Boston Travel
You won’t need luck to have a good time in Boston this spring. Two of the city’s biggest events, St. Patrick’s Day and the Boston Marathon, happen in March and April. If you’re lacking Irish ancestry or can’t run a lick, don’t worry. Beantown’s historic tourist attractions, green parks, unique neighborhoods and nonstop parties are enough to entice any traveler. Find information on Boston activities, transportation and hotels using this guide.
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Boston boasts America’s oldest public park (Boston Common) and public garden, but the city ... read more »
Hotels in Boston
Bostonians may love sports and pints, but they also appreciate a comfortable place to rest. This section helps you find and book Boston hotels and hostels online, and it spotlights a few surprising options.
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- If you’ve got a penchant for criminal justice, consider the luxurious Liberty Hotel, a former prison that underwent an amazing transformation, or Jurys, a former Boston police headquarters.
- The St. Patrick’s Day Parade treks through South Boston near Boston Harbor, beginning at the Broadway T station, heading east along Broadway and finishing up at the Andrew T station. RealTravel provides a list of hotels within walking distance of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade festivities.
- If you want to stay in a hotel near the marathon route, there are several possibilities. Among the options are small towns outside the city, including Ashland, Framingham and Natick; the finish line at Copley Square; and Beacon Street, for miles 22–25 of the race. Use this list of marathon viewing spots from Boston.com before you search for hotels.
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Hotels.com
searches for rooms from more than 70,000 properties, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, and resorts. The site wins points for its easy navigation and helpful assortment of features like photos, virtual tours and traveler reviews of accommodations in Boston.
BedandBreakfast.com
lists bed-and-breakfast inns in Boston and nearby cities like Cambridge and Brookline. Several helpful resources supplement each listing in a well-organized, fun-to-browse layout. Click on each property for a list of amenities, interior and exterior photos, driving directions and maps, an overall summary of the B&B and a link to the property Web site.
Hostelz.com
lists hostels all over the world, including in Boston. Listings include a description of amenities, a professional review from Hostelz.com and reviews written by real travelers. Photos of each hostel’s interior and exterior are also provided.
Boston Transportation
Boston is a great city for walking, but public transportation is another viable option. To learn ... read more »
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