A historic city at the heart of the American Revolution, where the red-brick Freedom Trail and Boston Common, the country's oldest public park, anchor every visit. Cross the river to Harvard, take a ferry to the harbor islands and try clam chowder and lobster rolls in a city made for walking.
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May to October is the busiest visiting season. June to September is warm, with average highs of 22-27°C, good for walking and harbor island trips (island ferries run May to October). October is cool, with an average high of 16°C and low of 8°C, and the Head of the Charles rowing regatta is held on the Charles River every October. December to February is cold, with average highs of 2-5°C and lows of -5 to -2°C. Rain falls evenly all year, at 83-110 mm a month.
Warmest: Jul (avg high 27.4°C) · Coolest: Jan (avg low -5.4°C) · Wettest: Mar (109.7 mm)
| High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.1° | -5.4° | 85.3 |
| Feb | 3.7° | -4.1° | 82.6 |
| Mar | 7.4° | -0.5° | 109.7 |
| Apr | 13.1° | 4.8° | 95.0 |
| May | 18.9° | 9.9° | 88.6 |
| Jun | 24.4° | 15.3° | 93.5 |
| Jul | 27.4° | 18.6° | 87.1 |
| Aug | 26.4° | 18.1° | 85.1 |
| Sep | 22.4° | 14.1° | 87.4 |
| Oct | 16.3° | 8.1° | 100.1 |
| Nov | 10.8° | 3.3° | 101.3 |
| Dec | 5.1° | -2.1° | 96.0 |
Monthly averages of daily highs and lows, and average monthly rainfall. Any given year can differ.
Source: WMO World Weather Information Service — National Weather Service (USA) · Boston (WMO city data) · 1981–2010 normals —View source
The Silver Line SL1 bus picks up at the curb of every terminal at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and runs via the South Boston Waterfront (Seaport) to South Station. It is free from the airport to downtown and includes a free transfer to the Red Line. Follow the 'Silver Line' signs on the Arrivals level. Most international flights arrive at Terminal E.
On the Arrivals level, follow the 'Ground Transportation' signs and take the free on-airport shuttle bus to Airport Station, then ride the Blue Line subway to Aquarium, State and Government Center. Change to the Orange Line at State or the Green Line at Government Center.
Take the free on-airport shuttle (Route 66) to the Water Transportation Dock for MBTA ferries. The Harbor Loop ferry runs on weekdays only and links Lovejoy Wharf (North Station), Central Wharf and the Seaport. An on-demand water taxi also runs by reservation; book a pickup time at least 35 minutes after your scheduled arrival.
Taxis wait at designated stands on the Arrivals level of Terminals A, B, C and E. Follow the 'Ground Transportation' and 'Taxi' signs; dispatchers in every terminal help you find a ride. Waits can be longer at peak times.
Locals call Boston's public transit the 'T'. Its four subway lines are color-coded: Red, Green, Blue and Orange. A one-way ride is USD 2.40, and children 11 and under ride free.
You need a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket to ride the T. Buy one from the vending machines at most subway stations.
Buses reach neighborhoods the subway doesn't. Pay with a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket; transfers between bus and subway are included with most fares.
Trains leave North Station and South Station for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. One-way fares are USD 2.40-13.25, and the Newburyport/Rockport Line from North Station goes to Salem.
Known as 'America's Walking City', Boston is easy to explore on foot. Follow the Freedom Trail through Downtown, the North End and Charlestown.
Good for: Shopping, architecture, strolling
Centered on Copley Square, home to Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Walk Newbury Street, lined with galleries, boutiques and sidewalk cafes, and Commonwealth Avenue with its monuments.
Good for: Historic district, photo walks
A half-square-mile neighborhood of Federal-era architecture, narrow streets, brick sidewalks and gas lamps, topped by the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House. The Museum of African American History is here too.
Good for: Italian food, historic sites
Boston's oldest residential neighborhood, shaped by its Italian immigrant history. Dozens of places serve homemade pasta, fresh-baked bread, cannoli and cappuccino, and the Paul Revere House, Old North Church and Copp's Hill Burying Ground are here.
Good for: University campuses, museums
The 'City of Squares' across the Charles River, with Harvard Square, Kendall Square and Central Square along the Red Line. Harvard and MIT sit within 2 miles of each other near the river, and both have museums and tours open to the public.
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A 2.5-mile red line linking 16 historic sites through Downtown, the North End and Charlestown. The suggested route starts at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center (139 Tremont Street) and ends at USS Constitution, but you can visit the sites in any order. Walking the trail is free; some sites and guided tours charge. Official tours with 18th-century costumed guides run 362 days a year.
Boston Common is America's oldest public park; its Frog Pond is a skating rink in winter and a spray pool for children in summer. Next door, the Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America, with its Lagoon, fountains and Swan Boats that have run for over 100 years.
Faneuil Hall, a gift from merchant Peter Faneuil in 1742, earned the nickname 'Cradle of Liberty' from the speeches made there against British rule. Admission is free. The Old State House, built in 1713, is Boston's oldest surviving public building, and a ring of cobblestones nearby marks the site of the 1770 Boston Massacre. One paid ticket covers the Old State House and the Old South Meeting House (check prices officially).
Built around 1680, the Paul Revere House is the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston. Old North Church (1723), Boston's oldest church building, is where two lanterns were hung in the steeple on 18 April 1775 to signal Paul Revere's ride. The church's Discovery Pass costs USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for ages 6-12 (free for 5 and under); with the bell chamber tour it is USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for ages 6-12.
Launched in Boston in 1797, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world and still has an active-duty U.S. Navy crew. The Navy Yard grounds are open 24 hours, and USS Constitution, the Bunker Hill Monument and the Bunker Hill Museum are all free. The 221-foot granite monument marks the Battle of Bunker Hill on 17 June 1775.
The Harvard University Visitor Center's official historical tour is free and takes 45-60 minutes, leaving from the Smith Campus Center (1350 Massachusetts Avenue) and exploring Harvard Yard. Register in advance; registration opens the Friday before your tour week (parties of up to 10). A free app offers a self-guided tour (14 stops, 1 mile).
34 islands and peninsulas in Boston Harbor form a national and state park. From May to October, ferries run from Long Wharf to Spectacle Island or Georges Island. See Fort Warren, a Civil War-era fort and National Historic Landmark, and hike trails with views of the city and other islands. Check ferry tickets and schedules officially.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are in the Fenway Cultural District; the Green Line takes you to the Museum of Fine Arts. Check hours and prices officially.
Boston's classic seafood dish. Try a cup at an oyster house or seafood restaurant.
A Boston favorite of lobster meat in a roll. Some places serve it hot with butter, others cold with mayo.
Many raw bars serve oysters, clams and shrimp cocktail from New England waters. Fried clams are another New England staple.
In the North End, shaped by its Italian immigrant history, enjoy homemade pasta, fresh bread, cannoli and cappuccino.
Boston's Chinatown is the third-largest in the country. Stop by for a meal on your walk through downtown.
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Silver Line SL1 to South Station → check in → Boston Common and the Public Garden → evening walk in Beacon Hill.
Start the Freedom Trail at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center → Old State House and Faneuil Hall → North End (Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Italian lunch) → USS Constitution and the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
Red Line to Harvard Square → Harvard Yard official tour (register in advance) → Back Bay in the afternoon (Copley Square, Newbury Street) → clam chowder and lobster rolls for dinner.
(May to October) ferry from Long Wharf to the Boston Harbor Islands, or the Fenway museums → a meal in Chinatown → Blue Line or Silver Line to the airport.
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