2023-11-07 00:00:00 Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded in 1630 by Puritan settlers from England. Today, Boston is a thriving port city. The Boston area's many colleges and universities make it an international center of higher education, including law, medicine, engineering, and business, and the city is considered to be a world leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, with nearly 2,000 startups. The app lets you explore the city and take self-paced walking tours.