Holiday In Boston
If you are looking for the perfect USA holiday then Boston is one of the top places to visit. Not only is it the capital of Massachusetts, it’s the largest city in New England and is often considered to be the unofficial economic and cultural centre of the New England region.
Second only to San Francisco for its popularity with tourists, an American travel information magazine recently named Boston as the seventh most popular city in the world. A trip to this beautiful city will guarantee that this is one USA holiday that you will never forget.
There is so much to do that it is unlikely that you will manage to see all the sites it has to offer. A good place to start whilst on your USA holiday is the Freedom Trail which is one of America’s first historic walking tours. It is the perfect introduction to Colonial and Revolutionary Boston and takes visitors to 16 historical sites which gives you an idea of the best places to visit.
Faneuil Hall is a collection of boutiques, eateries and pushcart vendors housed in converted 18th century warehouses which has played an integral role in the life of Boston’s residents for over 250 years. When you can’t possible shop any more, you can enjoy the street entertainers that frequently perform outside the hall.
For something a bit different while on your USA holiday you can take part in a Boston Tea Party Re - enactment sail on board the Tall Ship Liberty Clipper. You can help set the sails and then prepare for the fight where cannons will be shot and chests of tea will be thrown overboard.
You can also take part in a Boston tradition by taking a ride on the famous Swan Boats in the Public Garden. You can enjoy a peaceful 15 minute ride as a Swan Boat driver paddles you around the Public Garden Lagoon.
If sports are your thing then try and see a Boston Celtics game who once ruled basketball by winning 16 world championships.
Just a short ferry ride from the city, you can visit the Boston Harbour Islands, the country’s newest National Park, composed of 34 islands. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, island tours, hiking, fishing and bird watching.
You can also go whale watching, go on Boston Duck Tours, go to the Science Museum and much more while on your USA holiday in Boston.
Most of the major places of interest are within walking distance of each other so you don’t have to worry about paying for taxis or getting lost on busses. There is a wide selection of hotels available to suit every taste and budget, ranging from the most luxurious hotels and large chain hotels, to smaller inexpensive lodgings.
The whole of the greater Boston area is served by an excellent transport system which includes an underground railway - the ‘T’ which is perhaps the easiest way to travel into and around the city.
Derek Both
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October 17th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
What is the best thing for a 30 year old to do in Boston on holiday?
I am looking for something off the beaten track, suprising, exciting, could be an attraction, a bar, whatever!
October 17th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Get laid, best thing on any holiday
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October 17th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
go to canada
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October 17th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Have a tea party
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October 17th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
The Pi Alley deli on the corner of State and Washington, behind One Boston Place has the best shish kebab in the world. Its only open for lunch.
But if I were you I would go to Cape Cod.
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October 17th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
partay!!!
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October 17th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
they have cleaned boston p alot since i was first there but the duck trip is well worth a look. oh and see how many cows you can photograph in the city
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October 17th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Go to Cheers, (TV show, yes) honestly. A great place for a pint, right downtown, and just off Boston Commons (very historical). It’s really not "touristy" and is in a beautiful part of the city.
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October 17th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
Stay on the plane till you get to somewhere decent
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October 17th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Boston UK or Boston USA? Either way i dont know so its not much help! :o( Soz!
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October 17th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
wow nobody was very helpful to you at all, when you arrive in boston depending on the days you are here you may be able to pick up tickets (probably have to pay more due to selling out way in advance but there are scalpers) to whatever sporting event is going on at the time. definately check out boston commons, visit the cask & flagon (bar) do some shopping or people watching at fanueil hall (lots of food too) there is an aquarium, musuem of science is fun for all (they have laser shows at night set to music metallica pink floyd, etc) there is cheers bar but thats way overrated there are lots of colleges in the city so there is a great night life definately check out lansdown street many clubs and sportsbars on one strip. enjoy your trip. ……ps……double check what is allowed on planes before you come too make your life easier..we are finally getting strict.
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October 17th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
It totally depends on what time of year you are going. Here’s a couple things you can do all year round. I’ve lived in Boston my entire life. I’m 27. I suggest checking out some of the many awesome Irish Pubs like Black Rose. Coogans Bluff and Tiernans are also good and they are all in the Fanuiel Hall area. Also you can go to the top of the Prudential Center (Back Bay area). It is open to the public for a small fee. They have a viewing deck and you can see the entire city including right into Fenway Park. It is amazing because you see parts of the city that are hundreds of years old sharing space with modern ski scrapers. Last, but certainly not least, go to dinner in the North End (Cantina Italiana maybe) for the best Italian food ever, then for dessert in the North End go to Modern Pastry for cappucino and dessert that will blow your mind. Tourists all go to Mike’s Pastry, they just don’t know better. Enjoy!
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October 17th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
If you have never been to Blue Man Group try it. Small venue of about 550 all seats are good. Charles Playhouse.
Pour House bar on Boylston St, good cheap food and drinks and lots of people. They always have the Red Sox on.
Climb Bunker Hill Monument
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Lived here for a long time.
October 17th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Depends on the time of year, but if you’re going soon check out a Red Sox game! Or tour Fenway Park. Check out Quincy Market- there’s TONS of bars and dining in the area. Make sure to try and check out some theater, or The Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse.
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October 17th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Theres a lot of stuff to do here. you can go to Fenway Park on yawkey way. its one of the oldest parks in baseball….you can go to fanuiel hall…..downtown boston…..the common….cheers like that tv show……newbury street…..well hope you enjoy
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