Boston For Dummies

Boston offers a unique blend of traditional and trendy…old and new, with ultramodern skyscrapers towering beside colonial historical sites. Whether you want to explore incredible museums or shop tempting boutiques, take in a game or take a cruise, this book points the way with info on:

• Attractions for history lovers, sports lovers, and food lovers
• Seven great itineraries and four fun day trips
• Public Garden, the first botanical garden in the U.S., legendary Fenway Park, Longfellow National Historic Site, and more
• All kinds of restaurants, ranging from local seafood and pizza favorites and ethnic eateries to elegant, high-end dining and unique neighborhood cafes
• Shopping in stores that range from cheap to chic, boho to bourgeois, including Newbury Street, the “rodeo Drive of New England”
• Walking the 3-mile Freedom Trail, Harvard Square, Commonwealth Avenue, or around Walden Pond
• Taking in fantastic live performances or relaxing in fun pubs and bars

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Boston For Dummies, 4th Edition, includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
• The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
• Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

With this friendly guide, you’ll enjoy a Boston vacation that suits you, whether that’s exploring the old or celebrating the new.