Destination
Boston, United States
Boston is a compact, walkable city where Revolutionary history, Ivy League campuses, seafood and a famous ballpark sit minutes apart.
Trips to Boston from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | avoid |
| April | fine |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- October: Peak New England fall foliage, with easy day trips to the countryside
- April: Boston Marathon weekend sells out hotels
January, February, March: Cold with nor'easter snowstorms
Where to stay in Boston
- Back Bay: Brownstone streets, Newbury Street shopping and the Public Garden.
- Beacon Hill / Downtown: Gas-lamp lanes and the start of the Freedom Trail.
- Seaport District: New waterfront hotels, breweries and harbour walks.
- North End: Italian cafes and the Paul Revere House.
- Cambridge: Harvard Square bookshops and a quieter base across the river.
What to do in Boston
- Walk the Freedom Trail from Boston Common to Bunker Hill
- Watch the Red Sox at Fenway Park
- Eat a lobster roll and clam chowder in the North End or Seaport
- Ride the swan boats in the Public Garden
- Take a whale-watching cruise from Long Wharf
- Tour Harvard Yard in Cambridge
Good to know
| Airports | Boston Logan International (BOS) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Kind of trip | city, history, culture, food, family |
Questions about Boston
When is the best time to visit Boston?
May, June, September and October. January, February, March: Cold with nor'easter snowstorms
Do US citizens need a passport for Boston?
No. Boston is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
How expensive is Boston on the ground?
Boston is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.