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.
