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Why Boston Is Better Than New York

The Red Sox
The city doesn't smell like sewage
Less crowded
Parks everywhere and such a clean city
Day drinking doesn't seem like a slacker thing to do
Their devotion to their sports teams is unparalleled
Chowdah and seafood everywhere for cheap
Restaurant servers are all so nice and don't feel entitled
Make a wrong turn and you're probably glad you did
Newbury St is like Rodeo Drive without the pretentiousness
Dropkick Murphys and Mighty Mighty Bosstones (among other more noted bands)
Everyone is attractive and in ridiculous shape
Happy Hour with not only drink specials, but food specials
Their Little Italy seems 10x cleaner than NYs
Accents of any type are sexy
Cab driver was friendly and gave me a free ride
Streets aren't straight so walking isn't as monotonous
Every place has some kind of food special
Hotels are cheaper
Everything is within four miles and you don't have to hit multiple boroughs to experience it
Sitting on the water doesn't involve smelling dirty water
People are so laid back
Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall
The T beats the IRT any day
Barely any traffic
Fenway Park - It's easy to get to and the area surrounding it isn't a shithole
Food carts on sidewalks don't look like they need to be hosed down
Getting from one end of the city to another can take as little as 12 minutes by cab and cost $15
Sirens seem like an oddity
Freedom Trail
Charles River
Did I mention the Red Sox, beautiful people and seafood while sitting on the water?

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