Boston’s Beacon Hill is and always has been Boston’s most exclusive neighborhood where politicians, poets, and philanthropists among others have made their home. It is a neighborhood that many tourists fail to explore as it can be a bit intimidating without a guide but this self-guided tour should make navigation of that neighborhood easy. Don't […]
Symphony Hall is one of the country’s premier concert halls and it’s a beautiful Boston landmark. It is home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and if your budget and time allows, we highly recommend attending a concert. Symphony Hall was built in 1900 as one of the first auditoriums to be designed with acoustics in […]
This post covers things to do with kids in Boston, including free options, nighttime activities as well as places to eat. This post is intended for tourists and visitors. Top 10 Free Things to Do Nighttime Activities Restaurants and Food Things to Do with Older Children Seasonal and Monthly Activities TOP 10 EVENTS AND THINGS […]
Not sure what tour to take? Check out the quick summary of our tours. If you don’t see a tour on our schedule that fits yours, let us know. We offer private tour as well. Check our our self-guided tours. Due to city regulations and the overall enjoyment of guests, we limit our tour size. […]
This post summarizes the July weather in Boston, with tips on what to wear, as well as things to do. As local tour guides, we know that July is one of the best times for walking tours, because there's usually a lot of great, sunny weather. And I am not just a tour guide. I'm […]
This post is an overview of the June weather in Boston, with tips on how to dress and things to do to help make the most of your trip. HOW WARM IS BOSTON IN JUNE Spring turns into summer during June and is a perfect time to visit this historic city. Afternoon high temperatures continue […]
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 […]
