Boston/Downtown
Downtown Boston is really the heart of the city. Many companies and agencies have their headquarters in the area, and City Hall and the State House are also located here.
Travel to Downtown-1, visa requirements
Mass transit
Red Line to Downtown Crossing/Park stations; Orange Line to Downtown Crossing/State/Hay Market stations; Blue Line to State/Government Center (Scully sq) stations; Green Line to Park St/Government Center stations; or Silver Line to Downtown Crossing station. Or get on any inbound train and get off at State, Government Center, Downtown crossing or Park stations. The only subway that does not go the "the 4 corners" is the Silver line 1,2,2-3 (SL1,SL2,SL2-3) http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/ the Massachusetts bay transportation authority AKA the T
Downtown-1 attractions and sightseeing
- Park Street Church, 1 Park Street, +1 617 523-3383, [1].
City tours
Shopping, Downtown-1 souvenirs
Good restaurants and cheap meals
The Quincy Market behind Faneuil Hall and across from the Government Center houses one of the best food courts in the world. The building is an old brick marketplace restored beautifully to contain a central seating area in the center of the rectangular building. Two hallways extending left and right are completed lined with all vendors selling all varieties of food, dessert and coffees. You can find everything from the famous New England clam "chowda" in a bread bowl to swordfish kabobs to pizza to some of the very best cannolis. There is something good to eat for all, but get there before 9PM.
Downtown-1 nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.
Hotels, youth hostels, lodging
- Omni Parker House Hotel, 60 School St., Phone: +1 617-227-8600, Fax: +1 617-742-5729, [2] The oldest hotel in America. If you want to surround yourself in Boston history and opulence in the heart of Downtown Boston, this is THE place to stay. Ho Chi Minh & Malcom X are former employees. Bonus: If you eat in the dining room, ask to sit in the booth that JFK asked Jackie O to marry him in.
- Ritz-Carlton, 15 Arlington St., Phone: +1 617-536-5700, Fax: +1 617-536-1335, [3]. This is the original Ritz-Carlton, and is located right in the heart of downtown Boston on the Newbury St. side.
- New Ritz-Carlton, 10 Avery St., Phone: +1 617-574-7100, Fax: +1 617-574-7200, [4]. Located in the Theater District directly across the common from the original Riz-Carlton. This hotel is based around a very modern design, and is a relatively new hotel in the city of Boston.
- Nine Zero, 90 Tremont St., Phone: +1 617-772-5800, Fax: +1 617-772-5810, [5] Trendy boutique hotel. For a real splurge stay in the Cloud Nine Suite with views of Boston Common.
- Four Seasons, 200 Boylston St., Phone: +1 617-338-4400, Fax: +1 617-423-0154, [6]. Most Bostonians consider this hotel to be the nicest in Boston.
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