Five Fun Facts About Boston

1. The First Harbor and Park in America

The first boatful of new settlers came from Britain and Europe docking along the banks of Boston, MA; hence, the name New England. The first American lighthouse was built in Boston Harbor in 1716 and as with many of the country's firsts, Boston is also home to the oldest public park in the United States, catering to the bustling new world outside of the British empire.

Boston Commons is a stretch of sanctuary within the city of Boston which continues to serve residents and tourists. It dates as far back to 1634 and popular public figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Pope John Paul II, and Judy Garland have either made speeches or held concerts at the park.

Boston Harbor is shielded, in every sense of the word, by Massachusetts Bay and the open Atlantic Ocean. The harbor islands, in the meantime, is protected by the presence of Winthrop Peninsula, Deer Island, Nantasket Peninsula and Point Allerton. Boston Harbor Now is a coalition that works to preserve and protect the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, on top of running the Boston Harborwalk.

Boston Harbor Now
15 State St #1100, Boston, MA 02109
(617) 223-8667

Boston Common
139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
(617) 635-4505
www.boston.gov/parks/boston-common
Recurring events happening around Boston Common includes the Shakespeare on the Common, Freedom Rally, Lighting of the Christmas Tree by Halifax, Frog Pond Skating Spectacular and Boston Lyric Opera's Outdoor Opera Series, as well as the elaborate fireworks display every New Year.

Just so you know, Boston is also home to the country’s first public beach, subway system, Thanksgiving celebration and...ahem, the first Dunkin’ Donuts outlet. 

2. The Iconic Citgo Sign

660 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Nothing says you’re in Boston like seeing the Citgo sign in the backdrop. Some people would venture as far as to say that they’ve used the Citgo sign as a part of their navigational tool - we’re talking about pre-WAZE and pre-Google Map days.

The iconic sign, sitting in Kenmore Square, has been a part of the Boston city’s downtown area since the 1940s and although attempts had been made to have it removed in the past, it only induced a public effort to preserve it by declaring it an iconic landmark. The Red Sox and Boston Marathon events play regular tribute to the sign, as well as regulars who see the light-draped sign as a part of their beloved Kenmore Square. In fact, the seemingly-simple sign is also seen as an inspiration for artists, movie makers, writers and journalist and have given the iconic sign an honorable regard.

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Charter Bus Boston is committed to bringing you top quality charter buses at economically-robust prices any time you want, anywhere in and outside of Boston, MA. With connections to a large number of charter bus owners, operators, drivers, and dispatchers, Charter Bus Boston have an umbrella of solutions ranging from school bus rental to convention and event transportation services.

You can contact us and rely on our 24/7 customer service availability. Our response rate is prompt via phone calls and emails and it will only take a couple of minutes of your time. Let’s get on the charter bus and explore the best of Boston today! 

Quick Fixes To Planning Your Trip to Boston, MA

This article is perfect for those looking for quick tips to traveling in Boston, MA, the place where most people would say the history of America began. Below, you’ll find useful tips and points to keep in mind and prepare before and during your trip to this New England peaceful paradise.

Boston Is Of Resolutions, Culture, Traditions, and History
The reason why Boston remains to be a popular tourist destination is that it is undeniably one of the most revolution-rich cities in the United States. Deep within its history, there’s a mishmash of tradition, culture, constructive transformations, new-found freedom, and revolutions. It was home to some of the most inspiring and forward-thinking thinkers of our time and broke barriers historically and culturally.

Here’s the thing about a trip to Boston, MA - much of what you do and what you experience depends on the time of the year. The city boasts of historic indoor and outdoor shopping destinations like Faneuil Hall to make your heart skip a beat, giant ocean tanks and aquariums like the New England Aquarium, museums of fine art like the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, theaters, legendary grand homes of renowned historical and public figures strewn throughout its unprecedented landscape.

Easy Transit In and Out of Boston, MA
It takes less than an hour’s flight from New York City and about one hour and a half from Connecticut by Amtrak. Of course, with a charter bus, making pit stops in between is a must. It offers opportunities to savor the mysteries of old towns, soak in the untainted countryside, explore uncharted landscape...and, of course,  let’s not forget that selfie.

Tips For Planning Your Itinerary in Boston, MA

1. First up would be finding the most affordable and convenient flight into Logan International Airport in East Boston, Worcester Regional Airport, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport or the T.F. Green Airport in Warwick in neighboring Rhode Island. Ironing out how you’re getting into the city will always be the most important item on your agenda.
   
2. For those who are traveling in a large group, suffice to say, Charter Bus Boston would be more than happy to be at your service! Getting a group in and out of Boston would be a breeze with a bus at the ready, complete with chauffeurs and experienced staff at hand. This way, you wouldn’t be flying blind....and in this case, it would be driving blind.
   
3. Where to stay in Boston, MA? Next up would be a place to catch the important shuteye in between trips to museums and a place to call home for a while. Research reveals that staying in the midst of Boston, MA can cut a big chunk out of your budget so, if you’re looking to save a buck or two, try looking for accommodation on the outskirts of Boston. The ride in and out of the metropolis might take approximately 30 to 40 minutes per trip but with a well-planned itinerary, it won’t matter much. After all, it sounds like a great time to catch a quick nap on the charter bus too.
   
4. Things to do in Boston, MA - planning and putting together your travel itinerary could be fun and simple if you’re traveling in a small group or as a couple. However, for large groups with people of varying preferences and differences of opinion, the better idea would be to group your friends up in accordance with their interests. For instance, list down attractions categorically for the foodies, art lovers, shoppers, fitness enthusiasts, history lovers, kids and the elderly. Our tip would be to keep things flexible and loose. Having a good idea of what you want to do is different from being unable to shapeshift according to current situations. If it’s raining, hiking should, needless to say, be struck off the list. Another tip would be this - book admission tickets ahead of time and note down the opening hours.
   
5. Checking the weather channel. With four very clear, distinct seasons, Boston's weather has a reputation for being more than a little dramatic. Winters sees snowfall throughout December right through to March; spring is growing season which means you can ditch the jacket; summers are humid but completely in control; while fall weather makes it seems like it is the best weather on earth. This is particularly important if you have young children or elderly travelers with you. Knowing what to bring ahead of time will save you a headache or hunting things down in the middle of a city you’re unfamiliar with.

Keeping Everyone On The Same Page, On The Same Bus
Moving around in a large group can take a toll of just about anyone and we’re here to make the trip more memorable. Once you’ve got your trajectory planned out, get in touch with our friendly customer service personnel and we’ll hook you up with the best Boston charter buses in the market. Relax in the comfort of the bus while getting the chance to bond with your fellow travelers is literally priceless in every way.

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Best Bars of Boston

After all that traveling and visiting of top Boston historical and landmark attractions, there will come a time during your Boston visit that you just want to put your feet up, relax, have some good food, great wine and enjoy the company of the people that you are traveling with. And when THAT time comes, we have some suggestions for you as far as bars and restaurants are concerned.

Bleacher Bar

Fenway Park, 82 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02228
(617) 262-2424

Boston is all about historical spots and if you are into the sports or baseball scene, making a shortstop at Fenway Park is an absolute must. If there is a game going on, you can catch all the action right there at Bleacher Bar. Granted, the bar is often packed with fans and visitors when there is game happening down the back of the bar, it will feel great to be right there at America’s oldest ballpark with the Sox playing down the field.

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Touring Historical Boston

It is hard to run out of things to do in Boston. On top of all the historical tours and cultural experiences, you can go a little deeper by visiting other hidden Boston gems that locals treasure and visit often.

Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy

185, Kneeland St., Boston, MA 02111
(617) 292-0020

Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is where local residents come for colorful carousel rides,relax and unwind at an open park lawn and its proximity to the harbor is a good plus. The carousel remains open everyday in June right down to October. You will find kids running joyfully all around the park and conservancy while adults gather for some bonding moments.

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Best 5 Attractions to Visit in Boston

Say you only have the weekend to travel to Boston and not sure where to visit. Fret no more! Although there are lots of sights and wonderful places to stop at Boston, there are some places that should not be missed when visiting Boston.

Freedom Trail

You might not think much of a brick road, but this 2.5 mile long red path that goes through downtown Boston is actually a guide that leads you to 17 significant historic sites.

Starting from Boston Common to Bunker Hill, you will notice that along this trail there are simple ground markers that explain events, graveyards, churches and other historic buildings, and even a historic naval frigate on the way. Some sites are free, some requires a small admission fee or even donations. 
Here is the list of the 17 sites along Freedom Trail:

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Enriching Tour of Harpoon Brewery in Boston

Today, we would like to feature one of the best breweries that we have found in downtown Boston and that could be no other than Harpoon Brewery. The journey began in 1986 when two people came together for the love of good beer. And more importantly, they wanted diversity, flavor, options...and that is how Harpoon came about. Rich Doyle and Dan Kenary knew all about good beer but knew nothing about brewing them so, upon returning to Boston after traveling in Europe, a brewer was hired and that was when Harpoon began.

Receiving much support from family and friends, along with fans and beer lovers from all walks of life, Harpoon successfully held their first ever Oktoberfest festival at their brewery in 1990, without knowing that it was going to be at all successful. But as soon as the doors opened, people poured in from their charter bus Boston vehicles to give their full, unabashed support to the brewery. The rest is history, like they always say.

Touring the brewery during our charter bus Boston vacation was a real treat and an eye-opener if you have never been to a real brewery. They give you a very clear and concise advice and educational tour about what went where and when. If there was one brewery we wanted to thank for giving an all-out for a tour, it would have to be to these guys. Kudos is due where kudos is deserving.

The charter bus Boston tour also takes you through the whole process of picking the right ingredients, taking it to the brewhouse, conditioning and fermentation and then finally, the packaging of the final products. What we really love about Harpoon is that it stands out not just as a company that is there to simply make a profit....they stand for what they believe in and prove that they can be more than just a business...they are trying their hardest to be a part of the community and neighbor to all their visitors.

Ask around and you will see considerable effort being poured into using natural resources, recycling stuff and taking environmentally-responsible actions. It is all about taking responsibility of the world that we create and live in and we tip our hats to Harpoon guys for trying to make a clear difference in this world. Something you ought to come experience once during your charter bus Boston getaway.

In fact, in the spring of 2012, Mayor Thomas Menino, together with the Boston Green Business Award gave Harpoon their very first recognition and honor for being an earth-friendly establishment.

Drink, a Comfortable Speakeasy Style Bar

Looking for a easy, comfortable, affordable and yet entertaining nightout in Boston? Then you can look further than Drink. Being named as the World’s Best Cocktail Bar in 2013 during the Cocktail Spirited Awards is no mean feat but this is what Drink has achieved thus far. Located strategically on Congress Street means that charter bus Boston visitors do not have to go through much trouble in order to find this quaint cocktail bar and it is open everyday, including Sundays, from 4pm on till late in the morning. The closing hours depends pretty much on the crowd.

For tourists who are sometimes short on cash, credit cards are accepted at the bar and is the perfect place to spend some time with family and friends, enjoying a couple of rounds of drinks in a comfortable environment. The management of Drink are pretty active on their online social networking accounts, i.e. Facebook and Twitter and this keeps their loyal fans coming back for more.

Although Drink is a reasonably large bar, they do not have special VIP rooms for large gatherings. However, they boast of well-trained mixologists who really know all about coming up with the best cocktail for their guests. The quaint names to their cocktails never fails to give their fans a surprise and they seem to be consistent in coming up with new mixes. If you really want to be surprised with a drink, simply walk up to the bartender and ask for a ‘surprise me’ drink. If you have a favorite drink, the trick is to let the bartender know what it is and then put him to challenge your love for that mix. Trust us, most bartenders love and will rise to the challenge.

Visiting a charter bus Boston place like Drink lets you mingle around with the locals without putting on a pretentious front. You are completely free to talk to the bartender and anyone within earshot. Because Drink’s been enjoying enviable popularity with the locals, especially during weekends, expecting a rather long wait is the best way to deal with your experience here.

Overall, the experience is an extremely comfortable one....even the entrance of the bar can be easily mistaken for someone’s apartment. It is all about mixing around with people of like mind, people who are earth-bound and friendly. And besides, there isn’t a menu to refer to when ordering. There is no other way to get your orders through other than to discuss what you are in the mood for with the servers and bartenders.

It is simply one of the best chill-out place during your charter bus Boston vacation, after a long day of exploring and adventure.

Beacon Hill, Boston

Other than window shopping, another fun pastime to do when you have free time is to go on a sightseeing tour with your friends. And if you want to travel back in time, planning a day’s trip to the Beacon Hill in a chartered Boston coach bus would just be a lovely idea. 

Beacon Hill is a very interesting place to visit – with its early 19th century neighborhood and narrow streets, the row houses there are almost all built with bricks; some in Federal, some in Victorian and some in Georgian styles. The houses are pretty much very well maintained and the streets are paved with cobblestones and the streetlights are gas-lit, which makes it a modern romantic venue for lovebirds who wants to take a stroll on any given evening. The Beacon Hill would be an almost perfect romantic getaway, if we dare say so ourselves. And if you would just add on to the romantic rendezvous with a Boston chartered bus waiting to bring you and your loved one home or to somewhere else for a romantic dining experience - that would then make it a perfect evening! However, if you don’t mind staying on at Beacon Hill for dinner, they do have some interesting eateries at Beacon Hill too.

However, that’s just our take on a romantic getaway for couples who are dating, or those who are married and want to “fire up” their marriage with some romance. Beacon Hill is also a great place for friends to come together for leisure walks and sightseeing when you come visiting on a Boston charter bus. Don’t forget to bring your cameras along with you, as there are many good spots to stop by and capture some of the beautiful moments of your trip. One of the most outstanding buildings that you will get to see at the Beacon Hill would be the new State House – it was built by Charles Bulfinch in 1795 and the dome is said to be covered with 23½ carat gold leaf! There is no better way to spend a lazy, quiet afternoon with your friends than with sightseeing trip to the Beacon Hill and admire the beautiful structures of the past and stop by one of the eateries to grab a bite or a snack, have a cup of coffee or tea while you catch up on the latest happenings in each others’ lives – after all, no one’s really in a rush to get home, right?

Boston Public Library

Reading is a good habit. In fact, it is a habit that should be cultivated in children at a young age. And if you have happen to have a big family who enjoys reading, buying books can be quite a burden as books can be quite expensive. Hence, one of the best ways to read without having to cough up a huge amount of money on buying books is to go to public libraries. It will be a great bonus if you are able to plan for a day’s trip to the Boston Public Library in a Boston charter bus, for some reading and touring the first ever municipal library in the U.S. – something like a short holiday, but at the same time, everyone gets to do what they enjoy most – reading.

Upon arrival at the entrance of the Boston Public Library in your Boston charter bus, you probably would have already noticed its beautiful building on the outside, but as you enter into the library, the interior of the library will almost take your breath away. The space in the library is huge with marble floors – and as you enter in, you would feel as though you just walked into a rather grand hall. The mural artwork in the building is breathtakingly beautiful too.

The Boston Public Library is made up of two buildings – the McKim building, which is named after its architect, Mr Charles Follen McKim while the new building is named the Johnson building that offers circulating books and internet connection. The McKim building is where they have the research library and a map collection, with also murals and a grand gallery where you will find on display the abundance of treasures collected over the past 160 years.

One of the main points of interest of the Boston Public Library is its courtyard that gives visitors a quiet place, away from the hustle and the bustle of the city for a time of peace and serenity. You can grab a snack or lunch from the café (the Map Room Cafe) and have your food right there at the courtyard and enjoy the serene surroundings at the same. If you prefer to have a sit down lunch, you can always drop by Novel, a restaurant that serves lunch and tea at the library, and public restrooms are also available on the basement and the first floor of the McKim building. We are sure that as you make your way home in the rented Boston charter bus, your family may just be thinking and planning another trip here soon – the collection of books are just too irresistible as well as the comfort of being driven there in a Boston shuttle bus service makes it even more tempting to return!