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The growth of industry in the mid 19th century brought many immigrants, and Boston changed from a commercial city of primarily British stock to a manufacturing center with an Irish majority, evolving gradually into the diverse, institutionally based city of today.

Activities: Visit the New England Aquarium, Franklin Park Zoo, Swan Boats, Public Garden, Town of Plymouth, State House, Beacon Street, Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, Mayflower II (replica of the original ship), or the Hayden Planetarium. The city's landmarks include Paul Revere's house, Old North Church, and Faneuil Hall; its famed cultural institutions include the Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Orchestra, Public Library, and Athenaeum. Boston University, Northeastern University, the New England Medical Center, Harvard University, and the Harvard Medical School are among the institutions that make Boston world famous as an educational, medical, and research center.