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  About Boston

Boston might not fall under your 'ideal vacation destination' category, but it is certainly a place you must visit. The city houses a lot of America's firsts like their first subway system, public school, park and a free municipal public library. Boston is quite a modern city, but it is backed by a rich history. Boston is majorly known for its universities and academic brilliance. The city is also where several revolutionary heroes lived, and it does everything in its stride to flaunt them. There are quite a lot of museums, parks and restaurants that you can head to if you are on holiday in Boston. The city does not move at a slow pace since it has so many universities, colleges and students. But it will not affect your holiday in any way. If you have nothing planned for the day, you can always head to the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. You can either take a stroll here at the park or indulge in activities/ events that happen here quite frequently.

Best Time to Visit Boston

Boston's peak tourist season is from June to October when it is summer followed by fall. Summer begins from June and lasts till August. The temperature ranges from 15 to 27 degree Celsius in summer and from 8 to 22 degree Celsius in fall. These are the most expensive months to visit Boston. You must book your hotel in Boston way in advance to avoid the high prices at the last moment. Make sure you also book your flight tickets to Boston in advance if you are visiting during these months. The best part about Boston is that no matter when you plan to visit the city, they will always have one event or the other taking place. If you are going to Boston in June, make sure you are a part of Boston Pride and the Cambridge Arts River Festival. You will also see a rise in the number of tourists in August, thanks to Boston Comic-Con. You can also attend the Boston Film Festival and the Phantom Gourmet Food Festival in September. Since there are so many important events taking place in the city during these months, it is one of the reasons why this is considered a peak season.

November to February is winter in Boston, and it can get really cold. The temperature drops to as low as -5 degree Celsius and as high as 5 degree Celsius. Make sure you pack all of your warm clothes and more if you are not used to chilly weather. Hotel prices and flight fares drop considerably during winter since the city sees fewer tourists. If you are going to visit Boston anytime between January to March, you can attend the Boston Wine Festival. Meet wine connoisseurs, learn the right way to drink wine, you can learn more about the different types of wine and even go on a wine tasting tour. This is also the best time for you to get cheap flight tickets to Boston since it is offseason.

March to May is the spring season in Boston, and this is a pleasant time to visit the city. The flight fares and accommodation rates are low during Spring. The temperature ranges from 0 degree Celsius to 19 degree Celsius. You can be a part of the St Patrick's Day Parade or Dine Out Boston in March. You can also attend the Boston Marathon and the Boston International Film Festival in April. The city is sprucing up to welcome the high tourist season but also makes it a point to ensure that the off-season tourists are also making the most of their stay in Boston.

Places to Visit in Boston

The Freedom Trail is an important and historic landmark in Boston. It is also a great way to learn more about the city's history. North End, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Charlestown, there are at least 16 landmarks in Freedom Trail alone that you cannot miss. If you are an art lover, you can head to the Museum of Fine Arts. It is the fourth-largest museum in the US and houses at least 500,000 pieces of artwork from all over the world. North End is one of the oldest places in Boston, and you will find quite a few Italian restaurants here. Faneuil Hall is not just a shopping arena that also has a lot of restaurants, but it has also served as a meeting hall for hundreds of years. Boston Waterfront is another popular tourist attraction in the city. It offers you a magnificent view of the skylines, and it is open to the public. You can also visit Charles River Esplanade if you miss the water baby in you. You can either take a stroll here or bike along the trails. The locals also offer kayaks and paddleboats to enjoy the river.

You cannot leave Boston without visiting the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. It will be quite a refreshing brush up that will make you miss your history lessons at school. You can also visit the Boston Library, which is one of the most important attractions in the city, courtesy of its architecture. Samuel Adams Boston Brewery is another popular place in Boston. You will get to see the whole brewery process first-hand, and you can also sample some of it.

Things to do in Boston

Boston is anything but boring. It is a very busy city even if it is in the off-season. You can either hire a cab for a day to go sightseeing around the city or just walk to the popular tourist attractions. Head over to Freedom Trail that was built in 1742 if you want to go on a shopping spree or just walk around, admiring the city. The Faneuil Hall Marketplace that is located here is a popular destination for tourists. You can grab a quick bite at the restaurants in Quincy Market or shop at the multiple stores here. However, the items might be a tad overpriced. It is best to visit the place on weekdays since it gets crowded on weekends. You can also sign up for food tours in the city. North End is one of Boston's oldest neighbourhoods and one of the important places in Freedom Trail. Its rich Italian culture is what draws people to it. You will find quite a few tour packages that are tailored to your interests. You can either opt for a historical tour or a guided walking tour of the city. There are a lot of events that happen in the city constantly. You can pick one that suits your interest and attend it. Even if you are not into classical music a lot, do attend a concert at Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Foods and Restaurants

Boston's dining scene is quite eclectic, and so is its nightlife. From Italian cuisines to Thai and Ethiopian food, you will have a lot of options to treat your taste buds. Mike's Pastry and Modern Pastry on Hanover Street at North End are popular bakeries in the city. You can buy desserts from both of the bakeries since they are quite close to each other. You can head over to Toro at the South End neighbourhood for Spanish dishes like potato empanadas and mussels with chorizo and chicken. The Butcher Shop is also highly recommended. O Ya is a very popular Japanese restaurant, and you must try the scarlet sea scallops and fried Kumamoto oysters here. Quincy Market in Freedom Trail is where you will find a lot of different restaurants that offer a variety of cuisines. It is highly recommended that you sign up for a food tour if you want to explore the dining scenes here. Mario's Restaurant is another popular restaurant that specialises in Italian cuisine. Saltie Girl is famous for its seafood and other American cuisines, so is The Capital Grille. Head over to Mistral for authentic French and European cuisine.

How to reach Boston (Transportation)

The Boston Logan International Airport is the nearest in the city. The flight connectivity to Boston from India is excellent. There are frequent flights to Boston from India, though the duration exceeds 20 hours. Cathay Pacific Airways, Air Canada and Lufthansa are some of the airlines that fly to Boston frequently with layovers at Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Munich and Montreal. If you book at the right time, it is easier to get cheap flight tickets to Boston. It is one of the busiest airports in the US and has a lot of facilities for the convenience of its passengers. You can stay at one of the hotels at Logan, and you'll get a shuttle that will take you to the hotel directly from your terminal. You will be given several choices of hotels that are closest to the airport. The airport also has WiFi, restaurants, cafes, shopping areas and lounges for its passengers. It is also quite easy to book a taxi to your hotel from the airport.