By Plane -  
 
Average flight time from California (5 hours)  
Average flight time from New York (30 minutes)  
 
Major airport -  
Logan International Airport - Boston Logan International Airport is the primary entry way into Boston. Located in East Boston a few kilometers from downtown, Boston Logan serves all major U.S. carriers with extensive flights to major carriers around the country and the world.  
 
By Train –  
 
Travel by Amtrak train is an excellent way to get into Boston from neighboring cities or states. Average time from New York City to Boston is 3 1/2 hours, while a trip from Philadelphia takes closer to 5 hours.  
 
Amtrak arrives at South Station, which intersects with the MBTA's Red Line and the waterfront branches of the Silver Line.  

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  Rain...snow and sleet this evening...then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
  Low: 35° F.

• Tomorrow's forecast

  
  Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
  Hi: 48° F, Low: 37° F.


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  fainegReviews: 8
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  Boston: More then Clam Chowder and Harvard Students!

  01/11/2009

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  85%

  Boston, MA, USA

  oston is a historical city with a modern heart, combining twisty turny Revolutionary-war era streets with a hip and intellectual vibe. Containing more univerisities, colleges, and temples of learning then any one city should have, Boston is more accesible then New York and (in my humble opinion) a heck of lot more interesting. Boston's best quality is its history: no other American city has gone through as much or persisted for so long. The city's developers have done an excellent job of preserving Boston's rather colorful history, evidenced in the cobblestone streets of the South End and the solemn and exquisite aura of the Paul Revere Church. It's worth simply poking around the old apartments and public houses of the city: you'll doubtless stumble upon something worth seeing. The city's vintage appeal is also evident in the subway, which creaks and clatters throughout extremely elderly tunnels beneath the metropolis. Downtown centers around Boston Common's, an entirely civilized park in the middle of town. The swan boats are of course famous, but the garden makes for an excellent all-seasons stroll - and fancy clothing stores and boutiques are in highly convenient walking distance. Boston boasts distinct ethnic enclaves: the South End, the city's Italian district, is both historical and interesting, with roughly a zillion excellent Italian (and gelato) establishments in one convenient location. I also love Chinatown, a small but potent outpost of Asian culture smack dab in the middle of downtown. There's a few attractions but you really head to Chinatown to eat: we love the Peach Garden restaurant, featuring salt-toast prawns worth seeking out. It's always fun to amble through the produce markets and poke your head into herb-sellers shop windows. If you're in need of some cultah, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts is absolutely worth a visit: don't miss the Egyptian collection or the excellent selection of Japanese ceramics. Geeks will appreciate the MIT Museum's collection of all things tech and Cambridge's Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments featuring almost 20,000 extremely bizarre relics. Vintage gore can be found at the Warren Anatomical Museum, and who doesn't secretly want to check out body parts in jars? Cambridge is the home of Harvard (you may have heard of it) and is absolutely worth a visit: it boasts a wonderful variety of independent restaurants, boutiques, and booksellers, along with an overall ambience of sophistication and, well, intelligence. Harvard's green and beautiful campus is worth a visit, although those with inferiority complexes should probably steer clear. Finally, it's nice to pause for a while on the bridge through campus and watch the rowboats go by on the Charles River: you may forget you're in the USA.

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  Claudia Newell

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  Reviews: 10
  Posts: 8

  Guaranteed 100% Revolutionary War-Free! Part 2

  09/07/2008

  Rating

  50%

  Boston, MA, USA

  After you’ve had your fill of Chinatown shopping, head back to South Station, but no, we’re not going home yet. Walk over to the train station side, and get in the subway on the Silver Line. Follow the signs and take this underground bus over to the ICA, the new building for the Institute of Contemporary Art on the waterfront. This striking cantilevered structure, designed by architectural firm Diller, Scofidio and Renfro provides a venue for some of the most cutting-edge shows in international contemporary art. The Institute’s outdoor deck at the water’s edge provides the ideal counterpoint to the innovative art on the inside – a relaxing, meditative space where you can enjoy being waterside without leaving the city and watch the planes taking off from Logan Airport. Leave refreshed, retracing your steps in time to get the bus back home, or extend your stay into the evening.

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  Claudia Newell

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  Posts: 8

  Guaranteed 100% Revolutionary War-Free! Part I

  09/07/2008

  Rating

  88%

  Boston, MA, USA

  Native New Englanders like myself may have had our fill of colonial mythology, or perhaps as a visitor you are all Freedom-Trailed out. Here’s a fast trip to Boston that’s cosmopolitan and 21st century. A walk straight down Beach Street, which starts opposite the bus station main entrance brings you directly to Chinatown (you did take the bus to save the environment and a parking nightmare, didn’t you?) Note the huddled men intently absorbed in some sort of gambling near the Chinatown gate. Tradition dictates the presence of a live poultry market a few doors down – see the example photos of the beautiful creatures that may become dinner, or like I do, get your lunch at Buddha’s Delight, the incomparable vegetarian restaurant with a Vietnamese flair. Another great option is to try one of the closet-sized storefronts featuring Vietnamese sandwiches, coffee and beverages. Stay tuned, we’re not done yet…

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  erinannieReviews: 8
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  Don't Forget the Hot Italian Waiters

  09/04/2008

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  50%

  Boston, MA, USA

  Thanks to a lifetime of attending trade shows, I have seen a lot of Boston. And by "a lot of Boston" I mean I have seen a lot of the Logan Airport and the convention center. Thankfully, I have also seen the North End of Boston. On the rare day where the trade show ended early, and I had nowhere to go for a few hours, I went for a stroll with some new friends. We walked down a few alleys, crossed a street, and walked through one of the scariest places I have ever seen, and emerged in the quaintest neighborhood I have ever seen in the United States. Little Italy or the North End caught me by surprise. Quaint cafes, ivy growing along walls, balconies, stoops, shops, and delis were different from anything I had ever seen before. We poked in different delis which were right out of a movie. I was in love. I saw a small apartment for rent, and immediately went right up to the door and asked how much it was renting for. Before we made it to our next stop I was already contemplating quitting my job and moving to Boston. Our last stop in the North End was a little quaint cafe where we indulged on pastries. It was the most delicious cannoli I have ever had. I made every bite count. I flirted with the hot Italian waiter who barely spoke English, but when he did, it had a heavy Boston accent. I almost called my boss to quit on the spot. Alas, my dreams of living in the quaint North End have yet to come true. But maybe some day!

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  ColeWake

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  Reviews: 3
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  Comfy Shoes and a Watch

  08/26/2008

  Rating

  90%

  Boston, MA, USA

  Boston looks scary on a map. Things seem far away and the roads look confusing. Well, the roads are confusing (take my advice and don't rent a car) but everything is a lot closer together than it looks. Boston is perhaps one of the most walkable cities in North America. It is flat, compact, and generally has decent weather. I just spent a few days in Bean Town and rarely needed to take a cab (and then I was just being lazy). Between your own two feet and the subway you can get just about anywhere. If you're looking for history but don't want to walk everywhere try one of the hop-on/hop-off trolley tour services. This lets you see things at your own pace and often includes admission to other attractions. Just don't get carried away and miss the last ride home; Paul Revere won’t pick up hitch-hikers.

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  hackmer

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  Reviews: 5
  Posts: 6

  pahk the cah... and visit Harvard Square

  07/16/2008

  Rating

  95%

  Boston, MA, USA

  At least – that’s what us Bostonians say! Boston is regarded as a city rich in American history. However, a big part of what I enjoy about visiting the city is Harvard Square, Cambridge, a short Red Line subway ride from most points downtown. Harvard Square is that it is filled with people. During the summer, I like to sit along the Charles River on a blanket and watch people row on the water. On weekends, the whole area comes alive with street performers, artists and musicians. One day when there, I visited a few museums, listened to a lecture at the Kennedy School of Government, had a beer at John Harvard’s, and absorbed the creativity and architecture of the surrounding university. There is a lot of culture there and history, and community is youthful. Harvard Square is one of my favorite places to visit on the East coast.

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