People from all over the world seem to feel a connection to Boston. Even if you haven’t visited the city, you probably know something about it. Maybe your best friend went to college here, your internist did her residency at Massachusetts General, or your next-door neighbor woke up the whole block the night the Red Sox won the World Series. You see Cheers reruns and the Boston Pops’ Fourth of July concert on TV, Fidelity manages your retirement savings, or you remember something about a tea party. You’re thinking that Boston sounds like a fun place to visit. You’re right.
The city’s historic and cultural attractions, entertaining diversions, and manageable size make Boston a popular business, convention, and vacation destination. To help you plan the most enjoyable trip, in this chapter I let you in on my favorite places and activities.
Throughout this book, the “Best of the Best” icon flags the establishments and experiences I like the most.
