Boston Help!

Hi there all,

We are thinking of taking a trip to Boston at this stage we do not know very much about the area and what to see and do - when is best to go etc? We are thinking February - will there be snow? Help - where should we start with planning our trip?

Boston Help!

Hi DMSNAR,

YES there will most likely be snow in February. We%26#39;re expecting snow tomorrow night as a matter of fact and it seems that it%26#39;s not going to let up because in a few days we%26#39;re getting hit again. Our winter in New England is here and it%26#39;s not going to let up for a few months unfortunately!

If I were you I would go online and check out the Go Boston card. The Duck Tours are seasonal though, they wouldn%26#39;t be available for you in February, but if you go online to www.goboston.com you can get an idea of all the different attractions in Boston that are available and that are in the surrounding communities like Cambridge or else to the south of Boston you could visit Quincy. There%26#39;s really plenty to do in the month of February, you%26#39;ll be fine. The Trolley%26#39;s are a wonderful way of seeing Boston because the drivers are all very knowledgable and are quite interesting with what they can tell you along the way.

There%26#39;s a lot of shopping, great restaurants and many many Museums to explore that are all indoors and depending on where you stay, they are all pretty convenient by also riding the ';T'; which you can view by going to www.mbta.com or taking a Taxi, make sure it%26#39;s one of the following licensed Boston Taxis if you take one to a destination though:

Boston Licensed Taxi Companies

Boston Cab, (617) 536-5010

City Cab, (617) 536-5100

ITOA, (617) 825-4000

Metro Cab, (617) 782-5500

Town Taxi, (617) 536-5000

I doubt if you%26#39;ll like our cold New England winter and trust me it%26#39;s pretty cold in the month of February; it usually is here 9 times out of 10, but I%26#39;m telling you, you%26#39;ll manage and you%26#39;ll survive it I%26#39;m sure. Make sure you dress in layers and dress really warm.

Check out this great website for the Go Boston card and it%26#39;ll help you to get started with your touring and activities while you%26#39;re in Boston visiting.

Have a great time!

Boston Help!

DMSNAR,

If you decide that you don%26#39;t want to be here in February? Wait a few months because it%26#39;ll be warmer around here, plus the Duck Tours (www.ducktours.com) start up again on March 27th or so and also you%26#39;d be able to comfortably walk all around the City if you%26#39;re here in the Spring or Summer months, it%26#39;s your call, think about it!

To add to the previous postings, for persons traveling from the U.K., the local climate would be best in terms of adaptation and comfort during May, June, late August, all of September and October. However, there are many travelers from the U.K. and Ireland who visit during April, (usually cool and rainy), and November and December, (cool to cold and less sunshine), who seem to adapt well.

I agree with previous posters that February may not be the best time to visit Boston unless you enjoy extreme weather. It%26#39;s absolutely frigid and there is typically quite a bit of snow. If you don%26#39;t mind cold, you may want to hold off until March and celebrate St. Patty%26#39;s Day in Boston. But even March and April are still pretty cool here and keep in mind that it does not get truly warm in Boston until June.

DMSNAR - thanks guys for your comments so far. We have been to New York in Feb and had temps between minus 6 and minus 13 so the coldness wouldn%26#39;t really be a problem for us. We would quite like to hire a car and see places outside of the city - would it be viable to drive places or are some roads unpassable etc? We would also be interested in ski resorts and other things outside of the city, what could you suggest?

Thank you.

Skiing is great in February and even better in March since that month receives the heaviest snowfall in the mountains, is slightly warmer and has mnore daylight hours.

If you are interested in touring by car, then I still suggest the warmer months and extended daylight hours.

In February, you may be stuck, literally, while driving in a snowstorm and the driving as a whole is not enjoyable. Almost all of the roads are plowed, de-iced and passable but driving can be trecherous in a storm or its aftermath in any winter road conditionsespecially if you are not used to driving on them.

Skiing is great in February and even better in March since that month receives the heaviest snowfall in the mountains, is slightly warmer and has mnore daylight hours.

If you are interested in touring by car, then I still suggest the warmer months and extended daylight hours.

In February, you may be stuck, literally, while driving in a snowstorm and the driving as a whole is not enjoyable. Almost all of the roads are plowed, de-iced and passable but driving can be trecherous in a storm or its aftermath in any winter road conditions especially if you are not used to driving on them.

Sorry about the duplicated posting.

After March is the best time to go but if you already made plans to go in Feb. than expect really cold weather and snow. If you want to know more about Boston check out this helpful website on www.citysearch.com for all rating on Hotels, restaurants, entertainment,etc (it%26#39;s pretty acurate). I use this website very often when I search for places for tourists and I know Boston well. And when you arrive at the hotel in Boston, please make sure to ask the concierge for help and for a ';FREE MAP OF BOSTON';...trust me it was very handy and easy to read (I still use it). When I was in London in Dec. 2005, I used London%26#39;s version of the ';Free Map'; and it was just as great as Boston%26#39;s and it got me around without asking anyone for directions. Be prepared that Boston is a walking city and cabs are very on the cheap to get to point A to point B in around the city. Most of the attractions are close depending where you book the hotel and the subways are sooo easy to learn: $1.25 per person. Hoped this helped. Ask me any question, I VERY familiar with Boston.

It is rare that roads become impassable due to snow. Roads are regularly plowed and sanded. Driving can be difficult during a snow storm, visibility can be very restricted. If there is a big snow storm - stay off the road. If you are driving in a snowfall or there is snow on the ground, slow down and be careful.

In New England, life does not come to a grinding halt just because it is winter. In fact the northern New England states do a bang up job of keeping their roads clear and passable during the winter.

Boots are a must, it is especially messy underfoot in the city - lots of slush and puddles.