Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to go to Boston?
October is perfect for a visit to Boston. It’s warm, sunny and the autumn leaves are stunning. If you can’t make it then, April, May and September offer balmy weather perfect for exploring.
What kind of food is Boston known for?
Boston is known for its fresh seafood – try a hearty bowl of clam chowder or fresh lobster rolls; or you might like to sample Boston baked beans – slow-cooked in molasses. If you have a sweet tooth then you’ll love Boston Cream Pie – a buttery sponge cake filled with cream, brushed with rum and coated in chocolate fondant.
This clean and walkable city feels friendly and has plenty to see and do. If you don’t feel like walking, simply jump on the trolley bus and get an idea of what takes your fancy. There’s a good variety of tempting restaurants, chic boutiques, imposing buildings oozing with history, and others quaint with charm, grace and elegance. Want a taste of real America? Catch a game of baseball at Fenway Park before you leave.
Why you’ll love… Boston
- Indulging in Boston’s fabulous seafood – from cod and steamed lobster to oysters and clam chowder
- Learning all about the Boston Tea Party
- Climbing to the top of Bunker Hill Monument to admire the view
- Feeling shivers down your spine as you follow the Beacon Hill crime stories tour
- Getting into the Halloween spirit at Boston’s pumpkin festival
- Putting a building to a name when you see the famous Harvard University
- Mooching around the markets to find unusual souvenirs and gifts for those back home
- Exploring the fascinating architecture of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Imagining the crowds at the speeches of the courageous Martin Luther King Jr
- Feeling an enormous sense of history in the USA’s oldest city
- Experiencing heavenly smells and tastes in Chinatown and North End (Little Italy)
Did you know?
- Boston Common is the oldest public park in the USA and dates back to 1634.
- One of Boston’s nicknames is ‘Beantown’ as a result of the baked beans introduced by the city’s early settlers.
- Boston Harbour is the site where the first lighthouse in the USA was built in 1716.
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