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Boston isn't just the capital of Massachusetts--it can truly be considered New England's capital. Beantown can't be beat for historic intrigue, fine hotels, family attractions, shopping that runs the gamut from antiques to trendy boutiques, multicultural dining experiences, theater and other performances, public events and festivals and, of course, pubs! (Continued Below)

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Whether you've visited Boston many times or only know the city through impressions formed by watching episodes of Cheers or Ally McBeal, this travel guide is designed to help you plan your trip from start to finish. Find and reserve lodging, design an itinerary that's perfect for you and your traveling companions and discover all of the treats the city is known for, plus a few less-well-known Boston haunts, too.

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Photo - Park Stree Church on Boston's Freedom TrailWalk the Line
A walk along the two-and-a-half-mile Freedom Trail is one of the best ways to get acquainted with Boston and to efficiently visit the city's bounty of historic landmarks.

Must-See Sights in Boston
What are the must-see sights in Boston? For first-time visitors or others who have only spent a short stay in Boston, here is New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius's picks for the 10 must-see attractions in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Most Unique Tours of Boston
Whether you're planning your first trip to Boston or you want to see the city in a whole new way, here are my picks for the most unique tours of this diverse and infinitely interesting New England city.

See Sam Brew
Tour the Samuel Adams Brewery to learn about the history of beer in Boston, see how Sam Adams beers are made and even sample a brew or two.

Boston's Most Wired Hotels
Looking for a Boston hotel with Wi-Fi wireless Internet access, in-room high-speed Ethernet Internet connections, and other helpful business amenities? Here is your guide to some of Boston's most wired hotels. These business-friendly hotel choices will help you stay connected to your office and home while on the road in Boston.

A Perfect Fifteen
On a scale of 1 to 10, score a perfect 15 for Boston's XV Beacon, an intimate, luxurious lodging property tucked away inside a restored, turn-of-the-century Beacon Hill high-rise.

Buckminster Hotel: A Bargain in Boston
Affordable accommodations aren't easy to come by in Boston, but here's one hotel that won't leave you broke.

Otter PhotoYou Otter Go... to the Aquarium!
Want to see sea lions smile and penguins play? Then you otter head to the New England Aquarium in Boston, one of the city's perpetually popular family attractions.

St. Patrick's Day in Boston
If you can't get to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day, Boston may be your next best bet!

Picture of Oysters at Union Oyster House restaurant, BostonWhole Lotta Shuckin' Going On
Union Oyster House is not only Boston's oldest restaurant, it's the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the United States. If you're looking for old-fashioned Yankee atmosphere, you'll relish the restaurant's hand-hewn, wooden ceiling beams, wide-planked wood floors and cozy booths. Or belly up to the famous, semi-circular oyster bar, where upwards of 3,000 oysters are shucked on a busy day.

The World's Most Sensual Cocktail
A "Penthouse" magazine panel says you'll find the world's most sensual cocktail in Boston. I'll tell you where to find "Latin Love."

Fenway Photo Gallery
On a sunshine-filled summer afternoon, there is perhaps no better place to be in all of New England than Fenway Park, historic home of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox. Come along on a virtual tour.


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