Boston Travel Tips
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The Cradle of Liberty. The Hub of the Universe. The Athens of America. These are big words for a mid-sized city, but Boston more than lives up to them. With its rich history, grand architecture and world-renowned academic and cultural institutions, the city radiates the glory it has garnered over the last four centuries.
Disastrous urban renewal projects in the 1950s provoked such a furious backlash that Boston now has some of the best preserved historic buildings in the US. Walkable, historic and clean, the city blends old-world beauty and modern convenience.
3 Days in Boston: Suggested Itineraries
Freedom’s the word in Boston. From the Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre to the beginning of the American Revolution, this city’s steeped in history and lucky for you, it’s one of the few ... Continue Reading »
Boston Harbor Cruises
The Boston Harbor has had its share of drama since its discovery by John Smith in 1614 (Boston Tea Party, anyone?), but these days, it’s smooth sailing when you include a boat cruise in your Boston ... Continue Reading »
Boston Colonial Sites
Long gone are the days when the Puritans and Pilgrims walked the cobbled streets of the small peninsula of what is now bustling Boston. Today, however, the knowledgeable amateur historian need not ... Continue Reading »
Cape Cod Tours from Boston
People have their escapes. Many say Hawaii or the Caribbean is for them. But for New Englanders, nothing is closer to the heart or the home, then their Cape Cod. A little slice of peace and ... Continue Reading »
30th Annual Boston Harborfest
In addition to Boston’s rich history in establishing the US, the city is also known for the variety of festivals it hosts. On the Fourth of July visitors and residents with interest in maritime revel ... Continue Reading »
5 Great Walking Tours in Boston
With New England-style boulevards, historical parks, and a thriving student population, it’s no wonder Boston is so often thought of as one of the nation’s most walkable cities. Also, since many ... Continue Reading »
Are You A Boston Poet Who Doesn’t Know It?
Shady Apple. Concrete Handbag. Yes, some of it may not make literal sense (at least not to the ‘artless masses’), but whether you’re after an alternative spot for a cocktail, a venture into the ... Continue Reading »
Artsy Sundays at the Market
Enjoy shopping for indie-made crafts and antiques? Need a fresh loaf of bread or stalk of celery? Get all of it done at once at the SoWa Open Market, happening every Sunday from May 1st to October ... Continue Reading »
Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival
Music fans, take note. In September, Boston hosts one of the country’s premier jazz events. The Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festiva l centers on a daylong street party along Columbus Avenue in Boston’s ... Continue Reading »
Boston: Fenway is the Only Way
It's common to hear Bostonians boast about Fenway Park , home of the Red Sox and arguably one of the coolest baseball stadiums in the country. But what exactly makes it so great? Firstly, it's ... Continue Reading »
Boston: The Wine Cellar
OpenTable called it "the most romantic restaurant in Boston ". When you go to The Wine Cellar, be careful not to get too bogged down with the wine list (you have hundreds to choose from), ... Continue Reading »
Old Ironsides in Boston
George Washington himself gave this wooden frigate, which first launched in 1797 and is now the oldest remaining commissioned naval vessel in the world, its legendary name: the USS Constitution . ... Continue Reading »
Searching for Vinyl in Boston
“Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?” So says record store owner John Cusack in High Fidelity, between rambling about musical ... Continue Reading »
Take a Hike in Middlesex Fells
City chaos too much for you? A few miles north of Boston is a 2,500-acre reservation called Middlesex Fells, which brushes against the smaller towns of Malden, Stoneham, Melrose, Medford, and ... Continue Reading »
Tour Boston's Movie Mile
Now known as the bank robbery capital of the U.S. thanks to the recent blockbuster The Town, Boston has hosted more than its fair share of silver-screen shootouts and brawls. A stroll along the ... Continue Reading »
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