Lisa's Guide to Boston


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Boston is one of America's oldest cities and is home to some of the most important historical figures and landmarks. Within the last forty years, Boston has undergone a much needed physical restoration which has dramatically increased tourism, raised resident retention rates, and increased the overall population of the city. This site is intended to provide both critical and informational reviews of different areas of Boston, including how to get around, best restaurants to enjoy, what museums to visit (and when admission is free!), as well as provide the most useful maps and tips for touring the city by foot, metro, or vehicle.
One very important method of transportation to be familiar with and use freqently is the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), or "T" as it is referred to by the locals. The T is extremely easy to use and is the absolute best form of transportation in and around Boston. The MBTA website is extremly helpful and provides all maps, fare rates, and service alerts for any method of public transportation including bus, rail, or boat. One feature of mbta.com to definitely utilize is the "Plan a Trip" function which allows you to enter a destination, origin, and time, and will recommend the quickest method of transportation to your destination. It also allows you to find a T stop or any public transportation closest to your location. Walking: If you plan on walking around Boston (and it's a very easy city to walk!), you might find this map the most useful. It has major landmarks, street direction, and an index with a map grid. A physical form of this map can be found in the Boston Visitor's Center located in the Commons. on the corner of Park Street and Tremont Street (across from the Park Street Red Line "T" entrance). The Visitor's Center is one of the best sources of maps, tour guides, geriatric assistance, and any other general help. Driving: The best driving map of Boston can be found on the reverse side of this map mentioned above, and this provides helpful information such as one-way streets, as well as major landmarks. Parking in Boston can be very expensive ($40+ per day) at hotels, and as much as 50 cents per 15 minutes at metered parking downtown. Zipcar is also available in Boston for visitors who need a car for only a few hours or for a day trip down to Cape Cod, Salem, or Western Massachusetts. Biking: Biking around Boston is becoming more popular in the warmer months, and Boston has installed more than 250 bike racks in 2009 alone, and plans to install 250 more by the end of the year. A biking guide can be found here Bike rentals can be found for as little as $35 per day at Urban Adventours. Also, The Public Bike System Company has been negotiating with the City of Boston and if approved, may bring 2,500 bikes and about 290 stations into the city by summer 2010. This system would allow users to rent a bike with a credit card at one location, and return it to a different location. View this Google Map for a quick guide to all locations mentioned on this website View Boston Tourist Map in a larger map

One very important method of transportation to be familiar with and use freqently is the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), or "T" as it is referred to by the locals. The T is extremely easy to use and is the absolute best form of transportation in and around Boston. The MBTA website is extremly helpful and provides all maps, fare rates, and service alerts for any method of public transportation including bus, rail, or boat. One feature of mbta.com to definitely utilize is the "Plan a Trip" function which allows you to enter a destination, origin, and time, and will recommend the quickest method of transportation to your destination. It also allows you to find a T stop or any public transportation closest to your location.

Walking:
If you plan on walking around Boston (and it's a very easy city to walk!), you might find this map the most useful. It has major landmarks, street direction, and an index with a map grid. A physical form of this map can be found in the Boston Visitor's Center located in the Commons. on the corner of Park Street and Tremont Street (across from the Park Street Red Line "T" entrance). The Visitor's Center is one of the best sources of maps, tour guides, geriatric assistance, and any other general help.

Driving:
The best driving map of Boston can be found on the reverse side of this map mentioned above, and this provides helpful information such as one-way streets, as well as major landmarks. Parking in Boston can be very expensive ($40+ per day) at hotels, and as much as 50 cents per 15 minutes at metered parking downtown. Zipcar is also available in Boston for visitors who need a car for only a few hours or for a day trip down to Cape Cod, Salem, or Western Massachusetts.

Biking:
Biking around Boston is becoming more popular in the warmer months, and Boston has installed more than 250 bike racks in 2009 alone, and plans to install 250 more by the end of the year. A biking guide can be found here Bike rentals can be found for as little as $35 per day at Urban Adventours. Also, The Public Bike System Company has been negotiating with the City of Boston and if approved, may bring 2,500 bikes and about 290 stations into the city by summer 2010. This system would allow users to rent a bike with a credit card at one location, and return it to a different location.

View this Google Map for a quick guide to all locations mentioned on this website

View Boston Tourist Map in a larger map