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Inside Background
Architecture 
Because of the city’s long history, its architecture covers a range of eras...
Last edited: July 20, 2009
Culture 
Boston’s culture is expressed through and distinguished by the Bostonian...
Last edited: December 20, 2006
Health & Safety 
Although not as intimidating as New York or Los Angeles, Boston is by no means...
Last edited: June 02, 2006
History 
Of all the great cities in the United States, Boston has perhaps the most...
Last edited: June 04, 2008
Neighborhoods 
One thing that makes Boston so neat is the diversity of its neighborhoods. Each...
Last edited: December 16, 2007
Recommended Reading 
 The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry is a suspenseful novel which takes place in...
Last edited: July 01, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau,  Comprehensive information to...
Last edited: September 24, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Boston weather is hard to predict. If you don't like the weather today, wait...
Last edited: June 01, 2008
Budget Travel 
Boston holiday deals at MayorsHolidaySpec... Check out the City of Boston ’s...
Last edited: October 28, 2009
Exiting a Sox game 
Seeing the Boston Red Sox play a home game at Historic Fenway park is one of...
Last edited: January 03, 2007
Farmer's Markets 
Boston Area Farmers Markets  Farmers markets start sprouting up in the Boston...
Last edited: May 27, 2009
Introduction 
As you walk down a cobblestone street that is nearly four centuries old, you...
Last edited: February 23, 2006
Only in Boston 
Only In Boston Duck Tours One of the many exciting things you can do in Boston...
Last edited: April 18, 2007
Photo Gallery 
Here is a link to some photos of Boston. Boston Pictures
Last edited: March 02, 2009
Recommended Reading - Entertainment 
Boston has several sources of listings for arts and entertainment. Each has a...
Last edited: December 20, 2006
Travel Tips 
Useful Advice for ALL Tourists / Visitors Here is a state tourist office link to
Last edited: February 03, 2007
Useful Websites 
Useful Websites for ALL Tourists / Visitors Back Bay Railway Station - Amtrak...
Last edited: October 28, 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Just as there are many ways to travel around Boston once you check in, there...
Last edited: February 25, 2009
Getting Around 
Boston is not Los Angeles. You can easily get around without a car, and with...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
Public Transportation 
The city of Boston is notorious for traffic gridlocks and temperamental drivers...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis  Taxis are widely available in downtown Boston, although it can be...
Last edited: September 04, 2009
"T" and Trolley Transportation Tips 
Getting around Boston can be fairly simple if you follow these simple...
Last edited: August 11, 2009
Big Dig Woes 
The big dig, for all intents and purposes, is finished!   Hooray.   You don't...
Last edited: October 27, 2008
Boston to/from New York by Rail 
Taking the train is a nice, very pleasant alternative to flying to/from...
Last edited: October 27, 2008
Getting to the Cape 
Cape Cod is a peninsula that is approximately 60 miles SE of the City of...
Last edited: February 25, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
There are any number of day trips from Boston, depending on the season.  You...
Last edited: August 04, 2008
Events & Festivals 
Below is a list, by month, of festivals and events happening in Boston each...
Last edited: May 28, 2009
Family Travel 
The most obvious place to take the kids in Boston is the Children’s Museum. In...
Last edited: April 27, 2007
First-time Visitors 
For any first time visitor to Boston, there are so many things you'll want to...
Last edited: July 09, 2009
Museums & Attractions 
These are a few of the many attractions and historical icons to visit in...
Last edited: September 11, 2009
Nightlife 
Many people unfamiliar with Boston think that Lansdowne Street near Kenmore...
Last edited: October 07, 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
224 Boston Street in Dorchester is a charming restaurant with a small outdoor...
Last edited: November 06, 2008
The Performing Arts 
The Theater District boasts a range of theaters and playhouses that is only...
Last edited: February 07, 2008
Shopping 
Shopping in Boston generally revolves around four spots: Downtown Crossing...
Last edited: December 27, 2007
Sports & Activities 
In terms of places to jog, run, rollerblade, or simply walk the dog, the...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
AM's Free Boston Tours 
AM's Free Boston Tours offers free guided walking tours of historic Boston...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Bicycling 
Boston is not bicycle friendly, so riding in the city can be daunting for the...
Last edited: August 08, 2006
Boston for Music Lovers 
With its rich musical history and fertile breeding ground for new music...
Last edited: July 13, 2009
Boston on the 4th of July 
The festivities on the 4th take place on the Esplanade, which is along Storrow...
Last edited: June 09, 2006
Budget Friendly Boston 
Boston Public Garden and the Swan Boats of Boston The Public Garden may be one...
Last edited: November 15, 2006
Cambridge 
Cambridge is a unique city that's just across the Charles River from Boston...
Last edited: August 04, 2008
Free Activities 
The SoWa Antiques Market, To debut in the heart of Boston’s SoWa Arts District...
Last edited: July 27, 2009
Frog Pond 
The Frog Pond is a fun place to visit with kids. In summer, the children can...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
Helicopter Tours 
Whether you're in town for the weekend or a New England native, a helicopter...
Last edited: August 12, 2008
Let’s Go Out To The Movies 
Pass the popcorn, turn off your cellphone, and shush the chatterbox two rows...
Last edited: July 13, 2006
Local Walks 
Chinatown Walking Tour 38 Oak Street Boston, MA  02111 617-482-2380 ext 206...
Last edited: June 29, 2008
Millenium Park, West Roxbury 
Located off of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Parkway in West Roxbury...
Last edited: December 30, 2006
Professional Sports 
Boston is well known for its citizens’ devotion to their local pro sports...
Last edited: July 12, 2007
Rainy Day Activities 
If you're visiting Boston in the springtime, you are bound to get some rainy...
Last edited: June 23, 2009
Sailing in Boston's Inner Harbor 
Located on spectacular Boston Harbor, Piers Park Sailing Center (East Boston...
Last edited: December 18, 2008
Southie Saint Patrick's Day Parade 
Affectionately referred to as the "Southie" parade, this annual event is a...
Last edited: March 09, 2009
Spectacular Vantage Points 
"I can see for miles and miles...I can see for miles and miles and miles...
Last edited: June 18, 2006
Sports Bars 
Don't be fooled by all the culture in Boston - the city is really a big sports...
Last edited: October 07, 2009
Subway stops for tourists 
The Boston transit system allows visitors an inexpensive option for getting...
Last edited: May 17, 2006
The Center for Latino Arts 
Located at 85 West Newton Street in Boston's historic South End, The Center for...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
The Ponds of Boston 
Some of the most beautiful places in Boston can be found along the many ponds...
Last edited: June 18, 2006
Unique and Unusual 
If you really want to add some adventure to your trip you should also plan an...
Last edited: August 25, 2008
Walking Boston 
A nice long walk can do wonders for both the body and the soul. If you're...
Last edited: July 24, 2006
Arnold Arboretum 
No matter what the season, you'll find residents of Jamaica Plain, Roslindale...
Last edited: November 07, 2009
Back Bay 
The most useful website for learning information about the Boston Back Bay is...
Last edited: July 07, 2009
Boston Athenaeum 
The Boston Athenaeum 10 1/2 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 617-227-0270...
Last edited: November 15, 2006
Boston By Foot 
Boston By Foot offers walking tours of Boston. Boston is difficult to get...
Last edited: November 04, 2008
Boston Duck Tours 
Even if you have lived in Boston all your life, taking a Boston Duck Tour is a...
Last edited: October 20, 2008
Boston Gliders Segway Adventures 
Boston Gliders offers 1hour, 1/2 day or full day rentals Monday through...
Last edited: July 17, 2009
Boston Movie Tours 
www.bostonmovieto... Historic Boston with a Hollywood Edge Lights, Camera...
Last edited: February 21, 2007
Boston Public Garden 
The Boston Public Garden is a beautiful nature retreat in the heart of the...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
Boston Public Library 
The Boston Public Library was the first large municipally-funded public library...
Last edited: February 22, 2009
Charles Street 
Ask someone from outside of Boston to visualize their ideal Boston street, and...
Last edited: July 09, 2009
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park 
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park was renovated and reopened in 2003. The...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
Dorchester Heights National Historic Site 
Google "Henry Knox". Washington's closest friend. Brought the cannons to Boston...
Last edited: November 13, 2007
Faneuil Hall 
Designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1805 with its massive meeting hall virtually...
Last edited: May 03, 2009
Faneuil Hall Marketplace 
Most major cities have something like it now, but this was one of the first...
Last edited: May 03, 2007
Fenway Park 
Fenway Park is the oldest Major League baseball park in the United States. Its...
Last edited: February 21, 2008
First Church of Christ, Scientist 
The First Church of Christ, Scientist is the mother church and world...
Last edited: October 20, 2008
Franklin Park 
Franklin Park: The biggest park in the city. Franklin Park is surrounded by...
Last edited: July 27, 2009
Franklin Park Zoo 
Franklin Park Zoo is fun for both adults and children. For adults, there is a...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
Freedom Trail 
There are at least four Different Tour Companies that tour guests on the Freedom
Last edited: June 19, 2008
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in the Fenway area of Boston features a...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
Jamaica Plain 
Jamaica Plain is a truly unique neighborhood. Just 3 miles or so from downtown...
Last edited: March 22, 2008
Mapparium 
The Mary Baker Eddy Library offers visitors a remarkable look at the Mapparium...
Last edited: October 22, 2008
Massachusetts Bay Lines Whale Watch 
Mass Bay Lines runs several types of trips and water shuttles that run from 60...
Last edited: October 02, 2008
Minuteman Bikeway 
The Minuteman Bikeway runs from Cambridge, Mass into Arlington Center...
Last edited: July 03, 2006
Peddock's Island 
Peddock's Island is a great place for camping, or just wandering around and...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
Prudential Center 
The Prudential Center is a big mall, convention center and a couple of hotels...
Last edited: May 12, 2007
Samuel Adams Brewery 
Sam Adams Brewery offers tours on: Tuesday-Thursday 10am-3pm Fridays...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
South End 
Boston's South End neighborhood is a great place to spend an afternoon or...
Last edited: May 03, 2007
Urban AdvenTours 
If you want to experience a BOSTON ADVENTOURS a great easy way to see Boston...
Last edited: September 25, 2009
WGBH TV Studio 
Are you a fan of Masterpiece, American Experience, Nova, Antiques Roadshow...
Last edited: November 26, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Boston has long been known as a great seafood town.   But over the years the...
Last edited: October 04, 2006
Breakfast 
Surely, there will be lots of debate about where to eat breakfast in Boston...
Last edited: November 06, 2008
Cheap Eats 
Collection of a few places that are favorites of chowhounds in Boston. They...
Last edited: March 12, 2009
Dining with a View 
A great place to dine with a 'view' of Boston is the Top of the Hub! The reason...
Last edited: November 09, 2006
Family-friendly Dining 
Traveling with young ones doesn't necessarily have to mean eating mac and...
Last edited: July 12, 2006
Late-night Dining 
Cuchi Cuchi, home of the Cuchi Cuchi girls refined in black lace, serves up...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
Outdoor Dining 
The weather in Boston doesn't allow for much dining "al fresco" so there aren't...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
Best Slices in Boston 
It seems like you can't turn a corner in Boston without running into a pizza...
Last edited: August 21, 2006
Choice Asian Food in Boston 
If you're in the mood for Asian fare, Boston's dining choices will not...
Last edited: July 13, 2006
Dining at the Bar 
So you feel like grabbing a bite to eat, but also feel like having a cocktail...
Last edited: August 21, 2006
Dining well with your Kids 
Just walk up Newbury Streeet and you can find a number of delicious restaurants...
Last edited: November 01, 2006
Ethiopian Eats in Boston 
You can't beat a style of cuisine that encourages you to eat with your bare...
Last edited: November 06, 2008
Healthy Boston 
Looking for healthier fare to dine on in the Boston area? Here are a few...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
Hole in the wall restaurants 
These out-of-the-way eateries attract the locals and offer good food at...
Last edited: May 03, 2007
Ice Cream Lover 
I Scream, You Scream... Be it a crown, tiara or golden cone, whatever the...
Last edited: June 18, 2006
South End Treasures 
If you find yourself in the South End of Boston and feeling hungry, consider...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
Sushi! 
Boston has plenty of sushi to offer, but which are the finest? Here's the word...
Last edited: April 24, 2008
Addis Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant 
Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.  A rich...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Atlantic Fish Company 
Atlantic Fish is a favorite destination for Boston locals and visitors wanting...
Last edited: June 11, 2009
Bamboo Thai Restaurant 
http://www.bamboo... Helpful Hints about Bamboo: Take the T, Green Line B train...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
Barking Crab 
Barking Crab is known for good local seafood in an outdoor, casual setting...
Last edited: November 06, 2008
Bella Vista 
Neighborhood of Bella Vista Restaurant is definately The North End - The...
Last edited: November 06, 2008
Breezeway Bar & Grill 
The Breezeway Bar and Grill's menu includes ribs, crab legs, pasta, burgers...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
Firefly - An American Bistro 
Just next door the Copley Place Mall, Firefly American Bistro offers a friendly...
Last edited: May 15, 2009
Giacomo's Restaurant 
Located in the fabled "Little Italy" section of Boston, Giacomo's is centraly...
Last edited: November 04, 2008
Joe Tecce's Ristorante & Cafe 
Joe Tecce's has been a part of Boston's North End for a terrifically long time...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
Mother Anna's 
Mother Anna's is conveniently located at the outer edge of the North End on the...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
Parish Cafe 
The Parish Cafe's prices range from about $10, to the most expensive sandwich...
Last edited: November 04, 2008
Peach Farm Restaurant 
The Peach Farm Restaurant is an authentic, Chinese restaurant tucked in a small...
Last edited: November 06, 2008
Piccola Venezia 
Piccola Venezia is a North End standard easily found on Hanover Street in the...
Last edited: July 19, 2009
Pomodoro's Italian Kitchen 
Pomodoro's Italian Kitchen has been serving fresh Italian food to West Roxbury...
Last edited: January 30, 2009
Rincon Limeno 
 409Chelsea st. East Boston, MA 02128 617 569-4942    617 569-0365  HANDICAP...
Last edited: August 18, 2009
Ristorante Saraceno 
Ristorante Saraceno is located in North End area on Hanover Street.
Last edited: November 10, 2008
Ristorante Villa Francesca 
Ristorante Villa Francesca is a long standing tradition in Boston's North End...
Last edited: July 29, 2009
Rocca Kitchen & Bar 
Rocca Kitchen & Bar is located at 500 Harrison Avenue in Boston's South End...
Last edited: July 06, 2009
Silvertone Bar & Grill 
The Silvertone Bar and Grill is a comfortable lounge with "comfort foods" as...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
South End Formaggio 
South End Formaggio is a great place for wine, cheese, olive oil and just lunch...
Last edited: November 06, 2008
Teatro 
Teatro, located in the theater district overlooking the Boston Common, offers a...
Last edited: October 01, 2009
Thornton's Restaurant 
Thorton's Restaurant is a café/diner type restaurant with some outdoor tables...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
Twenty Eight Degrees 
Twenty Eight Degrees is a trendy bar and restaurant in the South End.   Great...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
Vee Vee 
Vee Vee is a New American Bistro in Jamaica Plain, serving mid-priced, modern...
Last edited: February 26, 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
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Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
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Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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