See what the experts are saying about Boston. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best luxury hotels
Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge (tel. 800/882-1818). Steps from the hubbub of Harvard Square, the Charles is a sanctuary of contemporary design and traditional pampering. Unfailingly elegant and tasteful, the Charles is a favorite wit... Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Charlesmark Hotel, 655 Boylston St. (tel. 617/247-1212). The Charlesmark's thoughtful features -- plush bedding, free local phone calls, friendly service, custom-designed everything -- more than make up for the modest size of the rooms. Bonus... Continue reading »
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The best museums
The Concord Museum: I think of this suburban treasure as a Goldilocks museum -- it's not too big, it's not too small, it's just right. Always informative, never overwhelming, it shows and tells visitors enough about the town's history to help... Continue reading »
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The best outdoor pursuits
A Ride across the Harbor: The ferry that connects Long Wharf and the Charlestown Navy Yard is a treasure hidden in plain sight. You might notice the boat traffic on the Inner Harbor as you make your way around downtown; for just $1.70, you ca... Continue reading »
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Best free things to do
Picnic by the Water. Head for the harbor or river, perch on a park bench or patch of grass, put away your watch, relax, and enjoy the spectacular scene. Whether it's sailboats or ocean liners, seagulls or scullers, there's always something wo... Continue reading »
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The best family experiences
A Visit to Faneuil Hall Marketplace: Kids can't decide where to look first. Street performers, crowds from all over the world, an enormous food court, restaurants, bars, and shops make Faneuil Hall Marketplace (you'll also hear it called Quin... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
This section addresses the practical issues that arise after you select a destination. Now that you've decided to visit Boston, how do you get there? How much will it cost? When should you go? How can you learn more? You'll find answers here,... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2 Copley Place, Suite 105, Boston, MA 02116-6501 (tel. 888/SEE-BOSTON or 617/536-4100, 0171/431-3434 in the U.K.; www.bostonusa.com), offers a comprehensive visitor information kit ($10) that i... Continue reading »
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When to go
Boston attracts throngs of visitors year-round. Between April and November, there are hardly any slow times. Make reservations as early as possible if you plan to visit during traditionally busy periods. The periods around college graduati... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (tel. 888/SEE-BOSTON or 617/536-4100; www.bostonusa.com) operates a regularly updated hot line that describes ongoing and upcoming events. The Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events (t... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane The major U.S. carriers that serve Boston's Logan International Airport (usually just called "Logan"; airport code BOS) are AirTran (tel. 800/247-8726; www.airtran.com), American (tel. 800/433-7300; www.aa.com), Continental (tel.... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Packages for the Independent Traveler Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at di... Continue reading »
Boston Travel Experiences
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Day 48 - Boston
Today the weather was distinctly worse than yesterday, but it hasn’t rained as yet so at least I could wander around which was good. I w... Continue reading »
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Beantown..
Boston has been really great. Neither of us knew what to expect coming here, so we didnt really expect too much. Thankfully, we have been... Continue reading »
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All things are better in Boston
New England is known for its beauty, sights, history.. and Boston never fell short of that. Upon arriving in Boston, I was shocked to... Continue reading »
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Coming to America
The first thing I noticed was how unusually friendly the people are here in Boston. The guy sitting beside on the plane seemed like a pre... Continue reading »
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1st stop Boston
Well we arrived just in time, literally! The following day was the big scare at London with the scuppered terrorist attacks - that w... Continue reading »
Popular Boston Hotels
- Hotel Commonwealth
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Jurys Boston Hotel
- The Lenox Hotel
- Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro
- Taj Boston
- Hotel Marlowe
- The Eliot Suite Hotel
- Copley Square Hotel
- Charlesmark Hotel
