If you want to experience two completely different American cities, think about visiting Miami and Boston. Both are large cities but they offer a unique perspective into American culture and lifestyle. Boston boasts great architecture, museums and historical sites while Miami is known for its beaches and nightlife. That’s not to say you won’t find great nightlife in Boston, it’s just not famous for it.

Miami makes up part of the largest metropolitan area in Florida. It is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades wetlands to the west, making it no more than 32 kilometers (20 miles) wide. Its proximity to the equator makes Miami a hot city to visit, literally. A list of Miami travel tips will usually include information about the weather in Miami because it is so hot for most of the year. Temperatures in summer months of June to September reach highs of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and over. The winter months are still quite warm at an average of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The climate enables Miami to retain its reputation for being a year-round beach destination.

Boston, on the other hand, has less predictable weather even though it is also bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean. New England becomes very cold in the winter and humid in the summer. A couple of Boston travel tips are to visit during the early summer to catch the best weather for sightseeing or to dress appropriately for the winter weather. By following either of these tips you will beat the crowds and have more enjoyable tours of Boston’s historical sites.

So whether you visit the United States in fall, winter, spring or summer, you will experience the difference between Boston and Miami. Even though they share the same coastline climate seems to have a distinct affect on their cultures.