Exploring in and Around Boston on Bike and Foot

Book by Sinai, Lee

Newly revised, 'Exploring in and around Boston on Bike and Foot' offers scenic tours of the Boston region. The city and its suburbs are blessed with a wealth of natural places: forested parks and preserves, urban green spaces, scenic shores. Now you can discover them - as well as important historical and cultural sites - in this selective guide to 40 great walks, hikes, on-road bike tours, and mountain bike trails throughout the Boston area, all accessible by public transportation. Each chapter includes all you need for a great excursion: comprehensive descriptions of a special walk, hike, bike tour, or mountain bike trail; distance and difficulty, from easy to challenging; detailed maps of routes and nearby attractions; notes on local nature, history, culture, architecture, and more; additional on-route services: food and drink, restrooms; recreational option; directions to each tour by private and public transportation; and updated contact information. (6 X 9, 350 pages, index, appendices, illustrations, maps, black-and-white photos)