Boston for the first time

Planning to visit Boston with my wife sometime in August for 3 to 4 nights.

Would like to know what is the best area to stay and if a rental car is needed.

We don%26#39;t mind walking and taking public transportation (if adequate) for sightseeing. Does it get very hot and humid in August?.

Boston for the first time

Do NOT rent a car if you just want to see the city. Having a car in the city is an unnecessary expense and a pain in the neck. Traffic is notoriously bad. It%26#39;s expensive to park. The T is great, perfect for getting around town.

And yes, it gets pretty hot and humid in August.

Boston for the first time

';Best area'; is a tough question to answer because Boston is, in all reality, a small city with a very efficient subway system. There was an earlier post today about the Omni Parker House. In my opinion, that%26#39;s one of the best hotels for tourists because there are so many tourist attractions within walking distance, and there are a couple of subway stops nearby.

For public transportation info visit www.mbta.com.

Thank you for the information, very helpful; I was thinking on the Lenox Hotel, is it in the same general area as the Omni Parker House?

The Lenox is in Copley Square, in the Back Bay section of the city. But just to show how compact the city is, you can probably walk between the two in 20 minutes. And the Lenox, as most hotels Downtown, is on a subway line as well.

AlanM

How far from the Back Bay area are the main points of interest to visit?

IMO, the Copley/Back Bay area is the most ideal for tourist. Most attractions are with in walking distance or close to the T. The Parker House is only a 20 minute stroll away from Copley. You cannot go wrong with either choice. The Parker House is right on the Freedom Trail and The Copley area has more shopping.

What are you interests and what attractions do you plan on visiting?

Yes, It is hot, hazy and humid in August but nothing like Florida. We can also get a handful of chilly days. A most evenings it cools down especially near the water. Plan on wearing a sweater or a sweatshirt at night.

Hi,

Anyplace in the center of Boston is walking distance to any other place. That means the Back Bay is walking distance to the North End, Faneuil Hall, waterfront, etc.

At worst, you might want to take the T a few stops, if your feet are tired.

As for August weather, generally, the first two weeks are like Florida...hot and humid and miserable. The last two weeks, somewhere in that time we usually get a ';taste of fall';, which means a cold front comes through with crisp dry air and bright blue skies.

The later in August you are arriving, the more likely you are to see the ';taste of fall';.

The Back Bay area *is* one of the main points of interest, but I agree with Will that the Parker House is a better location.

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