Welcome to Boston! The City of Boston hosts over 12 million annual visitors from across the country and around the globe. The city is renowned for its cultural facilities, world-class educational institutions, champion sports franchises, as well as its place at the very forefront of American history. Tourism is one of New England's largest industries; as the region's social and commercial "hub", Boston is willing to accommodate and entertain you as few other cities can. Boston is a unique city of history, neighborhoods, and education, that has played a major role in the American experience.