Things You'll Need:
- Phone
- Internet
- Walking shoes
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Step 1
Choose how to travel to Boston. Some options include, car, train, or plane. Fly into Boston’s Logan International Airport if you choose to go by plane. More than 30 airlines fly into Boston. Go to http://www.massport.com/logan/airli.html for a list of the airlines that fly into Boston.
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Step 2
Drive to Boston taking Route 95 or Route 90. Boston is an approximately four-hour drive from New York and an eight-hour drive from Washington, DC.
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Step 3
Take an Amtrak train to Boston. The Acela offers trips from Washington to Boston, with a stop in New York City. This train will bring you to South Station in Boston. Go to http://www.amtrak.com to check out the routes in the Northeast.
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Step 1
Decide where to stay in the city. Some popular areas of the city include the Waterfront, Downtown, and Back Bay. You may also be able to find reasonable rates near the airport or in the neighboring suburbs of Boston.
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Step 2
Consider staying downtown near Copley Place. This will put you in the heart of the city give you access to many of the major attractions. Some of the most popular downtown hotels include the Omni Parker House, the Boston Marriott Copley Place, and the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.
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Step 3
Search for hotels on the internet. You can read hotel reviews at http://www.tripadvisor.com. Also check for hotels on popular sites such as http://www.expedia.com, http://www.hotels.com, and http://www.orbitz.com.
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Step 1
Start your trip to Boston by walking the Freedom Trail. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads you to 16 historic sites, including the Boston Common, the State House, Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, and the USS Constitution. Go to http://www.thefreedomtrail.org for more information.
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Step 2
Take time to wander around the Faneuil Hall Marketplace during your time on the Freedom Trail. Faneuil Hall is one of America’s most famous shopping and dining venues. Don’t forget to stop for a snack at one of the 40 eateries in Quincy Market. Go to http://www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com for more information.
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Step 3
Do some shopping at Downtown Crossing, which features more than 300 independent jewelers and 200 retailers. This is the place to go for bargains in Boston. Go to http://www.downtowncrossing.org for more information.
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Step 4
Visit Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox. Tickets are hard to find at this small stadium, which routinely sells out home games. Your best chance for finding tickets is on http://boston.redsox.mlb.com or http://www.stubhub.com.
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Step 5
Check out the New England Aquarium, one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston. You can watch the Penguins, see the harbor seals, and even take in an IMAX movie at the aquarium. Go to http://www.neaq.org for more information.
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Step 6
Visit an Irish Pub. No trip to Boston is complete without having a beer at one of its many Irish pubs. Some of the most popular clubs include Kitty O’Sheas, Paddy O’s, The Black Rose, and The Purple Shamrock.
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Step 7
End your day by strolling through the North End—Boston’s “Little Italy.” Choose from more than 87 restaurants. Make sure to save room for dessert. You’ll want to miss getting a cannoli at Mike’s Pastry in the North End. Go to http://www.northendboston.com for more information.
