- Clam chowder (the creamy New England style)
- Lobster roll (hot or cold; Boston does both)
- Cannoli (the North End debate)
- Baked beans (Beantown's namesake)
Boston Guide
The Boston skyline from across the Charles. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Boston is America's walking city: the Freedom Trail's 4 km of revolutionary history, the cobblestones of Beacon Hill, the North End's Italian streets, and the Back Bay's brownstones. The compact core rewards the pedestrian.
Across the river: Cambridge's Harvard and MIT. Game day: Fenway Park, baseball's oldest park. The harbour islands and the swan boats cover summer.
What to do in Boston
The city
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Freedom Trail 16 sites from Boston Common to Bunker Hill. - 2
Fenway Park The 1912 ballpark; the Green Monster. - 3
Museum of Fine Arts The American wing and the Japanese garden. - 4
North End The Italian streets; the cannoli debate (Mike's vs. Modern).
Across the river
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Harvard Yard The 1636 yard and the free student tours. - 2
MIT Museum The Kendall Square museum of hacks and robots.
Boston Hotel Guide
How to choose the best places to stay in Boston. Verified properties below; for the full list, search live availability on Booking.com.
Where to eat
Getting there and around
Logan (BOS) is on the Blue Line. The T covers the core; the city is walkable. Amtrak links New York in 4 hours.