Boston Travel Guide Overview

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Boston is one of the most unique and popular American cities, and its history, sports, education, and culture is hard to beat. Whether you want to walk the Freedom Trail, cheer the Red Sox at Fenway Park, or park your car at Harvard Yard, Boston is your destination.

Boston is especially popular during the summer and fall. Summertime is a great time to explore Boston on foot, and you will come across more than a few people walking the Freedom Trail. The fall brings beautiful New England foliage, although the best spots are a little ways out of the city.

Traveling in the off-season might save you some money on accommodations, but staying in Boston is rarely cheap. Farther out from the city the rooms are cheaper, so look into hotels in Cambridge and Somerville, which are only a short subway ride from downtown.

The wide variety of ethnic influences makes eating in Boston quite a treat. There is great Italian food in the North End and authentic Chinese food in Chinatown. The waterfront has outstanding seafood, and all throughout the city are small distinctive cafes, sandwich shops, and pizzerias.

Before you get to town, check out the official Boston tourism website, and then, after you arrive, visit one of the tourism information booths. The information stand at Boston Common, for example, offers maps of the city and staff that can answer almost any question.



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