Insiders' Guide The Boston Globe Guide to Boston - Softcover

Morris, Jerry

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9780762734306: Insiders' Guide The Boston Globe Guide to Boston

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ISBN 10: 0762734302 ISBN 13: 9780762734306

Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr, 2005

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Explore Boston past and present with this guide featuring eight walking tours, a three-hour driving tour, and 13 quick trips to nearby destinations outside the city. Attractions include Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall, the Freedom Trail, the Black Heritage Trail, the North End, and much more.

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A seamless blend of past and present, Boston offers an inexhaustible supply of places to go and things to do. Come and explore New England's hub - its modern attractions as well as its historical monuments. This guide offers valuable information on:

Walking tours - eight routes, each easy to personalize, through a city made for walking

Driving tour - a three-hour drive that covers both modern and historic attractions

Cambridge - the city across the Charles that combines grand traditions, classic art, and an international community

Renowned museums - the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Children's Museum, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, New England Aquarium, and many others

Historical sites - the Freedom Trail, the Black Heritage Trail, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and more

Day trips - thirteen quick trips outside the city, including Lexington and Concord, Salem, Cape Cod, and Newport

Practical tips - on public transportation, shopping, and sports and recreation, with complete updates on accommodations, dining, and entertainment options

About the Author:

Jerry Morris was born and educated in Boston, where he writes for the Sunday Travel section of the Boston Globe. His weekly syndicated column, "Globe Trotting," is seen in many papers around the country.

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