A complete guide to planning your trip to Boston. Write down the tips and enjoy a lot!
One of the oldest cities in the United States of America, founded in 1630 by English immigrants, Boston manages to unite hundreds of years of history and tradition with modernity and the contemporary of the present day in perfect harmony.
The capital of Massachusetts is considered one of the cleanest cities in the US, with well-preserved parks and outdoor areas and a beautiful, airy harbor. In addition, it offers several cultural, historical, gastronomic and sports tours to meet the most different types of travelers.
Here are all the tips you need to know to plan your trip:
Boston Attractions
One of Boston's top tourist attractions is the four-kilometer “Freedom Trail,” which marks 16 historic landmarks that were important during the American Revolution. The city is also home to several museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts, the Science Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.
The shopping centers of Newbury Street, Harvard Square and the famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace with open-air markets are worth visiting. In fact, there are several outdoor areas that are worth booking the afternoon and spending some time enjoying the scenery, such as the Public Garden and the local port that gives access to 34 islands on the coast.
And for those who like different tours, make your way to the New England Aquarium, the Boston Public Library, with more than six million volumes and fascinating attractions, and the iconic Fenway Park Stadium, the oldest baseball stadium in the USA and home to the famous Red Sox team.
See more tips on what to do:
- Top Attractions in Boston
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Where to stay in Boston – Our hotel recommendations
The classic architecture of Boston and the contemporary style of the city offers different hotels and hostels to the visitor. Just as there are luxurious skyscrapers, there are also more traditional hotels and lively hostels.
For this reason, we recommend that you invest a good amount of time researching the accommodation that best suits your type of trip. Below are some of our best hotel recommendations.
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- Best Hotels in Boston
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Boston internet chip
It's getting easier and cheaper to have unlimited internet throughout your trip in Boston. Nowadays you can buy an international cell phone chip online while you're still here in España. We always use and love it!
You receive the sim card at your address and then just insert it into your cell phone to reach your destination with unlimited 4G internet working.
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Want to have unlimited internet throughout your trip?
Compare prices and buy your international travel chip in advance at America Chip.
Boston travel insurance
Buying Boston Travel Insurance it is essential. To have fun and enjoy the best of the country's attractions without worrying, the best thing to do is to buy travel insurance with good medical and hospital coverage. So you can relax to enjoy the destination.
Read all about travel insurance:
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- How to Get Travel Insurance – 5 Easy Steps [DISCOUNT]
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- International Travel Insurance – Step-by-step How to Hire
Boston car rental
Renting a car in Boston is a great idea. In addition to optimizing your time a lot, you will be able to enjoy it more without having to depend on public transport.
We really like Rent Cars to find the cars we use on our travels. It is the only one in Spain that compares the best rental companies in the world, but lets you pay in reais, without IOF. In addition, it is also the only one that lets you pay in 12 interest-free installments. It is worth it!
We made a super complete post with tips for car rental in usa. We explain how toll collection works in the country, roads, necessary documentation and much more. It is worth checking!
Haven't rented a car for your trip yet?
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Flights to Boston
Looking for a good deal and flight prices? When buying tickets to Boston, it is worth taking a look at the website Promo Tickets.
It is quite common to find cheaper and better flight options than on other sites. We always use and is it worth it?
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