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Because no matter where you walk, you'll stumble upon some history.
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Because the Citgo sign is your North Star.
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Because the Red Sox will never fail to take you on an emotional roller coaster.
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Because the seafood is always fresh.
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Because Pizzeria Regina gives Chicago-style pizza a run for its money.
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Because Boston Common looks beautiful in the fall...
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And even lovelier in the winter.
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Because you know that waiting in line for Mike's will be worth it once you get your precious cannoli.
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Because nothing says "home" like a bowl of clam chowder.
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Because you know you can count on the North End to deliver on good Italian food.
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Because you haven't had a lobster roll unless you've had one from Sully's.
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Because wherever you walk, you'll pass at least five Dunkin' Donuts coffee cups on the way.
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Because you know whenever you're bored you can count on a good street performance in Quincy Market.
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Because access to amazing art is right down the street.
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Because there's nothing quite like running along the Charles.
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Because you're surrounded by the best of the best at Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Northeastern, BC, and more.
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Because you can turn a corner onto a cobblestone street and feel like you've escaped the city hustle.
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Because you don't need to be religious to appreciate the churches.
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Because you can ride your bike pretty much anywhere you need to go.
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Because there's nothing quite like a summer night by the reflecting pool at the Christian Science Plaza.
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Because with the Arnold Arboretum, nature is only a train ride away.
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Because the Boston Public Library looks like something out of Hogwarts.
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Because you know you can get anywhere using public transportation, even Wonderland.
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Because our history is full of badasses.
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Because Boston Harbor is the best place to unwind.
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Because you learned how to skate at Frog Pond.
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And because as President Obama said, "Boston is a tough and resilient town. So are its people."
