The Mini Rough Guide to Boston, 2nd Edition (Rough Guide Miniguides) [Audiobook] [Paperback]

David Fagundes (Author), Anthony Grant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000 | Series: Rough Guide Miniguides

Containing similar information to the larger "Rough Guide", this guide book provides full-colour maps and plans and details of accommodation and eating out.

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Packed with useful information. -- Sunday Mirror, London, UK

Sure-fire advice. -- Juliet Clough, Daily Mail, London, London, UK

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WHEN TO VISIT

Boston is at its most enjoyable from September through early November, when the weather is cooler and the long lines have somewhat abated (though they are never totally absent), and in late spring – when the magnolia trees on Commonwealth Avenue blossom and the parks spring back to life. The former time also happens to roughly coincide with New England fall foliage season – mid-September to mid-October – and Boston is a convenient point of departure to make such specialized trips to the countryside; in the city itself the leaves change colors a bit later, sometimes well into November. Summer is the most popular time to come, both for the warmer weather and frequent festivals, but July and August can be uncomfortably humid, and you’ll have to fight with large student-related influxes around graduation time in early June and the beginning of school near Labor Day. Boston winters can be harsh affairs: they tend to run from late November through March, but, thanks to the moderating influence of the Atlantic, mild spells often break the monotony of chilly days and snowfall is lighter than in the interior regions of New England. No matter when you go, be prepared for sudden changes in the weather in the space of a single day: a December morning snow squall could easily be followed by afternoon sunshine and temperatures in the 50s.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Rough Guides; 2 edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1858285216
• ISBN-13: 978-1858285214
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 3.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,250,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #82 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Transportation > General
  • #89 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Travel > United States > States > Massachusetts

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The uniqueness of this guide is its size & conciseness - BUT, December 6, 1999

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Allan M. Gathercoal "fdoamerica" (Norcross, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boston: A Rough Guide, First Edition (Rough Guides Pocket) (Paperback)

Boston, with its many districts, is a city that welcomes exploration by foot. Boston: Mini Rough Guide (though not a walking guide per se) gives you enough concise information to launch your pedestrian journey. Each district highlighted in the guide contains the necessary information to discover all the worthwhile sites. Impressive, are the twelve pages of colored maps at the back of the guide. Accommodations, eateries, drinking, night life, performing arts and other listings normally found in a travel guide are adequate. The uniqueness of this guide is its size and concise and accurate listings.

However, a few noticeable shortcomings need to be mentioned. In this day and age any guidebook should have a listing of the top web sites that are worth viewing prior to your trip. The Boston Mini Rough Guide does not. Also, this Rough Guide tries to be all things to all people, where in today's world, differentiation in audience focus is critical. It states that the Boston: Mini Rough Guide is designed for, travelers of all ages and all budgets. For such a small condensed guide this spreads its coverage too thin. The Boston: Mini Rough Guide has failed to find a distinctive marketing niche.

In SUMMARY: Boston: Mini Rough Guide is an adequate, informative guide that is very a reasonable price and packaged in a convenient size. Conditionally Recommended.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An award winner, August 1, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Mini Rough Guide to Boston, 2nd Edition (Rough Guide Miniguides) (Paperback)

Customers may wish to learn that this book won a prestigious Lowell Thomas award from the Society of American Travel Writers -- I think the only Rough Guide to do so. The writing evokes the city well and the listings are kept current. Good format. A great buy for all those who need a few tips for making the most out of Boston, what the authors say is "as close to the Old World as the New World gets." And how.

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best litte book on Boston to date., October 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Boston: A Rough Guide, First Edition (Rough Guides Pocket) (Paperback)

I have found more terrific places from this guide,,from the Marliav restaurant to shopping tips. I can tell alot of reseach went into this comprehensive book