Boston: Getting Around

Driving
The last thing you want to do when visiting Boston is drive. If you do drive into the city, parking is a problem almost anywhere you go. Street parking is available on some main streets, but a lot of neighborhood areas are limited to those with "Resident" parking stickers only. Boston policemen and Meter Maids not only ticket and tow, but have the power of The Boot -- an huge iron clamp that's put on the rear wheel making it impossible for you to drive until you've paid every parking ticket you've ever received.

Public Transportation
Why risk it? Boston has a safe, relatively efficient and easy to understand subway system (aka the "T") provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority (www.mbta.com) that can get you to just about every attraction you can imagine. (see map below)

Walking
Boston is a relatively small city that's a pleasure to walk around when the weather is nice and still bearable most of the time when it is not. Walking through Boston will help you appreciate the historical and architectural treasures.