{"id":4788,"date":"2018-07-23T09:09:58","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T09:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kdanmobile.com\/blog\/?p=4788"},"modified":"2022-12-16T10:42:52","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T10:42:52","slug":"boston-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/boston-travel-guide","title":{"rendered":"The New Age of Travel with Technology: She Said I Think I\u2019ll Go to Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most exciting things about summer is using stocked up vacation time to plan fun getaways to new places! Thanks to modern day technology traveling<\/a> is now easier than ever. We are always connected with our smart devices, making it easy to just pack and go! Technology makes sure that we\u2019re more organized, efficient, and prepared for our travels.<\/p>\n

There are so many places in the world that are worth a visit, but here at Kdan Mobile, we wanted to give you an insider\u2019s perspective on one of our favorite cities: Boston, Massachusetts. Boston is full of history, culture, music, beautiful sights, dedicated sports fans, delicious food, and more. This city has something to offer everyone. No matter the season, Boston is worth a visit. Being from Boston (well New Hampshire, but close enough!), I have to say I\u2019m a bit biased and think summer time is when everyone should visit.<\/p>\n

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A Little Bit About Beantown<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, and Paul Revere all happened here! Boston was founded in 1630 when the Puritans settled in the city and played a large role in beginning the American Revolution. The city later opened its doors to many immigrants from Ireland and Italy which led to some of the amazing culture it now has today.<\/p>\n

Planning a Trip<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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I love walking through the Seaport area and seeing both the skyline and the boats.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When planning a trip, I\u2019m sure you think about how much time is enough time in a city? My advice would be to take at least four or five days to see and do Boston. \u00a0I like to be organized ahead of time and plan out each day of my trip, what I will do and see, using NoteLedge<\/a>. (Read more: Plan a Trip and Lighten Your Backpack with NoteLedge)<\/p>\n

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Where to Stay<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The city has many hotels, inns, and Airbnb\u2019s\u00a0to offer. It truly depends on your budget and what appeals to you. My recommendation is to use sites such as Trip Advisor<\/a>or Hotels.com<\/a>\u00a0to help you narrow down a hotel depending on what neighborhood you would like to make your home base.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Get Technical<\/h4>\n
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Manage your travel documents with Markup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Take advantage of the modern age of technology, save space while you\u2019re packing and store all of your travel documents in the most convenient place \u2013 your phone! If everything is organized in one place, you won\u2019t have to scramble around in your luggage to find it. You can scan all of your travel documents, vouchers or e-tickets using Markup<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for some insider tips on how to better use Markup, check this out. You\u2019re welcome \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

These are a Few of my Favorite Things<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The first thing I typically recommend anyone to do when they visit Boston is to go and catch a Red Sox game at historic Fenway Park! Before you go to a game, grab a bite at Sweet Cheeks Q<\/a>, Game On<\/a>, or the Cask\u2019n Flagon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Fenway Park was built in 1912 in the Kenmore\/Fenway area of Boston. Imagine sitting in the same stadium where so many great athletes played such as Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Carl Yazstremski, & David Ortiz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To make it easier to find a good restaurant or set up reservations, use Yelp<\/a> or Open Table<\/a>. Using applications such as these websites can help make your life a bit easier and less stressful. One pro tip I have for you that doesn\u2019t have to do with travel or technology, is the fact that you should try to eat before you enter the park. Don\u2019t even get me started on the price of beer or food at Fenway! One thing I do suggest splurging on is taking advantage of a Fenway Park Tour. The tour does a really nice behind-the-scenes must see for any baseball fan. It really lets you see and learn so much about the park!<\/p>\n

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Beautiful and historic Fenway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re someone who likes to see a city on foot, I recommend taking a day of your trip walking through the city to do the two-and-a-half-mile Freedom Trail. The Freedom Trail leads you past 16 historically significant sights and can be done at your own pace. Some of the sights, you\u2019ll see are the historic North End, Boston Common, the Massachusetts State House, Paul Revere\u2019s house, the USS Constitution, the Bunker Hill Monument, and more! It\u2019s a great way to get your own perspective of the city.<\/p>\n

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Hanover Street on a busy summer day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Because there are so many things you can see and do along the Freedom Trail, I recommend scanning one of the maps from travel guidebooks, add it to your phone, and mark your route with Pocket Scanner<\/a>.\u00a0 You truly do not need to pay for a walking tour, and can do the city at your own pace. If you mark the route you want to take, you can always stop and try anything else along the way that peaks your interest.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s one of the beauties about travel, the spontaneity. This is your trip, make the most out of it and do everything that you want to see!\u00a0 These travel tips are meant to help you travel more efficiently and hopefully keep your stress to a minimum!<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s been a long running debate about what pastry shop is better: Mike\u2019s Pastry\u2019s or Modern \u2013 we\u2019ll let you settle that one for yourself!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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If you\u2019re looking for a different type of tour and don\u2019t want to walk \u2013 try a Duck Boat tour! You can see the city both on land and water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For those who are of age, I recommend checking out some of the breweries and distillers that Boston has. Harpoon Brewery<\/a>, Aeronaut<\/a>, and Sam Adams<\/a>are all local. Most of the breweries offer inexpensive tours and tastings!<\/p>\n