Plan a Trip to Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Area Travel Information

Boston is a one-of-kind American city that offers an excellent opportunity to explore a vast amount of history. Immerse yourself in the museums, enjoy a ball game, shop 'til you drop or refuel at a famous brewery, restaurant or bar. Boston is a city with something for everyone. You will not be at a loss for things to do and see, or history to re-live.

Boston at Night.

Boston Vacation Attractions:

The Freedom Trail - The two-and-a-half-mile Freedom Trail is one of the best ways to get acquainted with Boston. The trail is packed full of information and will many cover the city's historic landmarks.

Boston Public Garden - Boston Public Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden. Still operated by descendants of the boats' inventor (Robert Paget), the famous Swan Boats have returned to Boston Public Garden each spring since they were first invented in 1877.

Fenway Park Fenway Park - Since 1912, there has been no better way to enjoy a sun-filled afternoon than a trip to Fenway Park and the historic home of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox.

New England Aquarium - One of Boston's main popular family vacation attractions, the New England Aquarium is a must see! Great for adults and children alike…who can resist the charms of the sea lions smiling and penguins playing?

Sam Adams Brewery - Tour the Sam Adams Brewery for a glimpse at the microbrewery's beer-making process and a sample of the finished product.

Museum of Fine Arts - The Museum of Fine Arts is New England's largest art museum and is known for its amazingly extensive collection of works by Claude Monet.

Cheers - Famous as the inspiration for the television show Cheers, this fun spot is located in Boston's Beacon Hill District. Offering souvenirs galore and pub food, but it's still one of those places that fans of the show make a beeline for when they're in Boston.

Museum of Science - Boston's museums are some of the best you'll find in the world, one of the most visited is the Museum of Science at Science Park.

Where to Eat in Boston:

Dining in Boston Legal Sea Foods - A must try in Boston, Legal sea Foods is a family owned business known world wide. Thanks to their own state of the art processing plant, Legal Sea Foods enjoys an international reputation for serving only the freshest, best quality fish and shellfish.

Mamma Maria - Overlooking North Square and the Paul Revere House, Mamma Maria's is one of the best restaurants in the North End. The menu changes seasonally. Bring your appetite as the portions are more than generous!

Durgin-Park - Known since 1827 for large portions, an eclectic crowd ranging from CEOs to students sharing tables and run-ins with a famously cranky waitresses. Attracting tourists and locals alike, Durgin-Park is everything it's cracked up to be. With around 2,000 people a day joining a line that stretches down a level to the first floor of Faneuil Hall Marketplace's North Market building, you know it must be good!

Boston Shopping:

Quincy Market Quincy Market/ Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Commonly known as Quincy Market, but its official name is the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Whatever you wish to call it, this indoor-outdoor market is a great place for both shopping and dining.

The festival market hall changes constantly to appeal to visitors as well as locals and the original section itself dates back to 1742.

The Quincy Market Colonnade is located in the central building and showcases a large selection of food and confections.

Filene's Basement - Opened in 1908 at Downtown Crossing, Filene's Basement is New England's most famous discount retailer. Filene's is still famous for being the only store where the celebrated automatic-markdown pricing policy applies.

The Shops at Prudential Center - The main level of the city's second-tallest tower holds this sprawling complex. Home to a large array of shops, some of which are: Saks Fifth Avenue, Barnes & Noble, Sephora, Club Monaco as well as dozens of shops and boutiques.

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To read more about Boston vacation attractions visit the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.

Boston Area Tours


Boston Area Vacation Tours

Customize Your Vacation

Best Western makes it easy to customize your Boston vacation with unique tour packages. There are many tour packages to choose from including: touring the sights of the city by water or land, a photography workshop or cycling around the city.

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Boston, Massachusetts Hotels and visitor guide.

Boston Hotels

Best Western Roundhouse Suites - Boston, Massachusetts hotel

Best Western Roundhouse Suites

The Best Western Roundhouse Suites friendly staff and upscale amenities are designed to make any stay a memorable one. Centrally located in the south end of Boston, this hotel is minutes from the airport and Boston's major vacation attractions.

Stay at this award winning Boston, Massachusetts hotel offering guests boutique-style, all suite accommodations near Boston's key area attractions, historical sites and business locations.

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Best Western Boston - The Inn at Longwood Medical - Boston, Massachusetts hotel

Best Western Boston - The Inn at Longwood Medical

This great downtown Boston hotel provides comfortable and stylish accommodations to those traveling to Boston for leisure, medical, educational or business purposes!

This hotel offers a prime Boston location in the heart of the Longwood Medical Area and on the edge of the Back Bay. It is within walking distance to six major medical institutions.

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Best Western Terrace Inn - Boston, Massachusetts hotel

Best Western Terrace Inn

The Best Western Terrace Inn is conveniently located with easy access to Boston's key attractions and colleges including Fenway Park, the Freedom Trail, Boston College, MIT and Harvard. Hotel guests will appreciate the variety of nearby dining and shopping options plus Boston's Logan Airport is only seven miles away.

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Best Western Hotel Tria - Boston, Massachusetts hotel

Best Western Hotel Tria

An unusual blend of contemporary style, friendly service and affordability is only found at the Best Western Hotel Tria! A great boutique, Boston area hotel with well appointed guestrooms, bright, décor and all the comforts of home. Every stylishly guest room is provided with free wireless internet access, free local telephone, terry cloth robes, iron/ironing board, hairdryer and coffee maker.

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Best Western Adams Inn - Boston, Massachusetts hotel

Best Western Adams Inn

The Best of Boston in Quincy! Take advantage of great services and amenities at this Boston area hotel at affordable room rates guaranteed! Our Free airport shuttle service to Logan Airport as well as the nearby MBTA Red line subway station brings all of Boston to your doorstep.

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Best Western New Englander - Boston, Massachusetts hotel

Best Western New Englander

This full-service Woburn, Massachusetts hotel features beautifully appointed guest rooms and a complimentary continental breakfast.

Discover the Best Western New Englander in Woburn, Massachusetts which offers guests friendly customer service to make any stay a memorable one. Hotel guests will be located nine miles north of the exciting attractions available in downtown Boston.

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Best Western TLC Hotel - Boston, Massachusetts hotel

Best Western TLC Hotel

Discover this Waltham, Massachusetts hotel offering a complimentary continental breakfast and situated t outside Boston near many corporate headquarters and minutes from a variety of local vacation attractions.

Whether traveling to Boston for business or leisure, the Best Western TLC Hotel has it all! Situated in Massachusetts' Heart of the Route 128 Technology Belt, this Waltham hotel is a full-service property featuring a friendly, helpful staff and convenient access to many local attractions. As the hotel is just 15 minutes outside of Boston, guests will be close to the Freedom Trail, the Minute Man National Monument and both the Atlantic Aquarium and the New England Aquarium.

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