Planning a Boston Tourism Adventure?

Get the most from your trip to Boston!

Visit Boston, and you'll discover the charm of one of America's oldest and most historic cities.  

Boston's many tourism attractions provide first-time visitors and the most seasoned travelers with plenty to explore.

Visit Boston, and you'll also find a modern, vibrant waterfront city with so many interesting places to go and fun things to do that you'll want to stay longer.

You'll also see why Boston won Travel +  Leisure's 2008 competition for "Best American City."

So how do you plan a perfect Boston tourism experience?

Maybe you're going to be here just for one day . . . or perhaps a romantic weekend.  Maybe you're here for a business trip or conference . . . or a visit to one of the many universities and colleges in Boston.  Perhaps you're here with your family for a week of vacation.   Or to take a cruise from Boston to Europe, Bermuda, the Caribbean, or along the New England and Canadian coast.

Maybe you love Boston sports . . . or museums . . . or want your children to learn a little about Boston's role in American history.  Or maybe you just like to walk around interesting neighborhoods and look at historic architecture. 

Maybe you're looking for an affordable vacation where you don't spend much money . . . or maybe this is a splurge weekend to celebrate a special anniversary. 

Whatever your interests and goals may be, you'll find lots of Boston tourism possibilities:

• Charming Boston neighborhoods to explore – Beacon Hill, the South End, Back Bay, Downtown, the North End, the Waterfront, Bay Village, Charlestown, and more
• Almost 400 years of history to experience – The Freedom Trail, Underground Railroad sites, Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, and even historic taverns where the Sons of Liberty plotted the American Revolution and planned a Boston Tea Party
• Spectacular waterfront to enjoy - HarborWalk, city beaches, the Esplanade by the Charles River, and our own "water park" - the Boston Harbor Islands
• Winning sports teams to cheer - Red Sox baseball!   Patriots football!  Celtics basketball!   Bruins ice hockey! 
• And so many things to do - Go for a Swan Boat ride in the Public Garden.  Take a Duck Tour and splash down in the Charles River.  Ice skate on Frog Pond during the winter.  And every April, watch 25,000 athletes from all over the world compete in the Boston Marathon - or better yet, join them!
• Prefer something more sedate?  Visit one of Boston's 30+ museums.  Attend the theater or a comedy show.  Picnic on Boston Common. 

But that's only the beginning of Boston's attractions

Despite its compact size, Boston is a large cosmopolitan city, filled with lots of different activities and traditions that Boston locals love - and you will, too!  For example, you can:

• Shop in antique stores in historic Beacon Hill, designer boutiques along Back Bay's Newbury Street, art galleries in Boston's trend-setting South End, and excellent and eclectic shopping malls throughout the city
• Sip cappuccino and munch on chocolate cannoli in the North End, dine on Peking Duck in Chinatown, and savor a memorable meal in one of Boston's celebrated restaurants  
• Enjoy the glorious fall foliage
• Stop by one of Boston's best sports bars, or enjoy Boston's lively nightlife
• Attend ghoulish Halloween events, enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, and check the Boston Event Calendars to find out about local celebrations, festivals, and other special occasions

But with so many places to explore and things to do, how do you choose?  Whatever the length of your visit, you'll want to savor every moment.

So, how do you plan a Boston trip that's perfect . . . for you?

It's easy.  You'll find all of the information that you need right on this website - including how to pick the Boston attractions and activities most interesting . . . to you!

How this website will help you plan your Boston visit

Will Boston-Discovery-Guide.com help you get the most from your visit to Boston?

I sure hope so!  I'm Susan, publisher of Boston-Discovery-Guide.com.  This is the type of website that I hope to find every time my family travels to another city. 

In fact, it's the Boston city guide that I wish had existed when we moved here almost 15 years ago and didn't know the difference between Beacon Hill and Back Bay, the South End and "Southie." 

Now, I've come to know and love this city . . . which I guess makes me almost a Boston local.  So this site contains all the travel information that you need to plan a great trip here . . . plus I share a lot of insider tips, the kinds of things that you discover only after you live in a place for awhile.

I have no connections with the Boston tourism and travel industry - so the information on this site is genuine.  In other words, you don't have to wonder if what you're reading is paid hype - because there isn't any.  It's just real information from a real person who lives here.

What will you find on Boston Discovery Guide?

Here are just a few of the things you'll find here to make your Boston tourism planning easier:

• Boston Event Calendars with up-to-date information about the most interesting events each month
• Top Boston attractions as well as plenty of other less known attractions and even some off the beaten path - plus, I'll tell you about lots of interesting things to do
• Where to find the best Boston restaurants, the best Boston hotels and even how to find the best Boston hotel rates
• How to get around the city easily with or without a car - plus best parking options for each part of the city
• And, if you're bringing your children, you'll find lots of tips about the best Boston kids activities in this tourism guide

Why is all this important?

Simple.  It's all the information you need to plan a perfect trip - a trip that's perfect for you, a trip that fits your interests.  And you'll find it all right here, right in one spot.

I hope you'll have a wonderful time in Boston - and love this city as much as I do.  

How to get the latest Boston tourism information

This site grows constantly as I add content andupdates - so here's how you can get the latest Boston tourism and visitor attractions:

•   Subscribe to my free monthly newsletter.  I let you know about all the latest information and updates - plus I'll share updates about new restaurants, hotels, and events before I post them on this website, as well as tips about where you can get seasonal discounts too fleeting to put on the website.

•   Also, sign up for our RSS feed to get the Boston tourism information and updates as soon as they're posted. Just click the orange button under the navigation bars on the left - signing up takes only a few seconds.

•   Help others discover this site. If you have a blog or website, please add a link to this site in a message, the blogroll, or favorites.  Or click the buttons below to add this site to your favorite social networking group.  Every link helps!

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