In terms of history, many cities can match but few can exceed what Boston means to the United States of America. From the Boston Tea Party to the modern day technology industry, Boston has seen it all. But, here are 7 things you don't know about Boston.

1. Boston was the site of America's first subway system.

2. Located near the financial district, Boston Common is the oldest public park in the United States.

3. According to the U.S. Census, Boston's most populous time was 1950 when their were 801,444 people living there.

4. Between 1630 and 1890, the city of Boston tripled in size due to the leveling of hills and using the extra earth to fill in the marshes and other previously unusable land along the waterfront.

5. Fenway Park, home to baseball's Boston Red Sox, is the oldest sports stadium still in use in the United States by a team in the four major professional sports leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL).

6. The city of Boston has the unique distinction of being home to both the first public school and the first college in America.

7. Until 1954 when they moved to Milwaukee, the city of Boston was home to two major league baseball teams, with the Boston Braves sharing the city with the Boston Red Sox.

There are many sites in Boston that make it highly unique among America's cities, and it will continue to be one of the most visited cities in the country.