Boston is a fantastic destination for a city break offering a multitude of things to see and do and in so much variety you are bound to please the whole family! A bustling vibrant and modern city that is rich in history and culture too, it is visited by over 18 million people every year. You can plan your visit around one of Boston`s many annual events such as the Boston marathon, 4th of July celebrations or First Night, a day long festival celebrating art and community in Boston. Other yearly highlights include Lilac Sunday, the Duckings Day Parade, Boston Pride Festival and The Head of the Charles Regatta.
Explore Boston`s neighbourhoods which are diverse in style and atmosphere. You will find Victorian townhouses, cosmopolitan, trendy streets in Cambridge and narrow seventeenth century streets in Boston`s North End. All these areas are within a convenient distance from one another and you can choose to stay in a section of the city whose atmosphere suits your holiday mood and wallet! If it`s luxury you are after stay in the North End and Waterfront areas, or to stay in the centre of Boston try accommodation in the Back Bay, Beacon Hill and Downtown. The Boston food scene is so popular and of such good quality it is almost a reason to visit by itself, from traditional New England dishes to an exotic mix of ethnic cuisine. There is a bi annual Restaurant Week held in Boston every March and August, eagerly anticipated by residents and tourists alike.
Take a break from sightseeing and have a look at what Boston`s shops have to offer. As well as designer boutiques and well known department stores you will be able to find more quirky independent shops for one off pieces. If you are bringing the family and are cost conscious make use of the family friendly Value Pass which contains many offers designed for visiting families.
Boston is famous for its love of all things sport and it has plenty of professional sports teams to boast about including the Boston Celtics, the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots and the Boston Bruins. Check the playing schedules before you book if you want to take in an exciting game or two. If you would like to participate as well as be a spectator Boston offers a great variety of activities, some of which will help you explore the city at the same time such as cycling and sailing. Rollerblading, kiting, canoeing and golfing are also popular.
Cheap car hire in Boston is a great way to get around the city. You can be in charge of your own itinerary and spend as much or as little time as you like in each spot you visit. You can also take the opportunity to visit areas outside the city like Salem, Quincy and Cape Cod. You won`t need an international driver`s license to rent a car, a valid license from your own country of residence should be sufficient and check out individual companies as they may operate age restrictions.