Expect to find

Historical Attractions

Follow the Freedom Trail or visit Old North Church

Parks and Outdoor Spaces

Breathe in the fresh air in Boston Common

Museums

Visit one of the largest art museums in the USA

Overview

Experience Boston

Boston holidays are the perfect blend of big city and historic neighbourhood charm. Even if you’re not a ‘big city’ kind of person, you can’t help but fall in love with its neighbourhoods and glorious open spaces. Every neighbourhood has its own personality and with so much to experience, it’s a great city to visit at any time of year.

Bursting with pride, Boston celebrates its past, while looking to the future. With a thriving arts scene, world famous academic institutions and an unwavering passion for sport, there are always plenty of interesting things to discover in Boston.

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Experience the amazing sights and sounds of Boston. Check out our exciting range of Boston holidays, the possibilities are unlimited!

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Multi-Centre Holidays to Boston

A visit to Boston combined with one or two other iconic American cities makes for an amazing holiday. East Coast highlights, city and beach, or Boston on a stay and cruise package, there is a combination to suit every taste. Our Personal Travel Planners can create a custom itinerary for you, just decide which destinations you want to combine.

Boston City Breaks

A Boston city break is a great option. It’s one of the USA’s best shopping cities, with everything from international and US brands to local boutiques and design stores that will appeal to every type of shopper.

Boston Escorted Tour Offers

Visit Boston on an escorted tour with American Holidays. Enjoy the highlights of a holiday in Boston while discovering the East Coast or New England on one of our popular escorted tours.

Location

 

Founded in 1630 and set along New England’s coast, Boston is one of America’s oldest cities, known for its history, culture and sports. Follow the Freedom Trail past historical landmarks like the Boston Tea Party site, the Old North Church, then catch a game at Fenway Park, baseball’s oldest stadium. With its cosy pubs, waterfront seafood spots and leafy parks like the Public Garden, Boston is the perfect destination for history buffs.

Best Times To Travel

March – May

Early spring in Boston is brisk, with temperatures ranging from 5°C to 10°C in March, rising to 15°C to 20°C by May. It’s the perfect time to experience Patriot’s Day in mid-April, when the city commemorates its revolutionary past with vivid reenactments.

June-August

Boston summers are warm, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C. This is the city’s peak season, when the Freedom Trail buzzes with visitors and Fenway Park is filled with cheering baseball fans. Celebrate July 4th at Boston Harborfest, a week-long waterfront party with reenactments, concerts and fireworks.

September-November

In Autumn, days will be sunny, bright and crisp, while evenings will get a bit chilly. Temperatures begin to cool from around 20°C in September to 5°C by November. It’s the perfect time to visit one of Boston’s beautiful parks and take in the autumn leaves. Quieter than the summer season, it’s ideal for exploring museums and going on walks. Catch the Head of the Charles rowing event in mid-October, a three-day competition held annually on the Charles River.

December – February

Boston winters are cold but charming, with temperatures between 0°C and 5°C. The Christmas season lights up the city with festive displays. Visit Frog Pong Ice Rink or stroll along Beacon Hill’s carefully decorated houses.    

Guides

Staff Tips

Angel Chua

Boston is very easy to walk around, but when your feet get tired make a beeline for the Boston Library on Copley Square. Not only is it incredibly interesting, it's an oasis of calm in this busy city. The Courtyard Café in the central quadrangle is a great place to have lunch or a coffee.

Angel ChuaPersonal Travel Planner

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