Boston

Boston

The Boston Public Library

Most people go to libraries to check out books, and perhaps visiting one is not on the top of your list when you’re a tourist. Don’t make that mistake in Boston. The magnificent main branch of the city’s library system, located in Copley Square, is in an 1895 Renaissance Revival building. 

Best Time To Visit

April and May are stunning months to visit Boston, as spring blooms along the city’s parks and green spaces. October and November will show you an authentic New England fall.

Ride a Swan Boat

Boston’s Public Garden, located in Beacon Hill, is America’s oldest botanical garden. The 24-acre park boasts beautiful formal plantings, the world’s smallest suspension bridge, and its main attraction, an almost 4-acre pond, home to Boston’s famous Swan Boats. 

Getting around the city is a snap with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (known as the “T”), as it includes subways,buses, and commuter rail services that serve Boston and beyond. A single subway trip costs $2.10, and if you plan on making a number of trips, you might invest in a weekly pass for $19.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

One of the most highly regarded museums in the world, the massive Museum of Fine Arts boasts about half a million objects spanning the centuries from ancient Egypt to present-day artwork.

Visit Faneuil Hall

Visitors can be forgiven for thinking that Faneuil Hall Marketplace is Faneuil Hall, but it’s not; the marketplace is a complex of buildings which include Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North Market and South Market, all situated around a cobblestone promenade. Restaurants, shops, and buskers make it a lively scene.

Much in Boston revolves around the area’s colleges and universities,and you’ll find that hotel prices in May and September rise accordingly. Book far in advance to snag a deal during these times,and if you don’t mind the cold, try a visit in January and February.

The Massachusetts State House

The golden-domed Massachusetts State House is an iconic site from the outside, but take a free tour inside to learn all about its history. The land it sits on was originally used as John Hancock’s cow pasture. The building was designed by Charles Bulfinch and completed in 1798 and its cornerstone was laid by Samuel Adams in 1795.