Boston, Massachusetts

Boston is certainly among the top destinations in the USA; its place in American history alone makes it worth a visit. To get a good perspective of the city's layout and history, take a walking tour along the Freedom Trail. Then, try a memorable trip to the U.S.S. Constitution, see Bunker Hill Monument in nearby Charlestown—which memorializes the efforts of American colonists during the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775—and visit the Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum.

Boston is more than history though. The shopping is phenomenal, and visitors should be sure to visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which has a history dating back 250 years. A host of Boston museums warrant a visit, including the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library and Museum, the Cahoon Museum of American Art and the Museum of Afro-American History. For an escape to nature, take in Boston Common, one of the oldest public parks in the United States.

Things to see and do

* Freedom Trail
* Boston Common and Public Garden
* Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum
* Shopping in Newbury street
* Museum of Fine Arts Boston

General information

Cruise Season - May - Sept
Currency - US Dollar (US$)
Language - English
Land Area - 125 sq km
Population - 600,000
Electricity - 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code - 011

Port Location - The Boston Cruiseport is located in the Boston Marine Industrial Park which is in downtown Boston.

Transport Links - Boston's international airport provides transport links nationally and internationally. It can also be reached by bus, rail and car.
Boston has an extensive transport system allowing visitors to get around very easily. Driving in Boston should be avoided due to traffic problems, however most tourist attractions can be reached on foot.