Minutecast Boston (2024)

FAQs

Is 3 days in Boston enough? ›

As someone who's lived there, I can say that, since Boston is so small, you won't waste a lot of time “in transit,” so you can pack a lot into your days. Obviously, you can spend longer here (slow travel is the best travel), but for the first-time visitor, three to four days is enough.

The coldest month of the year is January, with an average high temperature of 36 °F or 2.2 °C, and an average low temperature of 22 °F or −5.6 °C. Boston has seen 70 °F or 21.1 °C twice in recorded history during February. The highest recorded temperature for February was 73 °F or 22.8 °C on February 23, 2017.

The hottest month of the year in Boston is July, with an average high of 82°F and low of 66°F. The cold season lasts for 3.4 months, from December 3 to March 14, with an average daily high temperature below 45°F. The coldest month of the year in Boston is January, with an average low of 24°F and high of 37°F.

The best time to visit Boston is from June to October. Mild autumn weather makes touring around on foot a joy.

In Boston, a single adult needs to make $60.08 an hour, or $124,966 a year to "live in sustainable comfort." For two working adults with two children, the total required salary is $319,738.

Boston is among the nation's most walkable cities, according to a new USA Today's 10 Best Walkable Cities for Tourists in the U.S. report.

How expensive is living in Boston? The average monthly cost of living in Boston is between $3,867 and $4,127 for a single person. Boston's living expenses are twice as high as the US average, mainly driven by the cost of housing. Yet, Boston's average salary of $8,090 monthly is higher than the US average of $6,600.

Answer and Explanation: The New England states were colonized by European settlers from England. The explorer, John Smith, first used the name 'New England' in about 1616. It was common for colonists to name towns and even countries for their homelands, for which they probably were homesick.

The best time to visit Boston to get great deals on hotels and potential discounts on excursions and other offerings is during its low season over the winter months. In fact, prices are known to drop dramatically for some of the city's top hotels between December and March.

What should I wear in Boston? ›

The best clothes to pack for Boston must provide flexibility. So, the best strategy for what to pack for changeable weather is to think in layers. Bring shirts, sweaters, vests, and jackets to layer according to how warm or cool you need to be. Ideally, at least one of these layers should be waterproof.

I'd say 2-4 days depending on how quickly you can get through attractions and how much of a history buff you are! If you are into history, give yourself plenty of time as there is plenty to see in Boston!

Your friends who have traveled here might say you need more than 2 days in Boston to see all the best attractions, but many of the attractions only require 30 minutes to an hour for a tour.

As a travel journalist, Lonely Planet author, and host of the Travel Goals Podcast, I've been lucky enough to visit both cities many times and finally decided on a favourite – Boston. Having extensively travelled around Boston, I think it's got a distinctive charm that often rivals—and even surpasses—New York.