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One of the oldest cities in America, Boston has historic sites dating back to the Revolutionary War. There are colonial buildings downtown, brownstones in Beacon Hill and Back Bay and preserved mansions now housing museums or shops. But though this is arguably one of the most historical and cultural cities in the US, it is far from a museum. Modern skyscrapers stretch up into the skyline; it is a leading medical, high-tech and financial centre with more than 40 institutions of higher learning and also great shopping.
As tourists discover almost immediately on alighting from their flights to Boston, this is a great city for walking. Wander through Boston Common, where late night concerts and plays often take place in the summer months. Or follow the Freedom Trail past some of the town’s most famous buildings to take in an overview of what is on offer.
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Peak Season:
The best time to fly to Boston can be the spring and fall months. The weather is perfect, the city is in full swing and most of the tourists have gone home. You might not get the cheapest flight to Boston during this time, but you'll be experiencing the city at its best.
Off Season:
Boston gets cold in the winter, but if you're looking for cheap flights to Boston, travelling in the winter is your best bet.
The Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority (The ‘T’) provides regular bus and subway services to the city. Taxis are available outside all terminals; the trip to downtown Boston is quick and costs at minimum $15-$25, depending on where you're headed and how long you sit in traffic.
Boston's transport consists of the country's oldest subway system, buses, trolley buses, ferries around the harbour and the commuter rail. To get around the Boston-Cambridge area the subway, or the "T" as it is known, is excellent. It serves most of the city and on the whole visitors will have little use for the bus network, which is cheaper but can be more confusing for newcomers.
Taxis are plentiful but expensive. Licensed cabs are best found at cabstands usually near hotels or can be reserved by phone; they are metered and provide receipts.
The main airport for travellers taking flights to Boston is:
Boston - Logan International Airport (BOS)
The airport is situated four miles northeast of Boston.
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Arthur MillerThe famous play, considered by many to be an attack on the American Dream, is set in Boston and New York.
Henry JamesThis book concerns the battle between Basil Ransom, a Southern conservative, and his cousin Olive Chancellor,a feminist, for the affection of Verena Tarrant, Olive's protege in the feminist movement.
Robert DallekBiography of the late president, covering his life and health, relationships with his wife and family, and the congressional and presidential years.
Ira Gershkoff and Richard TrachtmanAllegedly written tongue-in-cheek, many Bostonians say this really is how to drive here.
Esther ForbesOriginally published in 1942, this Pulitzer Prize winner portrays Revere’s daily life and his roles in the Revolutionary War.
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