Category: Boston

There’s a scenic photo op around every corner in Boston.  It’s a city of contrasts, one in which iconic historic sites, quaint cobblestone streets, ancient burying grounds and picturesque brownstones coexist with steel and glass skyscrapers, dramatic contemporary museums and broad avenues lined with glossy boutiques and trendy restaurants.

While we all hope to have a rain-free vacation, there’s no reason to worry about finding a wide range of rainy day activities in Boston.  Getting around in the rain is easy too.  Between the MBTA’s system of subways and buses, which fan out from the center of the city to just about anywhere, and…

Rich in well-preserved colonial-era historic sites, wonderful world-class museums, interesting attractions, an active harbor front and distinct neighborhoods, Boston is a seamless blend of colonial and contemporary. Here’s a recommended schedule to get the most out of a 2-day trip:

The great thing about Boston is that as rich in the early American history as it is with many wonderful places to visit and things to see, a lot of it can be done on a shoestring budget. Many historic sites, special gardens, libraries, museums or breweries can be experienced either free of charge, for a…

  After a long winter of hibernation, summertime in Boston calls for the city to open up to the outdoors. Winter layers are shed, on come shorts, tank tops and flip flops, and Bostonians embrace summer outdoors with no let up all summer long. Cafes and restaurants open up their sidewalk seating; farmers markets abound; rooftop gardens…

There is no better place in America than Boston to experience the richness of America’ journey from a diverse group of British colonies to independent nation.  In this walkable city, significant and carefully preserved colonial-era sites are clustered were the city took root – downtown close to the harbor, and in the North End. It…

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum A compelling, historically accurate portrayal of the Boston Tea Party, the act of colonial rebellion that took place on December 16, 1773, propelling the colonies towards the American Revolution, takes place daily.  The hour long experience, occurring throughout the day, is a must do. It has it all…

Walk the Freedom Trail Follow the famous red line through one of the few American cities whose history dates back to the 1600s, and where so many historic sites, most from the 1700’s, have been preserved. You can walk the line on your own, but the way to go is on the Freedom Trail Walk…