With Kids

“Every city looks the same.” That’s what they say of U.S. cities. The big hole in that theory is really old cities: like Boston. We fell in love with accessible Boston because its old city charm is alive and thriving, even as it’s full of hip new stores, culinary delights, and endless play options. The historic landmarks of the city are close enough together that you can cover the major highlights in a short trip, or take your time to discover both old and new over a longer stay.

When to Go

“I’ve never been to Boston in the fall!” Anyone else singing?? This is an unfortunate truth for both the pirates who don’t do anything and myself. Apparently that’s the best time – for weather, for crowds, and for foliage. Boston is also far enough north that summer temps aren’t usually miserable (though it did hit 94 degrees while we were there). Summer also brings crowds – especially on weekends. We visited during the week, in July, and crowds were minimal.

Getting Around

Boston has a mostly accessible public transportation system. A lot of people find it easier to park outside the city and take public transportation. If you’re staying in town, your hotel could be charging as much as $40 per night to park, so you may want to consider ditching your car and sticking with the bus. You can find cheap parking outside the city here.