Boston For Dummies by Marie Morris (PDF)

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Boston offers a unique blend of traditional and trendy…old and new, with ultramodern skyscrapers towering beside colonial historical sites. Whether you want to explore incredible museums or shop tempting boutiques, take in a game or take a cruise, this book points the way with info on: Attractions for history lovers, sports lovers, and food loversSeven great itineraries and four fun day tripsPublic Garden, the first botanical garden in the U.S., legendary Fenway Park, Longfellow National Historic Site, and moreAll kinds of restaurants, ranging from local seafood and pizza favorites and ethnic eateries to elegant, high-end dining and unique neighborhood cafesShopping in stores that range from cheap to chic, boho to bourgeois, including Newbury Street, the “rodeo Drive of New England”Walking the 3-mile Freedom Trail, Harvard Square, Commonwealth Avenue, or around Walden PondTaking in fantastic live performances or relaxing in fun pubs and barsLike every For Dummies travel guide, Boston For Dummies, 4th Edition, includes:Down-to-earth trip-planning adviceWhat you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skipThe best hotels and restaurants for every budgetHandy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pagesWith this friendly guide, you’ll enjoy a Boston vacation that suits you, whether that’s exploring the old or celebrating the new.

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: From the Back Cover Make vacation history in Boston the fun and easy wayPay homage to history or cheer the Red Sox or Celtics. Walk the famed Freedom Trail or stroll around Walden Pond or Beacon Hill. Explore incredible museums or power shop on Newbury Street. From revered colonial sites to today’s hippest trends, Boston has it all. This guide is your ticket to a great getaway.Travel smart at www.dummies.com About the Author Marie Morris grew up in New York City and graduated from Harvard College, where she studied history. She has lived in the Boston area for over two decades. Since 1997, she has written the Frommer’s Boston travel guide and contributed to Frommer’s New England. She is also the author of Frommer’s Boston Day by Day and the latest edition of Frommer’s Irreverent Guide to Boston. She has been, among other things, an assistant sports editor at the Boston Herald and an editor at 02138 and Boston magazines. She enjoys cooking, entertaining, horse racing, and traveling. Marie lives in the North End, not far from the Freedom Trail, where she often encounters readers — bring along your copy of Boston For Dummies, and you might meet her there.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐My friend laughed at me when she saw the book, but by the time we went home, she was using it.

⭐Very pleased with the book. It was just what I was expecting.

⭐This book helped me a lot on a vacation to Boston. I referred to it constantly and found my way around the city with no problems.

⭐I have never bought anything used from Amazon so I did not know what to expect. I was very pleased it arrived in great condition and when promised. This book is out of print so I was very pleased with the price.

⭐I was surprised to see other reviewers having such a strong dislike for this travel book, though I can see their points. I’ve been to Boston once before, and I’m not sure this book would make as much sense to someone who hasn’t already been to beantown.I found the hotel information to be the most helpful. And the book is sprinkled with many practical, locals tips.The restaurant section was ok, but the recommendations didn’t seem very diverse and (as one other reviewer pointed out) things aren’t laid out by neighborhood unless you look at the one page index at the end of the chapter.This book coupled with active internet searches works well. Many of my searches began from links found in the book.Alternatives to this book that I can recommend are both the Frommer’s ‘Boston’ or their ‘Irreverent Guide’. Both are solid with good tips for the first time traveler.

⭐Like most Dummies books Boston for Dummies has neither in-depth content nor genuine humor. What it does boast of is a low price. There is a lot of information in the book — information you can also find online for free or in other guide books. My personal favorite is the award-winning “The Rough Guide to Boston,” which features better writing and better editing than this one. If you are visiting Boston or plan to go to school there, get the Rough Guide to Boston to take advantage of everything the city has to offer.

⭐This book is written where it helps novice and experienced travelers alike. Having never been to Boston before, I examined at least a dozen tour guide books before selecting this one. It offered more information in an easy to understand format than any of the others. Along with lots of maps, it also has phone numbers and website addresses of the numerous attractions that Beantown has to offer. While in Boston, I frequently referred back to this book, saving lots of time and frustration. Well worth the price.

⭐Hard to use and poorly laid out. Doesn’t list attractions and restaurants by neighborhood, so you are out and about but you can’t find a recommended restaurant in the area. Very frustrating. This book is best used to hold the hotel door open while the bellman unloads your luggage. If you go to Boston, have fun!…but DON’T BUY THIS BOOK. Froemmer’s does it better in their sleep.

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