Lonely Planet Pocket Boston

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781787016187
• eBook ISBN: 9781788687225

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Pocket Boston is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the eclectic, enormous Museum of Fine Arts, catch a baseball game at the iconic Fenway Park, and explore the hiking trails and beaches of the Boston Harbor Islands - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Boston and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Boston: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Charlestown, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, the Waterfront, South End, Chinatown, Back Bay, Kenmore Square, Cambridge and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Boston is our colorful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, and is packed with the best sights and experiences for a short trip or weekend away. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's New England for an in-depth guide to the region. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition

Downtown & Seaport District

Much of Boston’s tourist activity takes place in this central neighborhood. Downtown is crammed with colonial buildings and harborside attractions, while the Seaport District attracts visitors with its dynamic contemporary-art museum and many waterfront dining options.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum | MARCIO JOSE BASTOS SILVA/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Short List

ARose Kennedy Greenway Strolling, playing and admiring art along Boston’s linear park.

AWhale Watching Spying on whales, dolphins and other sea life.

ABoston Massacre Site Finding the plaque that marks the spot of the first violent confrontation of the American Revolution.

AInstitute of Contemporary Art Contemplating the artistic curiosities and admiring the stunning harbor and city views.

ABoston Tea Party Ships Boarding replicas of the historic ships and tossing tea crates into the harbor.

Getting There & Around

m For Faneuil Hall, take the T to Haymarket, Government Center or State. The Aquarium stop offers the easiest access to the waterfront.

f City Water Taxi stops at Long Wharf on the waterfront.

g Connected to the metro system, the silver-line bus (SL1 or SL2) travels from South Station through the Seaport District.

Top SightInstitute of Contemporary Art

Boston has become a focal point for contemporary art in the 21st century, as hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the dramatic quarters of the Institute of Con...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Boston
• Top Sights
• Eating
• Four Perfect Days
• Need to Know
• Boston Neighborhoods
• Charlestown
• Freedom Trail
• West End & North End
• Beacon Hill & Boston Common
• Green Spaces & Shopping Places
• Downtown & Seaport District
• Boston Harbor Islands
• South End & Chinatown
• Back Bay
• Kenmore Square & Fenway
• Cambridge
• Survival Guide
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writer