City Guide
- Population: 654,766 (2021 estimate)
- Area codes: 617 and 857
- Time zone: EST (UTC-5)
- Weather: Humid continental climate with coastal influences keep spring and fall generally mild, with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
- Average precipitation: 42.5 inches per year
- Boston sales tax: 6.25%
- City Hotel Tax: 16.45%
- Credit Cards and Charge Cards are widely accepted. ATM machines can be found in many major downtown department stores, hotels, and convenience stores.
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
New England's largest transportation center, Logan International Airport, recently completed a $4-billion major expansion and modernization. All four passenger terminals were renovated and upgraded with additional parking, easy access, expanded retail options and additional restaurants.
There are numerous airlines that service Logan International Airport, including American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Copa Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
Logan Airport is located a convenient two miles from the city center, with several public airport transportation options from downtown and suburban locations. There are approximately 40 airlines that serve Boston. Learn more about Logan and find information about airlines, flights, security and directions to the airport.
Boston is also serviced by these regional airports:
Boston's public transportation system is operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, but locals know it simply as the "T". It offers subway, bus, trolley car and boat service to just about everywhere in the Greater Boston area and beyond. Subway stops are color coded - Red Line, Green Line, Blue Line, Orange Line or Silver Line.
To ride the T, you need to purchase a Charlie Card or Charlie Ticket. These can be purchased at every subway station at vending machines and at select convenience stores. The basic fare is $2.75 for a Charlie Ticket or $2.25 for a Charlie Card and kids - 11 years and younger - ride free!
For specific information on routes and schedules, call the MBTA at 617-222-3200 or visit mbta.com. Information is in six languages and the website offers a very useful "Trip Planner" to get you to your destination.
AMTRAK
Boston is a major hub on the Amtrak Northeast corridor railroad system, and connects passengers to not only the rest of New England, but major cities along the entire east coast. Passengers can pick up Amtrak service in Boston at South Station, just minutes from the BCEC; at Back Bay Station, right down the street from the Hynes; or at North Station for Downeaster service from Brunswick, Maine.
New England's largest transportation center, Logan International Airport, recently completed a $4-billion major expansion and modernization. All four passenger terminals were renovated and upgraded with additional parking, easy access, expanded retail options and additional restaurants.
There are numerous airlines that service Logan International Airport, including American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Copa Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
Logan Airport is located a convenient two miles from the city center, with several public airport transportation options from downtown and suburban locations. There are approximately 40 airlines that serve Boston. Learn more about Logan and find information about airlines, flights, security and directions to the airport.
Boston is also serviced by these regional airports:
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (Approximately 80 minutes from BCEC)
- T.F.Green Airport (PVD) (Approximately 105 minutes from BCEC)
- Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (Approximately 102 minutes from BCEC)
Boston's public transportation system is operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, but locals know it simply as the "T". It offers subway, bus, trolley car and boat service to just about everywhere in the Greater Boston area and beyond. Subway stops are color coded - Red Line, Green Line, Blue Line, Orange Line or Silver Line.
To ride the T, you need to purchase a Charlie Card or Charlie Ticket. These can be purchased at every subway station at vending machines and at select convenience stores. The basic fare is $2.75 for a Charlie Ticket or $2.25 for a Charlie Card and kids - 11 years and younger - ride free!
For specific information on routes and schedules, call the MBTA at 617-222-3200 or visit mbta.com. Information is in six languages and the website offers a very useful "Trip Planner" to get you to your destination.
AMTRAK
Boston is a major hub on the Amtrak Northeast corridor railroad system, and connects passengers to not only the rest of New England, but major cities along the entire east coast. Passengers can pick up Amtrak service in Boston at South Station, just minutes from the BCEC; at Back Bay Station, right down the street from the Hynes; or at North Station for Downeaster service from Brunswick, Maine.
For restaurant reservations and other information check out OpenTable.com.