The New York Times does a good job of explainin the benefits of visiting the city of Boston. From a Southerners point of view, I would prefer to visit Beantowm in the summer when the wind is not whistling, but if you do not mind the cold, it could be a fun trip.

WHY GO NOW Winter here evokes holiday tidings like few other cities. Boston, after all, is the land of centuries-old buildings, tree-lined streets and fickle weather. As the Citgo sign in Kenmore Square heralds Beantown baseball, so the weather beacon atop the old John Hancock Tower heralds Boston weather.

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From the Boston Pops’ joyful strains of seasonal music to “Nutcracker” performances by the Boston Ballet, this is a city for classic Christmas. Boston remains the link between Europe and United States and the place where that cord was severed. It’s a city that creates traditions - like First Night, Boston’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, which have since spread around the country - and provides an endless list of firsts and oldests (Boston’s subway, for one). A walkable city, Boston has Old World charm - but there’s always a bit of revolution in the air.