Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States, known as the 'Athens of America,' a hub of academia and history. The Freedom Trail is a 3-kilometre red-brick path connecting 16 historic sites (Old State House, Bunker Hill, etc.); Harvard University and MIT are located in Cambridge, where visitors can explore classic campuses and museums; Quincy Market is a food and shopping destination; the Boston Public Library is classic and elegant; the Charles River is ideal for jogging and rowing; and the New England Aquarium offers penguins and sharks. The cuisine is renowned for Boston lobster rolls, New England clam chowder, baked beans, and Boston cream pie, with fresh seafood and classic British and Italian dishes.