Travel Channel's Guide to Boston

Get Travel Channel's Guide to Boston.

We pulled together our picks of what to see and do while you're in Boston. This comprehensive travel guide provides tourists with all the info they need to know to plan for a great trip in Beantown, including how to get around Boston, must-see attractions, the best restaurants, the swankiest bars, quick escapes and much more!

Getting Around

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Fiona Wong, flickr

Make your trip to Boston more enjoyable with a few of our suggestions about how to get around Beantown with ease via taxis, public transit, bikes and more.

5 Boston Must-Sees

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Rob Young

If you're in Boston for a few days and only see these 5 tourist attractions, you won't leave disappointed. Trust us. Take a look at our picks for Boston's must-see sights.

Wicked Local Eats

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Michael Piazza

Eat like the locals, and try some of the locals' favorite restaurants, including U Burger, Grotto, Sportello, Il Villaggio and Bisto du Midi.

Quick Escapes

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Thinkstock

Get Travel Channel's 6 quick ways to unwind and relax in Boston. Take a tour of the Sam Adams Brewery; get a mani/pedi at MiniLuxe; or pick up a sweet treat at Kickass Cupcake.

Sports Fix

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Getty Images

Visit Boston, and see 5 spots to get your sports fix, including a trip to Fenway Park to catch a Red Sox baseball game, or check out unique memorabilia at The Sports Museum.

Off the Beaten Path

Go for a high-speed thrill on Codzilla.

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Dan Mahr, flickr

Travel Channel provides alternate, but fun ways to explore Boston, including a thrill ride on Codzilla; a stroll through the Museum of Bad Art; or a sweet trip to the Chocolate Bar.

Best Beer "Beah" Spots

Sam Adams Brewery

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mbaylor, flickr

Nothing says "Boston" quite like sipping on a cold beer on the waterfront. So take a look at a few of our picks to pick up a cold one, including the Samuel Adams Brewery and the Harpoon Brewery.

Historic Boston

Numerous historical events happened in Boston that shaped the American landscape. Rediscover the city's rich history, and take a tour of Boston's Freedom Trail, or take a Pirates and Patriots tour.

Born to Shop

Newbury Street in Boston

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Karen Cox, flickr

From tiny boutiques to huge malls, Boston has a variety of great shopping options. Go shopping at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Newbury Street, Harvard Square and more!

Fine Dining

Get the dish about Travel Channel's picks for the best restaurants in Boston, including Mistral, Legal Seafoods and Ristorante Fiore.

Swankiest Cocktails

Relax and grab a drink or 2 at one of our picks for Boston's best cocktail bars with the best mixologists, including Haru, Cuchi Cuchi and Strega Waterfront.