The "Boston Globe" Guide to Boston

Boston offers an almost inexhaustible supply of places to go and things to do. This guide features information on: walking tours; a driving tour; historical sites; museums; and day trips. Practical tips on public transport, accommodation, dining, shopping, sports and recreation are also included.

A seamless blend of past and present, Boston offers an inexhaustible supply of places to go and things to do. Come and explore New England's hub - its modern attractions as well as its historical monuments. This guide features information on: - Walking tours - eight intimate routes through a city made for walking - Driving tour - a three-hour drive that covers both modern and historic attractions - Historical sites - the Freedom Trail, the Black Heritage Trail, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and more - Renowned museums - the New England Aquarium, Children's Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum, and many others - Cambridge - the city across the Charles that combines grand traditions, classic art, and an international community - Practical tips - on public transportation, accommodations, dining, entertaining, shopping, and sports and recreation - Day trips - 13 quick trips outside the city, including Lexington and Concord, Salem, Cape Cod, and Newport