A city with a Puritanical past but forward-thinking present, an iconic founding yet contemporary facelift, a beacon of learning, sport and the arts, Boston rewards the inquisitive traveler. This in-depth city guide gives you the historical background and local tips you need to rock in America's 'Cradle of Liberty'. 

• 147 watering holes, 86 galleries, 52 colleges and one very memorable use of tea
• Full-colour feature on the Freedom Trail
• Comprehensive listings
• Top sights in full detail

Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Charlestown, West End, North End, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Downtown, Waterfront, South End, Chinatown, Back Bay, Kenmore Square, Fenway, Seaport District, South Boston, Cambridge, Streetcar Suburbs, Day Trips from Boston, Sleeping, Understand and Survival chapters.