The Capital and the Largest City in Massachusetts in the Northeast USA.
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Can you tell a cabbie which route to take?
I'm going back home to Virginia for the Thanksgiving holiday and I'll be taking a taxi to Boston Logan. I've noticed that in the past, the cabbie tends to take a longer route, and I was wondering if ...
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Is it better to travel by train or plane when there is risk of snow in the eastern US?
Train travel in the eastern US is a more viable option than in other parts of the country. Whether it's cheaper or shorter than air travel depends upon a number of variables and can be researched on ...
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What is a good place to have a bird's eye view of Boston?
I'm looking for a place to take pictures of Boston, esp. Back Bay's brownstones. What is a good place to have a bird's eye view of Boston? Some place free and open to tourists would be great!
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A “Pike Place Market” in Boston?
I am absolutely in love with Seattle's Pike Place Market. The fact that it is year-round, covered, with regular, official vendors selling everything from fresh flowers to fish, bagels and chocolates, ...
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How busy is the Boston to New York Amtrak?
One of the answers to How rigorous are Amtrak in enforcing luggage rules? made me wonder how busy the Boston to New York train gets at the various points of day? Also, what is busier: weekdays versus ...
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Any beaches along the New York - Boston corridor? [closed]
I want to stop between Boston and New York for a day on my travel to go swimming near a sandy beach, traveling by car. Are there convenient places located along the route?
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How do I get from Toronto to Boston in less than 12 hours?
I'm looking to get from Toronto to Boston in less than 12 hours. Is the cheapest way to get from Toronto to Boston in that case to fly? What other options are there that take under 12 hours of ...
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Are there self-guided tours in Boston/Harvard?
We're heading to Boston in December, when all (?) of the walking tours are on hiatus over winter. Are there any good self-guided tours of Boston or Harvard, especially with a focus on architecture ...
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Are there small group day trips from NYC to Boston?
Are there small group day trips from NYC to Boston, i.e. less than 20 people? All the day trips I've found are large groups (the reviews often speak of 30-50 or 60 people) which tend not to be ...
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Chinatown buses - Buy online or at the counter?
I'm planning on taking one of the discount buses from Boston to New York City (Fung Wah/Mega/Bolt). Do people generally just buy their tickets at the counter, or is it better to buy them in advance, ...
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Historic Boston Sites - Good Resource
I plan to visit Boston this year; I'm looking to hit up the historical sites, and trying to find a good guide of all of the sites. Is there one out there online, or a good one I can find or buy when ...
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Where in Boston should I head on the Fourth of July? [closed]
I am flying into Boston on Monday night from Australia and I am wondering where I should head to enjoy the festive spirit. I am staying at Copley place so somewhere around there would be best.
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Recommend good beaches in Massachusetts except for Cape Cod [closed]
Cape Cod belongs in its own category and it takes more than 1 hour to reach it from Boston, whereas the rest of the Massachusetts shore line is not.
Please recommend good beaches and rank them / ...
