Boston Travel Guide

Built on almost 400 years of history, Boston holds tightly onto its past as it parades into the future. That's a great package deal for visitors, who will find dashes of eras long past alongside a modern, walkable city infused with green spaces and waterfront. read more

As a major city, Boston sees a stream of visitors all year round. Crowds and prices don't fluctuate much by season, except a little during peak autumn months, when school is back in session and the leaves are bursting with vibrant colors. read more

Editors' Picks: Boston DealsSee All Boston Travel Deals

• Through Thursday: $54 O/W Virgin America Sale*
  Travel to Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., among a few other cities with Virgin America's latest sale. Competing carriers include American, Continental, Frontier, US Airways, plus a few others.
• Wow! $39 O/W Southwest Sale - Save 64% on Flights*
  Stop, drop, and book these sale fares! Southwest has just announced a short-haul promotion, but there's nothing short about the savings. Our research shows that the competitors are not coming even close to touching the low-cost king's rates.
• $530 R/T Hawaii Sale Fares From American*
  Thaw out on a Kona, Lihue, or Kahului beach while gazing at a serene sunset with American's latest sale. Our research shows that the fares are comparable to those offered by Delta, United, and US Airways, with the exception of travel from a key city.
• $678 R/T Honolulu Sale From US Airways*
  Boston, Chicago, and New York, are but a few of the East Coast or Midwest cities from where you'll find departures to sunny Honolulu. US Airways' sale fares start at $678 round-trip, and travel is valid through March.
• Ends Soon: $44 O/W AirTran Sale - More Than 3,000 Routes*
  More than 3,000 routes are on sale from low-cost carrier AirTran. Prices start at $44 one-way, and American, Delta, Spirit, and US Airways are matching portions of the sale.
• $260 R/T Canada Sale Fares From American*
  Scenic landscapes, vast wildlife, exciting metropolises, plus the Vancouver Olympics to boot! It might be time to visit the neighbors up north, and American's latest sale helps out by offering fares from $260 round-trip.
• Fare War! $98 R/T Midwest Sale Competes With American and AirTran*
  Midwest Airlines is jumping into the intense American and AirTran Fare War, and offering a winter sale through Tuesday, February 9. Besides the aforementioned, United and US Airways also jump into the fare fire.
• $248 R/T American Sale to Ski Destinations*
  Grind some Colorado or Wyoming snow with American's ski sale. Destinations include Gunnison, Jackson Hole, Montrose, Steamboat Springs, and Vail. Competing carriers, Continental, Delta, and United, challenge American's low fares.
• $98 R/T American Sale Fares - Lots of Competition*
  American Airlines' newly-announced sale, with starting prices of $98 round-trip, includes Boston, Dallas, Miami, and Orlando, among several other destinations. Competing carriers Southwest, United, Delta, AirTran, and more, get involved.
• Tourist Passes From $48/Adult, $38/Child
  Go Card discount passes for Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, and Seattle, among others, give visitors pre-paid admission to dozens of attractions.

Boston Travel Advice See All Boston Travel Advice

• Decorative Lights Offer Inexpensive Holiday Cheer Cities around the country offer spectacular light displays, with many leaving the lights up long past New Year's Day. Read on to discover affordable ways to brighten up the winter.
• Rail Offers Cheap Airport-to-Downtown Connection In light of Seattle's new train system, Ed Perkins weighs the pros and cons of riding the rails.
• Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Winter 2009/2010 While many winter travelers head to the beach or to popular ski resorts, savvy tourists can take advantage of fewer crowds and off-peak deals for fabulous vacations.
• Car Rental Booking Test Yields Surprising Results Our series comparing online travel agencies with direct travel suppliers continues this month with a focus on rental cars. The results may be a real eye opener: Where you book is less important than previously thought.

Find Boston HotelsSee all

• Four Seasons Hotel Boston
  200 Boylston St
  Boston, MA
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 363
  
• Radisson Hotel Boston
  200 Stuart St
  Boston, MA
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 356
  Number of Floors: 24
  
• Courtyard by Marriott Boston Tremont Hotel
  275 Tremont Street
  Boston, MA
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 322
  Number of Floors: 15
  
• Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport
  207 Porter Street
  Boston, MA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 273
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown Center
  811 Massachusetts Avenue
  Boston, MA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 175
  
• Courtyard Boston Logan Airport
  225 McClellan Highway
  Boston, MA
  4 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 356
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Marriott's Custom House
  3 McKinley Square
  Boston, MA
  4 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 80
  Number of Floors: 25
  
• Boston Marriott Long Wharf
  296 State Street
  Boston, MA
  3 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 402
  Number of Floors: 7
  
• Comfort Inn - Boston
  900 Morrissey Boulevard
  Boston, MA
  3 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 132
  Number of Floors: 5
  
• Best Western Boston - The Inn at Longwood Medical
  342 Longwood Ave.
  Boston, MA
  3 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 155
  Number of Floors: 8
  
• Doubletree Club Boston Bayside
  240 Mount Vernon Street at Bayside Center
  Boston, MA
  2 traveler comments
  
• Howard Johnson Inn Fenway Park Boston
  1271 Boylston Street
  Boston, MA
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 94
  Number of Floors: 2
  
• Doubletree Boston - Downtown
  821 Washington Street
  Boston, MA
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 267
  Number of Floors: 2
  
• Courtyard by Marriott South Boston
  63 R Boston Street
  Boston, MA
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 164
  Number of Floors: 6
  
• Sheraton Boston Hotel
  39 Dalton Street
  Prudential Center
  Boston, MA
  24 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1216
  Number of Floors: 29
  

Hotels

• Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale
  4415 East Paradise Village Parkway South
  Phoenix, AZ
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 270
  
• The Westin Peachtree Plaza
  210 Peachtree Street
  Atlanta, GA
  12 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1068
  Number of Floors: 73
  
• New York Marriott East Side
  525 Lexington Avenue
  New York City, NY
  18 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 646
  Number of Floors: 35
  
• Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
  1 Resort Dr
  Savannah, GA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 403
  Number of Floors: 16
  
• SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown
  1800 Yale Ave.
  Seattle, WA
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 234
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• Riverside Hotel
  620 E. Las Olas Blvd
  Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  1 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 217
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Omni Hotel at Park West
  1590 LBJ Freeway
  Dallas, TX
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 337
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown Lakefront
  511 North Columbus Drive
  Chicago, IL
  14 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 455
  Number of Floors: 18
  
• Hilton Los Angeles Airport
  5711 West Century Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA
  18 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1236
  Number of Floors: 17
  
• Sheraton National Hotel
  900 S Orme St
  Arlington, VA
  4 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 408
  Number of Floors: 16
  

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