Boston: Tips

Ditch the wheels 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 from the information kiosk at the Boston Common.

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” 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 a cell-phone walking tour and hear hometown-boy Steven Tyler talk about Beantown’s attractions.