Boston Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go

Everything YOU need to know before you travel to Boston Massachusetts in the USA. Boston is the hub of New England, in the Northeast of the United States. Visiting Boston is like a history class in person. Boston is the cradle of much of the US’s history including playing a significant role in the American Revolution, having the first public library in the US, and the first lighthouse. Boston is a city of Neighborhoods, with 23 distinct neighborhoods. Boston has lots of Parks — public green space is 17 percent of the city. You are never more than a half mile from a park. Boston is very compact.. Downtown Boston is roughly 2 square miles. About 13% of Boston citizens commute by foot, giving it the highest percentage of pedestrian commuters in major cities of the United States.

2 – Top Attractions

Freedom trail
A red-brick path connecting the most famous sites. 2.5 miles long.
16 of Boston’s most historic sites including:
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Paul Revere House and Old North Church.

North End
The end of the Freedom Trail, and home to Boston’s Little Italy district.
Make sure to get a cannoli from Mike’s Pastry or Modern Pastry.

Boston Common was declared America’s first public park in 1634
Right next to it is the Boston Public Garden, America’s first Botanic Garden

JFK Presidential Library
All about the life of the US’s 35th president… a bit of the beaten path, but worth it for history buffs.

3 – Food

Quincy Market
great gathering spot and place for lunch, with over 35 stands offering a wide food selection.

Seafood

Scrod – Catch of the day

Chowders, Lobster Rolls

Italian Food

Dunkin Donuts started here.. And yes, there’s one on every corner.

Beer: Visit the Sam Adams Brewery opened in 1984. Tours are free.. And with free beer tasting!

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