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- Best time to visit: Spring (April-May), Fall (September-October)
- Average daily temperature: January (28-38 °F), July (65-85 °F)
- Getting there: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Freedom Trail: 2.5-mile walking trail featuring 16 historic sites related to the American Revolution.
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace: Historic marketplace and shopping center.
- Boston Common: America’s oldest public park.
- Public Garden: Scenic park featuring the Swan Boats and the iconic “Make Way for Ducklings” statues.
- Museum of Fine Arts: Renowned art museum with a vast collection from around the world.
- Fenway Park: Home to the Boston Red Sox baseball team, America’s oldest ballpark.
- Boston Cream Pie: Layers of vanilla cake, vanilla custard, and chocolate glaze.
- Clam Chowder: A creamy soup with clams, potatoes, and either milk or cream.
- Lobster Rolls: Freshly cooked lobster meat in a buttered, split-top bun.
- North End: Historic Italian neighborhood known for its authentic Italian cuisine, including cannolis and pizza.
- Public Transit: MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) provides bus, subway (the “T”), and commuter rail service.
- Taxis: Widely available, but can be expensive.
- Uber/Lyft: Ridesharing services operate in the city.
- Walking: Boston is a compact city and many attractions are within walking distance of each other.
- Ducklings Crossing: When visiting the Public Garden, don’t miss the “Make Way for Ducklings” statues, inspired by the children's book of the same name.
- ChowdaFest: For seafood lovers, visit Boston in late February or early March to enjoy ChowdaFest, an annual celebration featuring New England clam chowder.
- Cheers: Visit the bar that inspired the popular TV sitcom “Cheers” located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood.
- Historic Cemeteries: Boston has several historic cemeteries worth visiting, including the Granary Burying Ground and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground.