Having extensively travelled around Boston, I think it's got a distinctive charm that rivals NYC (Image: Portia Jones) Dynamic New York or historic Boston. Which exciting city should you pick for a US city break? While both cities have grand museums, modern theatres, landmark buildings, and an extensive public park, they each have a unique vibe, attractions, history and culture. While there are similarities, there are many noticeable differences between these two urban metropolises, which are only five hours apart.

As a travel journalist, Lonely Planet author, and host of the Travel Goals Podcast , I’ve been lucky enough to visit both cities many times and finally decided on a favourite – Boston. Having extensively travelled around Boston, I think it's got a distinctive charm that often rivals—and even surpasses—New York. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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