Only in Boston: A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects (Only In Guides)

Discover Boston’s Revolutionary history, visionary urban planning and world-class cultural institutions with this explorer’s guidebook to the Massachusetts’ capital. Colonial-era relics and heritage trails, industrial remains and ethnic enclaves, hallowed universities and contemporary art spaces. From the oldest public park and the Cradle of Liberty to America’s first subway and a monster computer. Locations include the oldest public park, the Cradle of Liberty, America’s first subway, and a monster computer. Also The Boston Molasses Flood, Wally’s Jazz Club, Harpoon Brewery, and the Emerald Necklace. The ideal city guide for travellers who want to escape the crowds and go beyond the well-known paths, as well as for those inhabitants who perhaps thought they already knew their city. Published by The Urban Explorer, these city tales from new and unusual perspectives are aimed at independent cultural travellers.

Author Duncan JD Smith is The Urban Explorer, an independent travel writer, guidebook author, historian, photographer, and publisher. In his ground-breaking Only In Guides he reveals cities from unique and hidden perspectives. He has traveled across four continents and described his experiences in books, magazines, and online. Born in Sheffield, England, he studied history and archaeology at university, and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.