What is all this commotion about Boston, honestly? Those thoughts may have crossed your mind in the past, and unless you don't already know the truth, let me tell you why Boston is hands-down the greatest city in our great nation.

1. The sports teams loyalty

Between the Red Sox, the Bruins, the Celtics and the Patriots, Boston has an enormous sense of pride and comradery for its beloved sports teams. You can see it in the hats and shirts sported by tourists and locals alike and in the lights and billboards scattering the city.

2. Mike's Pastries

A Boston classic, famous for its tasty, traditional Italian pastries, such as cannolis, gelato and marzipan. They also carry cakes, pies and cookies that have proved to be the best in Boston.

3. Fenway Park

Where best to enjoy America's favorite pastime than the oldest and most historical stadium in the country? The Fenway Franks are a classic, and enthusiasm from the fans provide the quintessential baseball experience.

4. The city's history

With all the old cemeteries, monuments and museums scattered through the city, you're bound to happen across something historic.

5. Boston Public Garden

The gorgeous public garden is right smack in the heart of the city and provides Swan Boat rides in the summer and ice skating at Frog Pond in the winter.

6. The North End

The best Italian food in all of Boston can be found in the North End, and the night life and scenery is top notch.

7. Duck Boats

Honestly, there's nothing more fun than sitting in a boat/car hybrid, honking a duck horn and enjoying all the sights Boston has to offer.

8. Museums

The Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Science are some big-name Boston attractions, but the city actually boasts 40 more different museums celebrating art, history and culture, such as the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

9. The Boston Public Library

I still remember first visiting the massive public library when I was just 10 for a Nancy Drew convention (yes, I was a total dork) and being awestruck by the beauty and scale of the historic library. Just don't use the public restrooms. Go next door to Copley Plaza.

10. The fresh markets

From Copley to Haymarket to Boston Public, the seasonal and year-round markets across the city provide a range of fresh produce and local artistry to anyone in the city. Seriously, you can get fresh flowers, and then hop on over to the next stall and indulge in some artisan maple syrup, and across the way, you'll find homemade candles and bird feeders. It's a lot of fun.

11. Boston Harbor

From the cruises to the kayak rentals, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the harbor, and the seafood at the restaurants on the water is excellent, as well.

12. It's the setting for "Fallout 4"

The awesome and hugely popular video game is, indeed, set in Boston, which is quite fun for any locals.

13. Franklin Park Zoo

Look, there's no denying everyone loves the zoo. No matter your age, you can't avoid looking at the new Nigerian dwarf goat named Chewbacca and just melt.

14. Boston Comic Con

The Boston Comic Con has been growing steadily in popularity since it began in 2007, and this year, the celebrity guest list will include "Star Trek's" William Shatner and "Doctor Who's" Jenna Coleman!

15. The colleges

Boston is, at its heart, a college town. There's Boston University and MIT, and Harvard is just a train stop away.

16. It's the setting for many iconic films

Some of the incredible films shot and set in Boston include "The Departed," "Good Will Hunting," "The Fighter," "Spotlight," "The Town" and both "Ted" and "Ted 2!" Not too shabby!

17. The Bostonian pride

There's no way around it, Bostonians love their city. The community of Boston will come together in triumph and in tragedy, especially when the Red Sox are winning.