Boston for Dummies - Couverture souple

Morris, Marie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0470128178 ISBN 13 : 9780470128176

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

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; and taking in fantastic live performances or relaxing in fun pubs and bars.Like every "For Dummies" travel guide, "Boston For Dummies, 4th 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; and 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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0470128178
• ISBN 13: 9780470128176
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 312
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible