Boston Discovery Guide
Welcome to Boston Discovery Guide, an independent on-line travel website.
You'll find BDG packed with Boston tourism essentials, "insider" tips about what to do and see, how to save and where to splurge, and everything else you'll need to enjoy Boston to the fullest - without feeling like a tourist.
Think of BostonDiscoveryGuide.com as your own personal guide to help you plan your vacation, enjoy famous attractions such as the Freedom Trail and Fenway Park, explore lesser-known "insider secret" places you might not find on your own.
Let's get started!
The best Boston hotels for your budget and location preferences, tantalizing restaurants, entertaining city tours . . . Boston Discovery Guide offers recommendations for all of these travel essentials, along with a useful Boston neighborhood map with top tourism attractions for each area.
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Take a look at our Boston Travel Planner and our recommendations for best Boston Guide Books. If you're heading out of Boston on a cruise ship, or coming here for a Port of Call stop, we have lots of useful information for you, too.
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Boston practically overflows with interesting places to see, things to do, and events to experience.
Whether you start by exploring the top Boston tourism and historical attractions, or head straight to our famous sports arenas, Boston Harbor cruises, world-class museums, or thriving Theatre District, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and having fun.
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A Boston vacation can be more affordable than you might think - especially if you take advantage of all the ways to save.
Look for the biggest Boston discounts on the big-ticket items: flights and hotels. Boston discount cards give you savings of as much as 50% savings on top attractions, tours, and day trips. And half-price tickets to theater, shows, cruises, sports, and entertainment let you save even more.
The biggest Boston events bring millions of visitors to the city each year, and the city sparkles with excitement during these mega-events.
Start planning your own Boston visit to experience in person the First Night celebration on New Year's Eve, the spectacular Boston Pops Concert and July 4th Fireworks extravaganza on Independence day, the exciting Boston Marathon in April, and the breath-taking display fall foliage during autumn months.
I update Boston-Discovery-Guide.com almost daily. Here's how you can stay in touch with the latest Boston tourism information:
Thanks for visiting Boston Discovery Guide. I hope you'll have a wonderful time in Boston - and enjoy this city as much as I do!
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Top Boston Attractions
Boston's must-see attractions - the Freedom Trail, Prudential Skywalk Observation Deck, Fenway Park, the Boston Marathon, Newbury Street shopping, plus more. Find out how to get discounts, where to stay nearby, how to get there, and other nearby attractions.
Boston Tours
Find all the fun ways to see Boston - everything from strolls along the Freedom Trail (with or without costumed guides) to Duck Boat land and sea tours to Boston Harbor Cruises. And don't forget about tours to nearby Concord, Salem, and Plimouth Plantation.
Boston Hotels | Best Deals, Luxury Hotels, Boutique Hotels
Choose a Boston hotel to fit your budget, preferred location, and desired amenities. Whether you want waterfront views, a cheap rate, a luxury boutique, close to Fenway Park or TD Garden, personalized service, a great deal, or something else, you can find Boston hotels to match your preferences in convenient central Boston neighborhoods.
Boston Discount Cards
Want to see Boston for half-price? Find out which of these cards give you the biggest savings in Boston, how much you can save, and which Boston discount card is best for you.
Boston Discount Hotels
"Where can I find cheap hotels in Boston?" I
get this question a lot. Find out about my 5 top picks for affordable hotels in the best neighborhoods in central Boston - and learn why these convenient hotels have such cheap rates.
Boston Museums
Over 30 Boston museums make history, science, technology, art, and sports come alive. Visit your favorite - or explore a new one. Top picks: Museum of Fine Arts, New England Aquarium, Rose Art Museum, Children's Museum, Museum of Science, Wenham Museum