Boston for Dummies

by Marie Morris

Book Overview

From Faneuil Hall to Fenway Park, Harvard Square to Beacon Hill, Boston is as beloved for its centuries of history as it is for its sparkling contemporary culture. It's also a very doable--and enticing--vacation destination. This user-friendly guide is packed with all the info travelers need for a memorable trip to Beantown, including: Helpful tips and tons of maps for getting around by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, and car On-the-money shopping tips by neighborhood and type of store Great day trip itineraries for historic hotspots and seaside havens including Concord, Salem, Glouchester, and Rockport Whale watching, historic landmarks, dining out, nightlife, and more Like every For Dummies travel guide, Boston For Dummies, Second Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss -- and what you can skip The best restaurants and hotels for every budget Lots of detailed maps

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764576704
• ISBN13: 9780764576706
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Fairly Accurate Tour Guide Book

This book is written where it helps novice and experienced travelers alike. Having never been to Boston before, I examined at least a dozen tour guide books before selecting this one. It offered more information in an easy to understand format than any of the others. Along with lots of maps, it also has phone numbers and website addresses of the numerous attractions that Beantown has to offer. While in Boston, I frequently referred back to this book, saving lots of time and frustration. Well worth the price.

Dumb no longer

I live in Boston but keep a copy of this book on my desk. It's an incredible resource. I find myself using it all the time. The author shares information about sites, events and destinations that my husband and I, with a combined 40 (yes forty!) years of living in Boston, hadn't heard of. I use it to find out about great day trips and "new" (to me) places to take my kids. A must-have if you're visiting Beantown, or even if you're a resident.