Lonely Planet Boston

Average customer rating:

waste of money
If you buy only one guide to Boston, this should be it
Amazing!
Great book for Boston, but could be better for outside areas
Great place to start

Lonely Planet Boston
Kim Grant
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1740591062

Book Description

This guide will bring you to Boston's brewpubs, hidden alleys and revolutionary hangouts. Whether you catch a Sox game or roam the Freedom Trail, you'll find indispensable notes on all Beantown has to offer, from architecture and history to eclectic bookstores and clubs. <ul>

5 walking tours, including Beacon Hill and Harvard University </li>

coverage of campsites, colonial B&Bs and everything in between </li>

places to eat, from seafood shacks to ritzy restaurants - and a vote for the ultimate clam chowder </li>

excursions to Cape Cod, Salem, Concord, Gloucester and more </li>

26-page full-color map section </li></ul>

Customer Reviews:

waste of money.......2007-04-04

I am relocating to Boston and have been buying guides to do a bit of research on the city. The Lonely Planet Guide is by far the worse of those I have seen. The coverage of the city is spotty; large, interesting areas are left out, and when they are covered it's in a really haphazard manner.

I get the impression this book was created with the thought that it would be good to fill an empty niche in the Lonely Planet product line, with the underlying thought that a bad book was better than none. Steer clear.

If you buy only one guide to Boston, this should be it.......2006-05-30

Hands down, the Lonely Planet guides win marks for layout and style. These are compact, information-packed guides which can be tucked in any pocket or bag as an on-the-go reference. Most other guide books are great arm chair references but completely impractical for traveling on the road.

The Lonely Planet Boston does not disappoint. It is glossy, full-color, packed with maps, and has a small footprint. It follows the tried-and-true Lonely Planet format: Facts for the Visitor, followed by Getting There and Getting Around practical information, followed by the sights, places to stay, places to eat, entertainment, and excursions out of the city proper. A mind-boggling amount of information is packed into this guide.

The guide opens with the obligatory History section, which is read only by delayed travelers desperate for reading material. The true gems of Boston history and cultural experience are spread throughout the book, as light green sidebars on topics such as The Big Dig, The Emerald Necklace of gardens, facts about the Boston Public Library, and profiles of influential citizens such as Mary Baker Eddy.

Activities and sights are organized by neighborhood, which makes planning things to accomplish in a day a bit easier. One great chapter labels Boston "America's Walking City" and lists dozens of walking routes through the region. One can take public transportation between different areas and then embark on several-hour-long walking tours.

The Lonely Planet Boston has a full index and fourteen crystal-clear, full-colored maps in the back. The maps alone are a reason to buy this book and stick it in your pack while you travel. Overall, this book is well worth the price, and if you only buy one book about Boston, it should be this one.

Amazing!.......2006-01-04

Ideal for people who wish to travel to Boston or people who live in Boston but want to pretend they are a tourist to impress a lady or deceive an enemy.

Great book for Boston, but could be better for outside areas.......2001-08-09

As are almost all lonely planet books, this is a great, GREAT book for covering the metro Boston area. I recommend it as THE book to use, especially if traveling to Boston. It goes into depth on all aspects of Boston culture, down to climate, money scams, and gay and lesbian tourists. Although the book doesn't explain every site on the walking tours, it does give an overall, helpful picture of the tours in general. It also tells about the hot clubs and places to go, with regular updates and good descriptions.

However, if you're looking for excursions outsiode of Boston, or are, like me, a new resident of Boston, you may not want to get this book, becauise it focuses on the Boston area. In that case, get Lonely Planet:New England, or a new resident's book. And for a shorter, cheaper version of this book, get Lonely Planet Boston:Condensed.

Hope it helps.

Great place to start.......2000-09-03

This is a great place to start if you don't know anything about Boston. It gives lots of interesting places and attractions to visit. Even thought most of the places mentioned by LP is concise and accurate, be warned that some of the "attractions" mentioned are over rated.

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Lonely Planet Boston
Mara Vorhees , and John Spelman
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ASIN: 1741048753

Book Description

Cradle of democracy, Boston continues to drive progressive American culture, with a thriving arts scene and some of the country's top universities. Stroll through history in this eminently walkable city, enjoying lively neighborhoods, emerald parks and waterfront views. Our local authors reveal the best of Boston, from precolonial artifacts to 21st-century wonders.

FIND FREEDOM - relive the revolution in full color with our special Freedom Trail section.

NO NEED TO STUDY - explore college hot spots around Harvard, Boston College and MIT and in Cambridge, Fenway and Kenmore Square.

STIR THE MELTING POT - experience American landmarks like Boston Common alongside ethnic neighborhoods like the Italian North End with our walking tours.

BEYOND THE BEAN - learn the secret to 'killah chowdah,' where to find the best late-night grub, and why many world-class chefs call Boston home.

Book Description

This informative and savvy guide captures the best that Boston offers in a practical, easy to use format. With opinionated reviews, essential travel tips and detailed fold-out maps, Boston Condensed has all the information the discerning visitor needs - for a day or a week, for business or for pleasure. <ul>

finds the places where everyone will learn your name over a cup of tea, a whiskey or a Sam Adams </li>

day trip pilgrimages to New England's coastal retreats </li>

walking tours that prove you don't have to run a marathon to see the real Boston </li>

from high culture at Harvard to rough and rowdy with the Red Sox </li></ul>

Customer Reviews:

Perfect for First Timers and Short Stays.......2003-07-02

We would have never made it in Boston without this little book! The maps alone, especially the subway map, were worth well over the price of the book. We took the book everywhere we went and had a blast. It offers great advice about what to see, what not to see, places to shop, places to stay, places to eat, and anything else you can imagine. I also liked that it gave information on day trips to surrounding areas. I would recomend this book to anyone visiting Boston for the first time. We were there for two days and were able to see everything we wanted to see!!

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