Boston Travel

Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England.  This melting pot is famed for its stunning, historic sites and great cuisine.

A. Weather

The best time to visit Boston will be from late May to September each year when the weather is cool and sunny.  If it becomes too hot, you can always head to the nearest beach.

B. Accommodations

There are a number of beautiful and affordable accommodations in Boston depending on your budgets.

If you like comfort and convenience you can go to the upper boutique hotels found in various spots.  If you are on a tight budget, there are inexpensive hostels and bed and breakfasts all over the place.

C. Tourist Attractions
1. West of Boston Downtown – the Back Bay

The Back Bay is located in the West of downtown Boston.  This place is famous for its boutique hotels. In Newbury Street which is south of tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue boulevard is where you can   indulge in al fresco wining and dining.  The galleries and shopping are very enticing to tourist.  A walking distance from Newbury is the Copley Square where you will see the Trinity Church filled with fresco and Boston Public Library.  You can see the entire Boston if you climb its highest structure – John Hancock Tower. On the southwest of Back Bay you can visit Fenway Park, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Museum of Fine Arts.
2. Boston Common and Downtown

Boston Common is located right in the middle of downtown Boston and Back Bay.  It is 50-acre Park reputed to be the oldest park in the entire United States. , It serves as the entrance to the historic Boston’s

3. Freedom Trail.

The Frog Pond is where ice skaters troop to during winter.  The Public Garden and the Faneuil Hall Marketplace are must-see places.  You will find some of the freshest and most sumptuous clam chowder, lobster rolls and Boston cream pie in Boston. On the north part you can find the State House and the wealthy neighbourhood known as Beacon Hill. On the south part is located the Chinatown and Theater.

4. North End

Located in the North of downtown you will find the North End, the oldest neighborhoods of Boston. Situated in this historic site is the waterfront, café culture and preRevolutionary spots. Its numerous Italian residents, cafes and restaurants earned it the moniker ”Little Italy.”  Hanover and Salem streets are particularly known for their homemade ravioli and sweet cannoli pastries. The Freedom Trail in the North End of the Freedom Trail is where you can find Paul Revere’s House and the Old North Church.  In the Charles River is where you will see the oldest commissioned warship afloat, theUSS Constitution.

5. Financial District and Waterfront

On the Eastern part of downtown Boston is the Financial District. Boston hotels lined up in the Inner Harbor give you a great view of the Boston Harbor Walk. This is where you can find the famous New England Aquarium, known for its marine life, research and conservation, and the Boston Children’s Museum. Boston Harbour Islands National Park is also within walking distance where you will see the wildlife and a number of plant life.  You can take a ride to Boston Logan International Airport through the airport water shuttle.

6. Cambridge

In Cambridge, across the Charles River, is where you will see the oldest university in the country- Harvard University. Another famous institution is the MIT or the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Luxury boutique hotels lined the streets of Harvard Square.  Street performers occupy the Harvard Square every night to offer you free entertainment.

D. Things to Do

1. Duck Tour

You tour the city by land and water.  The guide will drive you through town and offer insightful information about the place.

2. Whale Watching

Most operators assure you that you will see whales in the waters of Boston. If not, you will get a free ticket so you can come back.

3. Stroll in the Faneuil Hall

The old, historic marketplace which was the place where politicians and colonists gathered back in the old days now serves as a great background for shopping and a taste of the local’s food and for buying souvenir items.

4. Ride the Swan Boats

You can ride the boats in the waters in Boston Public Garden considered as the first botanical garden in the US.  The garden is located in Boston Common. These swan-shaped vessels take you to the Public Garden Lagoon where you can view flowering scenery and open-air sculptures.

5. Shopping in Newbury Street

This is the best shopping district in Boston.  If you love shopping or just browsing through the latest in fashion, this is the place to be.
6. Ice-skating on the Frog Pond Skating Rink

During winter the Frog Pond is a popular destination for skaters. The venue is available every mid-November to mid-March.

7.  Sea kayaking in the Harbor

Take ecofriendly kayaking tour from Grape Island around the Boston Harbor Islands with experienced park rangers.

8. City cycle tours

You can do an urban cycle tour. They have bikes@night tour with Boston sunset and harbor views from Black Falcon Pier, ending in the lively North End, just in time for a post-cycle cocktail.

9. Basketball at TD Garden

Watch Boston Celtics basketball team play against rivals at the TD Garden arena, in downtown Boston near the North End.

10. Freedom Trail Walk

Walk the two-and-a-half mile Freedom Trail of the historic Boston’s Revolutionary War.  The tour starts at Boston Common then to the Bunker Hill Monument, then on to the U.S. Navy’s oldest warship, the USS Constitution, in Charlestown's Navy Yard.

E. Dining at the North End

If you want to experience sumptuous Italian cuisine then you should visit the north end of Boston where the biggest Italian neighbourhood is situated. This place boasts a number of restaurants that provide great dining experience.