BOSTON
Getting There What To See And Do In a Nutshell Shopping Cuisine Climate Where to Stay
Getting There Cheap Flights to Boston
From Switzerland, American Airlines offers daily service to Boston via New York.
What To See And Do
In a Nutshell
Massachusetts is home to "Beantown" - that's Boston to you! Dubbed "America's Walking City", here you get the shopping high of New York compressed into cobbled streets and elegant squares. Add world-class galleries, limitless lobster and the stunning Harvard Campus just across the Charles River, and Boston becomes the "one stop shop" of city breaks.
Shopping
Tax free prices on all clothes make Massachussets a shopaholics paradise. Boston offers some of the hottest, best-value shopping in the States, with something to suit all tastes and budgets, including flagship department stores, discount and outlet malls, chic boutiques, antiques and more. Filene's Basement, Prudential Centre and Newbury Street - all boxes ticked in the retail therapy section! Discount designers to Bond Street-calibre boutiques, your choice.
Cuisine
The state of Massachussets is home to the oldest restaurant in the USA and its cuisine continues to tantalise tastebuds. Sensational seafood abounds and visitors should head to the beach for a classic clambake. Boston boasts a vibrant, cosmopolitan gourmet scene that offers something to satisfy all palates, whether seeking trendy hot spots, elegant fine dining or rustic
fare. Why not sample the molasses beans that the city is named after.
Climate
Massachusetts weather is typical of New England: summers vary from the low 20's C, to the low 30's C. Temperatures are higher in the city and cooler on the coast. Winters are cold and brisk and temperatures may hover around freezing. Annual rainfall is between 102-122 cm.
Where to Stay
Looking for a break in a luxury hotel, or want to source mid-range or budget alternatives, Boston and Massachussets has every type of accommodation for every traveller.
For further information on Boston and Massachusetts, visit www.massvacation.com
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