Boston
A quick primer for the new-in-town.
Although some of the more popular beaches are further from the city, Boston and the Harbor Islands have a few good locations for cooling off.
Boston is known for authentic Italian restaurants in the North End, seafood on the Waterfront, and Chinese dishes in Chinatown.
Boston's Waterfront area has several luxury hotels with ocean views and fine restaurants. The region is in close proximity to Faneuil Hall and Boston's North End.
The historic Theatre District is a short walk from Boston Common and abuts Chinatown.
The South Boston and Dorchester areas rest along the Atlantic shore and are an easy drive to Boston's Downtown district.
The Fenway district of Boston is home to the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park, as well as part of Boston University and several other colleges.
Near the waterfront and North End, and home to some Boston's best shopping at Downtown Crossing, the Downtown neighborhood offers many choices in lodging.
An area heavily populated with students, the Brighton and Allston section of Boston lies directly across the river from Cambridge and is filled with many pubs and night spots.
With its small neighborhood shops and brick sidewalks, exclusive Beacon Hill retains the feel of 19th century Boston.
