It may be best known for the sites that gave birth to the American Revolution, but Boston
- along with neighbouring Ivy League university town Cambridge
- is also a youthful city with innovative museums & galleries, raucous rock clubs, a thriving culinary scene & great shopping concentrated in a conveniently compact area. Time Out Boston covers the must-see historic landmarks in depth, but also takes you off the Freedom Trail to the places Bostonians go for a culture fix, including the cutting-edge Institute of Contemporary Art in the developing Seaport District, the revamped Harvard Art Museums complex, due to open in 2015, & the Museum of Fine Arts, which recently debuted a dramatic new wing by Foster & Partners. Our team of local writers has selected & reviewed the best new restaurants, bars & shops
- in hip, off-the-beaten-path neighbourhoods as well as prime tourist districts
- while reserving space for the essential classics. The Boston city guide highlights: full colour & illustrated throughout with exclusive photography, using original imagery to give a real sense of the place; handy pull-out Boston map; extensive area guides not only cover the sightseeing in Boston, but also restaurants, bars & shops
- all plotted on maps handily located within the chapter; top 20 list of the must-see highlights; itineraries to help you plan your visit Critic`s choices pick out the best Boston sights, experiences & cultural highlights
- at a glance; all Boston restaurants & bars have been visited & reviewed anonymously by critics who pay their own way; Boston hotels independently reviewed; & The revamped Time Out Guides retain the independence & local expertise that the series is known for, while adding more features to help the visitor navigate the city. Whether you have an action-packed 24 hours or a leisurely week in which to take it all in, these guides are more essential than ever.