Recalling its revolutionary roots Boston continues to claim its place among the country s forward-thinking cities. A center for learning & a hub of cutting-edge cultural offerings Boston is dynamic & continuously developing. Mara Vorhees Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book Full Color Guide Pull-out City Map 162 h&-picked restaurants 78 museums & historic sites 34 Harbor Islands to explore 29 page map section 1 Green monster Feature coverage of top sights Range of planning tools In-depth information on Boston for Kids