Boston Travel

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JetBlue is a low-cost carrier to destinations in the United States and the Caribbean. JetBlue often advertises further reduced rates in the “Featured web fares” box on the homepage. Consult the map of JetBlue destinations with service to and from Boston and sign up to receive TrueBlue points when you book a flight; 100 points earns you a free roundtrip flight.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority heads Boston’s subway and bus systems. View schedules and maps of each mode of transportation by clicking on the icons in the blue box at the top of the homepage. There’s information for each specific subway line and bus route, as well as a special guide to “Riding the T” and a “Plan a Trip” tool (on the homepage) that supplies travel routes based on your start and end points.

The Official Web site of the City of Boston has a great downloadable walking map of Boston. The map shows the time in minutes between stops on the T and clearly shows attractions like the aquarium, Boston Common and the South Boston Seaport. There’s also a section on bicycling in Boston with information on bike paths, road rules, bike parking and taking bikes on public transportation.

Frommer’s has a guide to Boston that includes a section on walking tours of the city with two recommended and thoroughly explained routes: The Back Bay, a two-hour walk from the Public Garden to Copley Square; and Harvard Square, a two- to four-hour jaunt from Harvard Square to John F. Kennedy Park. What’s great about these guides is the attention to detail in the summaries of each attraction, as well as the insider advice for the best and worst times to go.

The Massachusetts Port Authority site has a section on getting to and from Logan Airport, including bus and subway lines and boat service, as well as driving directions to the airport and traffic updates for the area.

CityView Trolley Tours offers hour-long trolley tours of eight of Boston’s historic and scenic sites, including a few stops on the Freedom Trail. Board and exit the trolley at any stop during the tour. Book your tickets online to save money (kids under 12 are free when you book online), get a tour map and schedule, and learn about group trolley charters. A virtual tour is also available.