Famous for its historical past, architectural grandeur, world-class universities, and sporting culture, the beautiful city of Boston lies on the eastern coast of the United States. With its renowned historical trails, theater scene, museums and stadiums, a visit to Boston makes for a perfect family vacation; little wonder why the city attracts visitors from different parts of the world each year. So as you book last minute flights to Boston this holiday season, we have summed up a concise travel guide for your maiden visit to this city:
Major Attractions
Watching the players of Boston Red Sox in action at the Fenway Park and spectators singing Sing Sweet Caroline could be a majestic thing to behold. Sports being part of the local culture given you an enthralling experience as locals cheer up for their home team. Likewise, the Freedom Trail that begins from the Boston Common and concludes at the North End takes your through the historic role that this city had to play in the formative years of American society. A ride on swan boats in the Public Garden is yet another way to get a comprehensive spectacle of this city.
Best Time to Visit
Many experts reckon that fall is the best time to experience the city at its best as tourists may find its hot and humid summer quite languid. Similarly, winters could be avoided for the fact that it snows almost the entire winters here. And in case you plan to book a last minute flight to Boston, make sure that you better pack accordingly.
City Travel
While getting around in this amazing city, the local transport could prove to be quite reliable, convenient and cost-effective. Some of the historical avenues could be best explored on foot and a stroll across the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge down to Marlborough Street could be the best way to admire the city's architecture.
Eating
The food of Boston is something that you may discuss all day long. To begin with, Quincy Market offers economical eating options at its stalls. For some fine cannoli and chocolate cheesecake, you may take to Modern Pastry at the North End. The city boasts of several burrito joints but you may savor the best of the kind at Herrera's street cart in Downtown Crossing. Flour here is another amazing bakery that serves some distinctively sublime Oreas and cornmeal lime cookies that are homemade.
Stay
For low-cost stay, you may consider HI-Boston hostel that lies just along Back Bay and Fenway Park. Similarly, Liberty Hotel provides a high-end option and features jail bars celebrity mug shots in keeping up with its jail theme.
Shopping
Visitors may find several modern and traditional shopping avenues in this historical city. The Faneull Hall Marketplace, for example, is full of fun and shopping treats. And if you wish to complete your journey with some vintage shopping, you may visit Charles Street in Beacon Hill, Newbury Street in Back Bay and Tremont Street in the South End.
Martin Wynn
