Boston City Guide

Home to sports, culture and several outstanding institutions of higher education, a holiday in Boston can be both exciting and unique. As one of the oldest cities in the United States, it has a different feel than most of the rest of the country, with a mix between a fast-paced style and an old-world atmosphere.

Visiting Boston can be as simple as a plane ride, train ride, car ride or bus ride. And from there, transportation around the city is no problem. Boston is often called “the Walking City”, and as such, it’s very pedestrian-oriented. However, there are other modes of transportation within the city, including:

• Subways: Efficient and quick, visitors can get around inexpensively
• Buses: These can take awhile, because they stop frequently, but they are efficient
• Taxis: Expensive, but efficient, they’re available late into the night
• Boats: Water boats, taxis and shuttles are also available to and from the airport and around the city
• Bicycles: Part of a city-wide attempt to encourage residents to become healthier citizens, bikes are available for rent and can go anywhere

Boston Shopping

Boston has a variety of high-end shops and outlet malls, so that visitors of every budget can purchase souvenirs or items. Visitors can visit small boutiques or areas that have dozens of stores. Some of the best shopping areas include:

• Copley Place
• Prudential Center
• Harvard Square
• Wrentham Village Outlets
• Thorndike Factory Outlet

Where to Eat in Boston

Boston has every type of cuisine imaginable available to tourists and residents. Visitors can choose from quaint cafes, restaurants seated on the waterfront, places offering elegant meals and family-style restaurants. Some options include:

• Adam’s Pub
• Al Mercantilo
• 606 Congress
• Cactus Club
• The Melting Pot
• Coppa
• Harvard Gardens
• No Name Restaurant

Activities

Whether a visitor is there for a week, a month, or only a couple days, there are plenty of activities that can be used to pass the time. The city has beautiful parks, fascinating museums, sports, concerts, shows and quite a bit of American history. Kids and adults can be entertained by the uniqueness and originality of the city of Boston. Some activities include:

• Adams National Historical Park
• Boston Children’s Museum
• Institute of Contemporary Art
• Paul Revere House
• Big Apple Circus
• Frog Pond
• George Wright Golf Course
• Freedom Trail

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