Over 18 million people visit the city annually, making it a leading tourist destination. Come find out for yourself why Boston Massachusetts is one of the world's favorite cities. Ask yourself, "Can your city do this?" Well, Boston can.

There are annual events which need no further introduction, Boston Marathon, 4th of July or First Night. And there are many seasonal specialities near and dear to Bostonians which visitors should try to take advantage of, Lilac Sunday or the Duckings Day Parade in springtime. Boston Pride Festival for an entire week every June. The Head of the Charles Regatta in fall or a Nutcracker performance to get you into the holiday spirit. Boston's calendar is brimming with things to do, places to go, people to see.

Start planning your trip now. There's so much to do, you just might have to stay a little longer! Find a hotel that meets your needs, pocket and life style- our accommodations run the gamut from luxury hotels to boutique properties to family-friendly and eco-friendly.

Boston dining is increasingly a destination all its own. The restaurant scene is delicious and dynamic. Select from Boston's four-star restaurants to neighborhood bistros, from contemporary cuisine to traditional New England fare with a few surprises to an eclectic mix of ethnic dishes making for a gastronomical United Nations.

Even the shopping in Boston is of historical proportions for Massachusetts. Our designer boutiques, eclectic galleries, prestigious department stores and name-brand outlets are bound to please everyone from the whimsical window-shoppers to serious fashionistas. You can choose from indoor and outdoor shopping centers or specialty stores throughout Boston's neighborhoods.