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Inside Background
Architecture 
Because of the city’s long history, its architecture covers a range of eras...
Last edited: June 04, 2008
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: July 06, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Boston weather is hard to predict. If you don't like the weather today, wait...
Last edited: June 01, 2008
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
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 are a few links to some photographs of Boston. Boston Pictures Photographs...
Last edited: July 06, 2007
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...
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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 28, 2008
Getting Around 
Boston is not Los Angeles. You can easily get around without a car, and with...
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Public Transportation 
The city of Boston is notorious for traffic gridlocks and temperamental drivers...
Last edited: April 08, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis  Taxis are widely available in downtown Boston, although it can be...
Last edited: May 15, 2007
"T" and Trolley Transportation Tips 
Getting around Boston can be fairly simple if you follow these simple...
Last edited: June 01, 2008
Big Dig Woes 
Boston has been in the news often, and unfortunately not for its superstar Red...
Last edited: April 03, 2007
Boston to/from New York by Rail 
Taking the train is a nice alternative to flying to/from Boston  to New York...
Last edited: December 23, 2006
Getting to the Cape 
Cape Cod is a peninsula that is approximately 60 miles SE of the City of...
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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: May 07, 2008
Events & Festivals 
Please visit this City of Boston webpage for a calendar listing of various...
Last edited: December 14, 2006
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: March 13, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
These are a few of the many attractions and historical icons to visit in...
Last edited: July 02, 2008
Nightlife 
Many people unfamiliar with Boston think that Lansdowne Street near Kenmore...
Last edited: May 09, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
224 Boston Street in Dorchester is a charming restaurant with a small outdoor...
Last edited: September 16, 2006
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
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...
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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...
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Frog Pond 
The Frog Pond is a fun place to visit with kids. Bring your ice skates in the...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
Let’s Go Out To The Movies 
Pass the popcorn, turn off your cellphone, and shush the chatterbox two rows...
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Local Walks 
Chinatown Walking Tour 38 Oak Street Boston, MA  02111 617-482-2380 ext 206...
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Millenium Park, West Roxbury 
Located off of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Parkway in West Roxbury...
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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: July 12, 2006
Spectacular Vantage Points 
"I can see for miles and miles...I can see for miles and miles and miles...
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Subway stops for tourists 
The Boston transit system allows visitors an inexpensive option for getting...
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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...
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Unique and Unusual 
If you really want to add some adventure to your trip you should also plan an...
Last edited: March 17, 2007
Walking Boston 
A nice long walk can do wonders for both the body and the soul. If you're...
Last edited: July 24, 2006
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: June 02, 2008
Boston Duck Tours 
Even if you have lived in Boston all your life, taking a Boston Duck Tour is a...
Last edited: May 06, 2008
Boston Movie Tours 
www.bostonmovieto... Historic Boston with a Hollywood Edge Lights, Camera...
Last edited: February 21, 2007
Boston Public Library 
The Boston Public Library was the first large municipally-funded public library...
Last edited: June 15, 2007
Dorchester Heights National Historic Site 
Google "Henry Knox". Washington's closest friend. Brought the cannons to Boston...
Last edited: November 13, 2007
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
Franklin Park Zoo 
Franklin Park Zoo is fun for both adults and children. For adults, there is a...
Last edited: June 19, 2006
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: June 27, 2006
Jamaica Plain 
Jamaica Plain is a truly unique neighborhood. Just 3 miles or so from downtown...
Last edited: March 22, 2008
Minuteman Bikeway 
The Minuteman Bikeway runs from Cambridge, Mass into Arlington Center...
Last edited: July 03, 2006
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 30 Germania Street. Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain neighborhood...
Last edited: June 26, 2008
South End 
Boston's South End neighborhood is a great place to spend an afternoon or...
Last edited: May 03, 2007
Urban AdvenTours 
A friend of mine and I were visiting Boston recently and decided to sign up for...
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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: August 21, 2006
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: June 22, 2006
Outdoor Dining 
The weather in Boston doesn't allow for much dining "al fresco" so there aren't...
Last edited: June 24, 2006
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: August 16, 2006
Healthy Boston 
Looking for healthier fare to dine on in the Boston area? Here are a few...
Last edited: June 16, 2006
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: June 29, 2006
Sushi! 
Boston has plenty of sushi to offer, but which are the finest? Here's the word...
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Aujourd'hui 
This is a great place for vegetarians. They have a veggie tasting menu...
Last edited: December 07, 2005
Bamboo 
http://www.bamboo... Helpful Hints about Bamboo: Take the T, Green Line B train...
Last edited: May 19, 2006
Barking Crab 
Barking Crab is known for good local seafood in an outdoor, casual setting...
Last edited: September 21, 2006
Bella Vista 
Neighborhood of Bella Vista Restaurant is definately The North End - The...
Last edited: September 15, 2006
Breezeway Bar & Grill 
Menu includes ribs, crab legs, pasta, burgers, salads ,and great sides...
Last edited: May 27, 2006
Giacomo's Restaurant 
Located in the fabled "Little Italy" section of Boston, Giacomo's is centraly...
Last edited: April 23, 2008
Joe Tecce's Ristorante & Cafe 
Great Italian food, big portions. Has $5 valet parking. Being renovated (need's...
Last edited: July 19, 2007
Parish Cafe 
Prices range from about $10, to the most expensive sandwich, the lobster roll...
Last edited: July 28, 2006
Peach Farm Restaurant 
Authentic, Chinese restaurant tucked in a small space below street level in...
Last edited: October 12, 2006
Ristorante Saraceno 
This restaurant is located in North End area on Hanover Street.
Last edited: May 01, 2008
Silvertone Bar & Grill 
This comfortable lounge has great "comfort foods" as well as reasonably priced...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
South End Formaggio 
Great place for wine, cheese, olive oil and just lunch if that's what you...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Twenty Eight Degrees 
Trendy bar and restaurant in the South End.   Great place to people watch and...
Last edited: October 22, 2007
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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: May 12, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Call 911 for all emergencies, police, fire, and medical. There are still some...
Last edited: April 15, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: May 07, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
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Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: April 15, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: June 02, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
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Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations   United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
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Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
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Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
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Traveling and Driving in the U.S. 
The image of the American car on a lone road is semi-iconic: names like Ford...
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Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
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US Customs 
Unlike most countries around the World, the USA requires all air passengers to...
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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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