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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100764554913

ISBN-139780764554919

eBay Product ID (ePID)2407636

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleBoston for Dummies

Number of Pages330 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2003

TopicUnited States / Northeast / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT)

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel

AuthorMarie Morris

Book SeriesDummies Travel Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight14.4 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2002-114862

Dewey Edition21

Series Volume Number30

Dewey Decimal917.4/461/0444

Table Of ContentIntroduction.Part I: Getting Started.Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Boston.Chapter 2: Deciding When to Go.Chapter 3: Planning Your Budget.Chapter 4: Planning Ahead for Special Travel Needs.Part II: Ironing Out the Details.Chapter 5: Getting to Boston.Chapter 6: Deciding Where to Stay.Chapter 7: Booking Your Room.Chapter 8: Boston's Best Hotels.Chapter 9: Taking Care of the Remaining Details.Part III: Settling Into Boston.Chapter 10: Arriving and Getting Oriented.Chapter 11: Getting Around Boston.Chapter 12: Managing Your Money.Part IV: Dining in Boston.Chapter 13: The Scoop on the Boston Dining Scene.Chapter 14: Boston's Best Restaurants.Chapter 15: Snacks and Meals on the Go.Part V: Exploring Boston.Chapter 16: Boston's Top Sights.Chapter 17: More Cool Things to See and Do.Chapter 18: Seeing Boston by Guided Tour.Chapter 19: A Shop-'Til-You-Drop Guide to Boston.Chapter 20: Five Great Boston Itineraries.Chapter 21: Exploring Beyond Boston: Four Great Day-Trips.Part VI: Living It Up after the Sun Goes Down: Boston Nightlife.Chapter 22: Boston's Cultural Scene.Chapter 23: Hitting the Clubs and Bars.Part VII: The Part of Tens.Chapter 24: The Top Ten Ways Not to Look Like a Tourist.Chapter 25: The Top Ten Free (or Almost Free) Activities.Appendix: Quick Concierge.Worksheets.Index.

SynopsisFrom Faneuil Hall to Fenway Park, Harvard Square to Beacon Hill, Boston is as beloved for its centuries of history as it is for its sparkling contemporary culture. It's also a very doable--and enticing--vacation destination. This user-friendly guide is packed with all the info travelers need for a memorable trip to Beantown, including: Helpful tips and tons of maps for getting around by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, and car On-the-money shopping tips by neighborhood and type of store Great day trip itineraries for historic hotspots and seaside havens including Concord, Salem, Glouchester, and Rockport Whale watching, historic landmarks, dining out, nightlife, and more Like every For Dummies travel guide, Boston For Dummies, Second Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss -- and what you can skip The best restaurants and hotels for every budget Lots of detailed maps, From Faneuil Hall to Fenway Park, Harvard Square to Beacon Hill, Boston is as beloved for its centuries of history as it is for its sparkling contemporary culture. It's also a very doable-and enticing-vacation destination., From Faneuil Hall to Fenway Park, Harvard Square to Beacon Hill, Boston is as beloved for its centuries of history as it is for its sparkling contemporary culture. It's also a very doable-and enticing-vacation destination. This user-friendly guide is packed with all the info travelers need for a memorable trip to Beantown, including: Helpful tips and tons of maps for getting around by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, and car On-the-money shopping tips by neighborhood and type of store Great day trip itineraries for historic hotspots and seaside havens including Concord, Salem, Glouchester, and Rockport Whale watching, historic landmarks, dining out, nightlife, and more Like every For Dummies travel guide, Boston For Dummies, Second Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss - and what you can skip The best restaurants and hotels for every budget Lots of detailed maps, Your insider's guide to the best places and prices Zero in on the best of Beantown From Boston Common to Lexington and Concord, the Boston area is full of great restaurants, museums, and historic sites. Where do you start? Relax! This friendly guide is just what you need to get oriented and plan a memorable trip. Discover: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss - and what you can skip The best restaurants and hotels for every budget Lots of detailed maps

LC Classification NumberF73.18