A seamless blend of past and present, Boston offers an inexhaustible supply of places to go and things to do. Come and explore New England's hub - its modern attractions as well as its historical monuments. This guide features information on: - Walking tours - eight intimate routes through a city made for walking - Driving tour - a three-hour drive that covers both modern and historic attractions - Historical sites - the Freedom Trail, the Black Heritage Trail, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and more - Renowned museums - the New England Aquarium, Children's Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum, and many others - Cambridge - the city across the Charles that combines grand traditions, classic art, and an international community - Practical tips - on public transportation, accommodations, dining, entertaining, shopping, and sports and recreation - Day trips - 13 quick trips outside the city, including Lexington and Concord, Salem, Cape Cod, and Newport
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"Gets high marks for its depth of coverage." - Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch (praise for a previous edition)
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35 b&w illustrations, 12 maps
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
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978-0-7627-2488-8 (9780762724888)
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Jerry Morris was born and educated in Boston, where he writes for the Sunday Travel section of the Boston Globe. His weekly syndicated column, "Globe Trotting," is seen in many newspapers around the country.
