Boston For Dummies [Paperback]

Marie Morris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2, 2007

Boston offers a unique blend of traditional and trendy…old and new, with ultramodern skyscrapers towering beside colonial historical sites. Whether you want to explore incredible museums or shop tempting boutiques, take in a game or take a cruise, this book points the way with info on:

• Attractions for history lovers, sports lovers, and food lovers
• Seven great itineraries and four fun day trips
• Public Garden, the first botanical garden in the U.S., legendary Fenway Park, Longfellow National Historic Site, and more
• All kinds of restaurants, ranging from local seafood and pizza favorites and ethnic eateries to elegant, high-end dining and unique neighborhood cafes
• Shopping in stores that range from cheap to chic, boho to bourgeois, including Newbury Street, the “rodeo Drive of New England”
• Walking the 3-mile Freedom Trail, Harvard Square, Commonwealth Avenue, or around Walden Pond
• Taking in fantastic live performances or relaxing in fun pubs and bars

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Boston For Dummies, 4^th Edition, includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
• The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
• Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

With this friendly guide, you’ll enjoy a Boston vacation that suits you, whether that’s exploring the old or celebrating the new.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Make vacation history in Boston the fun and easy way

Pay homage to history or cheer the Red Sox or Celtics. Walk the famed Freedom Trail or stroll around Walden Pond or Beacon Hill. Explore incredible museums or power shop on Newbury Street. From revered colonial sites to today's hippest trends, Boston has it all. This guide is your ticket to a great getaway.

Travel smart at www.dummies.com

About the Author

Marie Morris grew up in New York City and graduated from Harvard College, where she studied history. She has lived in the Boston area for over two decades. Since 1997, she has written the Frommer’s Boston travel guide and contributed to Frommer’s New England. She is also the author of Frommer’s Boston Day by Day and the latest edition of Frommer’s Irreverent Guide to Boston. She has been, among other things, an assistant sports editor at the Boston Herald and an editor at 02138 and Boston magazines. She enjoys cooking, entertaining, horse racing, and traveling. Marie lives in the North End, not far from the Freedom Trail, where she often encounters readers — bring along your copy of Boston For Dummies, and you might meet her there.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 4 edition (July 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470128178
• ISBN-13: 978-0470128176
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #474,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #80 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Massachusetts

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Boston for Dummies: Just a starter, April 10, 2004

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jmz "jzarate12" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boston for Dummies, Second Edition (Paperback)

I bought this because I've read some books in the Dummies series. After finally figuring out where we wanted to stay in Boston (location/hotel), I realized that this is all this book is good for. Yes, it does include a lot of tourist information, but the layout of the book just makes it hard to read. Or uninteresting. I used it just for the location of stay and that's it. I'm going to buy Frommers book on Boston and use it during my trip since Frommers' book layout is much better and includes the same types of maps. I've used Frommers many times for different trips.

I think if you just need a starter book to get your trip going, then this is a good book to look at, but I wouldn't bring it along while you're on the trip. Maybe go visit your public library instead of buying it or try to find it used. And, if you're comfortable with the internet, you could just find out the information you need before going on your trip by using some of the travel sites available to get info and opinions.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dumb no longer, April 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Boston for Dummies, Second Edition (Paperback)

I live in Boston but keep a copy of this book on my desk. It's an incredible resource. I find myself using it all the time. The author shares information about sites, events and destinations that my husband and I, with a combined 40 (yes forty!) years of living in Boston, hadn't heard of. I use it to find out about great day trips and "new" (to me) places to take my kids. A must-have if you're visiting Beantown, or even if you're a resident.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fairly Accurate Tour Guide Book, June 29, 2005

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R. Boatright (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boston for Dummies, Second Edition (Paperback)

This book is written where it helps novice and experienced travelers alike. Having never been to Boston before, I examined at least a dozen tour guide books before selecting this one. It offered more information in an easy to understand format than any of the others. Along with lots of maps, it also has phone numbers and website addresses of the numerous attractions that Beantown has to offer. While in Boston, I frequently referred back to this book, saving lots of time and frustration. Well worth the price.