The full-colour introduction will inspire you on where to go and what to see, from The Museum of Fine Art to the home of the beloved Red Sox at Fenway Park. There are lively accounts of every attraction from the smart streets of Beacon Hill to the Revolution-era sights around Boston Common. This revised edition features full-colour sections throughout and listings for all the best hotels and restaurants, whilst the authors' selection of 'things not to miss' range from bustling Harvard square to shopping on Newbury Street which houses hip cafes and colourful boutiques. There is in-depth coverage of Cambridge, plus excursions to Sales, Plymouth, and Provincetown. The contexts section provides insightful background on the Boston's history, architecture, people and literature. With the clearest maps of any guide, your trip to this city of vibrant charm will be one not to forget.

Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Boston.