for a Boston Red Sox game at the oldest Major League ballpark in the United States. There is nothing more inviting than a game at Fenway on a warm summer night.

A highly cultured city, Boston is known for its legendary performing arts groups, including the Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, and Boston Ballet, who perform in Boston's many ornate concert halls and theatres. Art lovers will enjoy the vast collections on view at the internationally acclaimed Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Round out your Boston experience with a New England seafood dinner at Legal Seafood. This family-owned restaurant empire enjoys an international following, and is known for serving the freshest and most creatively prepared fish and shellfish. Don't leave Boston without a taste of their famous clam chowder.

Check into the Fairmont Copley Plaza for the finest in luxury accommodations. Known as the symbol of Boston's history since 1912, The Fairmont offers incomparable five-star service. Another popular choice is the Westin Copley Place, a high rise hotel in the heart of Boston's trendy Back Bay. Both offer the convenience of being located just a short stroll away from the Copley Place mall, the Prudential Tower, and the shops of Newbury Street.

No matter where the trails lead you in Boston, you can be sure this is one city that will not disappoint.