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Downtown

The heart of Boston beats fastest during weekday lunch breaks, when thousands of employees scurry ant-like for a quick bite or to run errands. Downtown Boston has taken numerous corporate headquarters and financial industry hubs into its fold. Its office towers, businesses, and government centers include City Hall and the Statehouse.

Along with patronizing dining spots and stores like Macy's and Filene's, one can walk the Freedom Trail that winds through the city. It highlights 16 of the city's most historic sites, including the Old State House where the Declaration of Independence was first read.