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Budget Travel
Visit Boston on a budget with these top tips
Jun 7, 2023 • 9 Min read
Beantown may be expensive but you don't have to break the bank when you visit. Here are 13 tips and tricks to experience the best of Boston on a budget.
Destination Practicalities
How to get around in Boston
Jun 7, 2023 • 6 Min read
From riding the T to using the city's bike-share scheme, here are the best ways to get around in Boston.
Activities
17 of the best free things to do in Boston
Jun 6, 2023 • 6 Min read
Get to know Boston without spending a dime with these top free activities.
Family Travel
12 of the best things to do in Boston with kids
Jun 2, 2023 • 9 Min read
Boston engages kids of all ages. Here are the best things to do there as a family.
Beaches
Boston’s best neighborhoods for history, culture, dining and nightlife
Jun 1, 2023 • 8 Min read
From the tourist sights of Downtown to the historic streets of Beacon Hill, this guide to Boston's best neighborhoods can help you plan the perfect trip.
Destination Practicalities
When is the perfect time to visit Boston?
May 27, 2023 • 3 Min read
Though summer is arguably Boston’s high season, this New England city is still buzzing through the winter and its two shoulder seasons.
Activities
11 of the best things to do in Boston
May 26, 2023 • 8 Min read
Explore the best of historic Boston's museums, dining scene and beautiful harbor with this guide to the city's top things to do.
Public Transport
8 of the best day trips from Boston
May 23, 2023 • 6 Min read
Many of New England's best places to visit are just a day trip from Boston. These are some of our favorites.
Museums
Postcard from Boston: My trip to the Seaport neighborhood in pictures
Dec 26, 2022 • 4 Min read
Lonely Planet senior director of content Laura Motta shares some tips and pics from her recent time in Boston’s gleaming Seaport neighborhood.
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