Avoid driving in Boston at all costs – the streets are not easily navigable, parking is a nightmare, and Bostonians are known for being more than a little impatient behind the wheel.
Start the Freedom Trail at the Boston Common
The trail is not a loop, so it’s best to start at one end or the other. Maps are available at the Boston Common Visitors Center.
Missed the game?
Even if it isn’t baseball season when you visit, you can still make a pilgrimage to Fenway Park. Daily Tours leave from the gift shop on Yawkey Way.
Know your stop
Maps on the “T” (Boston’s subway system) don't use a city map as a background so there's no point of reference. Know the name of the stop closest to the attraction you want to see to avoid confusion.
Get technical
There are great tours of Boston that don’t involve quacking ducks and guides in Revolution-era costume. Take ann audio guide or GPS-unit navigated tour – both gadgets available for rent at the Boston Common Visitors Center and highlight various aspects of the city’s history.
