Boston Travel Facts

The Basics

City Name: Boston

Where is it located?: Boston is the capital of Massachusetts, and sits along the East Coast

Why do people go there?: Boston is one of America’s oldest cities, and it never lets you forget it. There is a lot to do in this diverse yet still fiercely Irish-Catholic city, the former stomping grounds of JFK. With some of the country’s best universities in town, and nearby, the city retains an academic feel that compliments the cobblestone roads.

How do travelers get there?: You can grab a bus or train, fly or drive. Most head here via public transportation from NYC.

Currency: US Dollar

City Code: 857/617

Population: 600,000

Languages: English

Travel Information

Neighborhoods: Allston/Brighton, Bay Village, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Chinatown/Leather District, Charlestown,Downtown/Financial District, Dorchester, Fenway/Kenmore, East Boston, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, Roslindale, North End, Roxbury, South End, South Boston, West Roxbury and West End,.

Attractions: Old-Towne, Seafood, Colleges, Museum of Fine Arts, John F. Kennedy Library & Museum

Accommodations: Boston Hostels

Tourist Office: Boston Tourist Office

Off-the-beaten-path: St. Boltoph Street, The Victory Gardens, The Peabody Essex Museum

Health Issues: None

Tips for Visiting

When to go: Fall is a great time to be in this city – especially if the Red Socks are playing.

Common Phrases: Connies, Local pronunciation for carnival employees; Punkin Man , some local, loser child molester that should spend the rest of his life in jail,

How to get around?: Buses, cars and metro will get you around, although expect heavy traffic outside of the city.

Good to know: Boston is occasionally called a “city of neighborhoods” due to the abundance of various subsections.

Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport in Boston is the Logan International Airport.

Need more information?: Check out the Boston travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.



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