This post is an overview of the May weather in Boston, with tips on how to dress and things to do to help make the most of your trip. We also list some of the best things to do in May in Boston. HOW WARM IS BOSTON IN MAY? May is an excellent time to […]
This post is an overview of the March weather in Boston, with tips on how to dress and things to do to help make the most of your trip. Temperatures How much Sun, Rain, and Snow What to Wear Things to Do Seasonal Outlook Free Tours by Foot HOW COLD IS BOSTON IN MARCH March […]
This post is an overview of the February weather in Boston. We include snow and precipitation forecasts, as well as tips on how to dress and things to do. You may also want to check out the weather in January and March as well. HOW COLD IS BOSTON IN FEBRUARY? February in Boston tends to […]
Skywalk has been replaced by the exciting new View Boston, which opened in June 2023! Find out more about this amazing three-level observatory deck. SKYWALK OBSERVATORY Closed 2020. Replaced by View Boston. The following section will provide all the information you need to find the Skywalk Observatory, get tickets ahead of time, and potentially even […]
This post is an overview of the October weather in Boston. We provide tips on how to dress and things to do to help make the most of your trip. HOW COLD IS BOSTON IN OCTOBER? October is a great month to visit the city with pleasant autumn temperatures perfect for outdoor events during the […]
April is a great time to visit Boston to watch the Boston Marathon (or run it, if you're so included) and enjoy the other Patriot's Day events in Boston. Patriot's Day is an official holiday in Massachusetts (and Maine) and that weekend is full of celebrations and events. It recognizes the first battle of the […]
The Boston Public Library is a gem of architectural design in Boston and the best way to visit it is with one of their Free Art and Architecture Tours. Be sure to look into other Things To Do in Boston while you're visiting! Our post has kid and budget friendly suggestions, as well as the […]
The first shots of the Revolutionary War (War of Independence, depending on which side you were one) were fired as the sun rose over Lexington, Massachusetts. While visiting Boston, you'll be inundated with Revolutionary War history and sites, but why not start from the beginning? Leaving Boston, you can follow the British foot steps, but […]
Boston is the "hub of the solar system" (or so said Oliver Wendell Holmes) - but what the nickname actually refers to is the Massachusetts State House. It's actually the New State House, but completed in 1798 it's not all that new. On land that was once owned by John Hancock, it's the oldest building […]
While walking the Freedom Trail, if you know where to look, you will see many of Boston's Irish sites. Boston's history is a green one that started even before 100,000 Irish immigrants came to Boston, fleeing the horrible conditions of the Irish Famine. As you walk the Freedom Trail, there are many overlooked sites which document Irish contributions to […]
The streets of Boston are jam packed with history, and since its founding in 1630, authors, professors, politicians, and revolutionaries have left their marks on these historic cobblestone streets. However, there is no Bostonian name more known throughout the world than Kennedy. Using this guide you can walk in the same path, check out some John F. […]
Officially, there are no Freedom Trail bathrooms outside the Visitor Centers. So where do you go when you gotta go? We've created a handy guide to free (or close) and clean (or close) public bathrooms on the Freedom Trail. Boston Common Visitor Center 9am-5pm Daily 139 Tremont St New State House 9am-5pm Monday-Friday 24 Beacon […]
The Museum of Science started in 1830 as the Boston Society of Natural History and was commonly referred to as the Boston Museum of Natural History. When it moved to its current location at 1 Science Park after WWII, it became the Museum of Science. It has over 700 interactive exhibits as well as a […]
This post reviews the various bus companies that offer bus service between Boston and NYC. We compare the average prices, length of journey, availability of basic facilities (such as Wifi and luggage storage), and more. Sorting out transportation during your vacation can be stressful, but with this guide it doesn’t have to be!
Whenever Free Tours by Foot tour guide Brian is on a walking tour, people ask him: "Brian, where is the best place to get a sandwich for lunch in Boston". Since there are so many places around, here are tour guide Brian’s favorite sandwich shops along the Freedom Trail. Just stay the red brick trail […]
Of course, it's not slang here, it's just how we talk. But if you've been on one of Brian's tours, you might notice a word or two of Boston slang pops out and you have no idea what it means. There are a few ways to tell the someone is from out of town - […]
