Boston Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide

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Boston Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

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  • Keep your eyes peeled for plaques. Boston excels at showcasing its history, and there seems to be a historic plaque on every other building. It's like a free tour and more interesting than any textbook.
  • Watch out for the school calendar. Boston hotel rooms can be hard to come by during graduation in early summer or orientation in late summer. Summer isn't the most expensive season, though: The leaf peepers use Boston as a base, bringing up hotel rates during fall foliage season.
  • Take the ferry to Ptown. While you can fly or drive to Provincetown, the high-speed ferry from Boston is a convenient way to get to this popular gay travel destination.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Boston, Massachusetts

By Matt Link
Boston is a unique city in many ways, steeped in American history and characterized by an almost British reserve among residents. Now that the hugely messy Big Dig project—which rerouted the city's highways underground—is finally completed, the city now has a chance to breathe and regain its footing. It seems there’s a university everywhere you look, and a liberal and youthful vibe wafts through the city. This is progressive Massachusetts after all, the only state in the nation where same-sex couples can fully marry. But don’t expect to party into the wee hours, since a night out in Boston ends early. Blame the old Puritan restrictions known as the "blue laws," which mean many bars close by 1 a.m. Read More

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  • my daughter and i are going to be in boston for the first time on thanksgiving. staying in hotel. is there a great place for thanksgivng dinner and is there fun things to do that we can walk to from our hotel. we are staying at omni boston parker house
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  • Hi. We are planning a girls trip to Boston. We are also wanting to go and spend a couple of days in Martha's Vineyard and visit surrounding areas. I am needing to know what the average weather is like the first of Novemeber. Also, what is the best time to visit -- weather wise, that is not too hot nor too cold? Plus, any suggestions on what towns and attractions (from Boston to M.V., etc.) we should visit and do would be greatly appreciated. We are planning a 7 day trip, if that helps with ideas. :)
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Hotels

Encore B&B

116 West Newton Street
Boston, MA Map

Distance: 1.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Harding House B&B

288 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA Map

Distance: 2.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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from: $95

Chandler Inn Hotel

26 Chandler Street
Boston, MA 02116 Map

Distance: 0.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Attractions

Swan Boats of Boston (The)

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Boston Public Garden
9 Arlington Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)
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Club Café/209 American Bistro

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209 Columbus Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)
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The Ramrod

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1254 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts

Distance: 2.1 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Boston

Distance (mi.)
Boston Logan International Airport 2.8 map
Bradley International Airport 88.4 map
Albany International Airport 142.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Boston

Distance (mi.)
Bedford/Hanscom Hanscom Field 13.6 map
Manchester Municipal Airport 44.0 map
Provincetown Airport 47.3 map

Feature Articles

  • Romantic Boston
    This capital city embodies both a timeless essence and progressive attitudes. From the sleek and luxurious to the regal and historic, Boston delivers on the promise of a romantic getaway.
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Boston Vacation Rentals

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from: $100

CAJ HOUSE

Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Linens, Phone, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $285

Mocina Home: Charming Vacation Abode

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Utensils
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from: $134

Taylor House Bed & Breakfast in Boston, Massachusetts

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Computer Access, DVD Player, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Linens, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Smoking OK, TV, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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