Things to Do in Summer in Boston
Humpback whale. Photo courtesy of Pacman. Summer is a great time to visit Boston. Temperatures are mild staying around the high-60s/low-70s Fahrenheit (low 20s Celsius), with the sun usually shining...
View Article10 Little Known Boston Facts
Boston Common. Photo courtesy of AlexiusHoratius. Think you’re an expect on Boston? Check out these 10 little known Boston facts and test your knowledge. 1. It’s home to the first public park in...
View ArticleExploring Boston’s Back Bay
Boston Public Garden in the Back Bay Area. Photo courtesy of 6SN7. One area worth exploring in Boston is the neighborhood of Back Bay. Well-known for its affluent community, French-inspired boulevards,...
View ArticleExploring Plimouth Plantation
Plimouth Plantation. Photo courtesy of Neville10. Located about an hour from Boston, Plimouth Plantation makes a great day trip. This historical attractions allow visitors to immerse themselves in one...
View ArticleWhere to Go on the New England Seacoast
Kennebunkport, Maine, on the New England Seacoast. Photo courtesy of InAweofGod’sCreation. A great idea for a day trip from Boston is visiting the New England seacoast. From Boston it’s possible to...
View ArticleHow to Get Around in Boston
Charlie Cards and Tickets are used for public transit in Boston.Photo courtesy of Mr. T in DC. One of the most important things to think about when planning a trip is how to get around a city. Luckily...
View ArticleTop Fall Festivals in Boston
Fall is a great time to visit Boston, especially as there are an array of fun festivals. Whether you’re interested in wine tasting, sampling local dishes or improving your writing, there is a festival...
View ArticleWhat Not to Do in Boston
New England Clam Chowder. Photo courtesy of Timothy Tsui. While here at Viator we like to provide informative tips on fun things to do and see in Boston, it’s also important to think about what not to...
View ArticleExploring Chinatown in Boston
Chinese Food. Photo courtesy of avlxyz. When visiting Boston, one neighborhood worth exploring is Chinatown. Located in downtown Boston, Chinatown is the only historically surviving Chinese populated...
View ArticleThanksgiving in Boston
Plimoth Plantation. Photo credit: Simona via Flickr. Depending on family tradition and your personal views on the importance of Thanksgiving, the fourth Thursday in November (in 2013, Nov. 28) may...
View ArticleChristmas in Boston
Boston at Christmas. Photo credit: icelight via Flickr. Boston knows how to celebrate any major holiday, so it’s no surprise that with historic buildings and that New England vibe, is also a perfect...
View ArticleThings to Do in Newport at Christmas Time
Newport Bridge photo courtesy of pshutterbug on Flickr Sometimes the best way to appreciate your hometown during the holiday season is to leave it. Boston natives and those looking to see and do...
View ArticleBoston for New Year’s Eve
Fireworks in Boston. Photo credit: lizard10979 via Flickr. For those who love to celebrate national holidays, Boston is the place to be. Whether it’s Christmas or July 4th, this New England hub of...
View ArticleExploring Charlestown in Boston
Bunker Hill Monument. Photo courtesy of Jared Kofsky. The oldest neighborhood in Boston, Charlestown was built in 1629, although it was originally separate from Boston. Exploring this scenic waterfront...
View ArticleThings to See When Visiting Harvard University
Rowers on the Charles River in Boston photo courtesy of Bill Ilott on Flickr To understand Boston’s storied history, a visit to Harvard University is practically required. Having recently celebrated...
View ArticleGeeking Out in Boston
Boston skyline photo courtesy of Emmanuel Huybrechts on Flickr Travel geeks, rejoice! There’s certainly no shortage of educational things to see and do in Boston. As one of the oldest, most historic...
View ArticleMust-see Attractions in Martha’s Vineyard
Edgartown Lighthouse photo courtesy of M. King on Flickr Just off the coast of Massachusetts, Martha’s Vineyard has earned a distinction as the go-to travel destination for the most iconic politicians...
View ArticleThings to Do in Newport in Spring
Sun over marina photo courtesy of nissanman2009 on Flickr Newport, Rhode Island is one of the most historic and quintessentially New England towns in the whole of the northeast United States. As a...
View Article4 Things to Do in Boston in Spring
Cityscape of Boston, Massachusetts photo courtesy of Bert Kaufmann on Flickr After six months of being stuck inside for the long winter, New Englanders bolt for the outdoors at the first hint of...
View ArticleBeantown Pub Crawl: 4 Essential Stops for the Boston Traveler
Bell in Hand Tavern photo courtesy of Todd Kulesza on Flickr Boston’s long history as the unofficial base for Irish-Americans means there’s no shortage of pubs and great taverns in the city. Coupled...
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