Boston
Boston meeting planning is growing at an amazing pace. In addition to its sheer tourist appeal, Boston is emerging as an attractive destination to
meeting and event planners from not only within the city but outside it as well. The city is stepping up its offerings with new developments and
upgraded amenities that create a first-class setting for event planning in Boston. Three key convention centers, including the largest in New England,
offer a multitude of flexible space choices for Boston event planning professionals. Together, the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, John B.
Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center and Seaport World Trade Center offer nearly one million square feet of meeting and exhibition space in
addition to a variety of meeting rooms, ballrooms and auditoriums.Making Boston event planning even more appealing are the convenient
accommodations abundant in Boston, as the Seaport World Trade Center itself is attached to the elegant 400-room Seaport Hotel, and the Hynes
Convention Center is attached to three major Boston meeting hotels. Over 1,600 hotel rooms are within one-quarter mile of the Boston Convention ...
meeting and event planners from not only within the city but outside it as well. The city is stepping up its offerings with new developments and
upgraded amenities that create a first-class setting for event planning in Boston. Three key convention centers, including the largest in New England,
offer a multitude of flexible space choices for Boston event planning professionals. Together, the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, John B.
Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center and Seaport World Trade Center offer nearly one million square feet of meeting and exhibition space in
addition to a variety of meeting rooms, ballrooms and auditoriums.Making Boston event planning even more appealing are the convenient
accommodations abundant in Boston, as the Seaport World Trade Center itself is attached to the elegant 400-room Seaport Hotel, and the Hynes
Convention Center is attached to three major Boston meeting hotels. Over 1,600 hotel rooms are within one-quarter mile of the Boston Convention ...
Things to Do
Vinalia
Meaning "wine festival" in Latin, Vinalia certainly lives up to its name. Located in the heart of Downtown Crossing, this lounge and wine bar boasts a
2,500-bottle collection with over 150 varieties, which can be sampled in one of Vinalia's weekly wine tastings. For non-oenophiles, the bar offers liqu...
2,500-bottle collection with over 150 varieties, which can be sampled in one of Vinalia's weekly wine tastings. For non-oenophiles, the bar offers liqu...
Lucky's Lounge
As a self-proclaimed "homage to Sinatra," Lucky's Lounge has a laidback attitude and retro-style dcor that have made it a hotspot for Boston locals
for years. Guests can enjoy a moderately-sized menu that includes marinated steak tips and seared spicy ahi tuna, but many prefer to skip right to t...
for years. Guests can enjoy a moderately-sized menu that includes marinated steak tips and seared spicy ahi tuna, but many prefer to skip right to t...
Charles Riverboat Tours
Visitors can see all the historical highlights of Boston and Cambridge on the 60-minute narrated Charles Riverboat Tour. The tour includes sites along
the Charles River Basin such as Esplanade Park, Beacon Hill, Boston University and the Back Bay, as well as the river's seven historic bridges. Charle...
the Charles River Basin such as Esplanade Park, Beacon Hill, Boston University and the Back Bay, as well as the river's seven historic bridges. Charle...
33 Restaurant and Lounge
Located in Boston's Bay Back neighborhood, the chic and classy 33 Restaurant and Lounge transforms into one of Boston's hottest spots after dark.
The lounge's hip, modern dcor features LED-lit stairwells, maple ceilings, exposed brick arches and plush, oversized seating. Guests enjoy the latest ...
The lounge's hip, modern dcor features LED-lit stairwells, maple ceilings, exposed brick arches and plush, oversized seating. Guests enjoy the latest ...
Boston Movie Tours
As home to almost 400 movie and television shows, Boston has several sites that visitors are likely to have seen on the big or small screen. Boston
Movie Tours takes visitors to these familiar locations, either on a two-hour bus tour or 90-minute walking tour, providing behind-the-scenes trivia an...
Movie Tours takes visitors to these familiar locations, either on a two-hour bus tour or 90-minute walking tour, providing behind-the-scenes trivia an...
Boston Beer Works
The oldest restaurant and brewery in the city, Boston Beer Works' flagship store has been a local favorite since its opening in 1992. Baseball
paraphernalia blankets the walls, not surprising for a bar located steps away from Fenway Park. The brewery's "naked and true" interior concept all...
paraphernalia blankets the walls, not surprising for a bar located steps away from Fenway Park. The brewery's "naked and true" interior concept all...
Boston Light Tour
Visitors can enjoy the Boston Harbor Islands and their rich history on the Boston Light Tour. The three-hour experience departs from Fan Pier and
takes guests on a narrated voyage in Boston Harbor to see Graves Light and Long Island Head Light. The tour also stops on Little Brewster Island, h...
takes guests on a narrated voyage in Boston Harbor to see Graves Light and Long Island Head Light. The tour also stops on Little Brewster Island, h...
Fenway Park
Home of major league baseball's Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park dates back to 1912, making it the oldest stadium in the major leagues. Though the
park offered the smallest seating capacity for years, it has recently steadily increased its space to nearly 39,000 seats in 2007 and plans to increase...
park offered the smallest seating capacity for years, it has recently steadily increased its space to nearly 39,000 seats in 2007 and plans to increase...
Adams National Historical Park
Spanning nearly 14 acres, Adams National Historical Park is made up of 11 historic structures of significance to five generations of the Adams family
from 1720 to 1927. The birthplaces of former U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams as well as "Old House," home to four generations...
from 1720 to 1927. The birthplaces of former U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams as well as "Old House," home to four generations...
Newbury Street
Encompassing eight blocks from the Boston Public Garden to Brookline Avenue, Newbury Street is lined with historic 19th century brownstones that
house hundreds of boutiques, shops and restaurants ranging from upscale and elegant to quaint and affordable. Shoppers can stop by specialty sto...
house hundreds of boutiques, shops and restaurants ranging from upscale and elegant to quaint and affordable. Shoppers can stop by specialty sto...
Freedom Trail Tours
Visitors need not be overwhelmed by the number of must-see historic sites in Boston, as the Freedom Trail Foundation provides several tours of the
Boston's most famous landmarks, from museums to meeting houses to burying grounds. The Freedom Trail itself is a 2.5-mile, red-brick stretch tha...
Boston's most famous landmarks, from museums to meeting houses to burying grounds. The Freedom Trail itself is a 2.5-mile, red-brick stretch tha...
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery Tour
Founded in Boston in 1985, Boston Beer Company brews the beers sold under the well-known Samuel Adams brand. Beginning with the introduction
of Samuel Adams Boston Lager in the 1970s, the brand has expanded to 12 varieties year-round, including Cherry Wheat, Boston Ale, Black Lager a...
of Samuel Adams Boston Lager in the 1970s, the brand has expanded to 12 varieties year-round, including Cherry Wheat, Boston Ale, Black Lager a...
Vinalia
Meaning "wine festival" in Latin, Vinalia certainly lives up to its name. Located in the heart of Downtown Crossing, this lounge and wine bar boasts a
2,500-bottle collection with over 150 varieties, which can be sampled in one of Vinalia's weekly wine tastings. For non-oenophiles, the bar offers liqu...
2,500-bottle collection with over 150 varieties, which can be sampled in one of Vinalia's weekly wine tastings. For non-oenophiles, the bar offers liqu...
Lucky's Lounge
As a self-proclaimed "homage to Sinatra," Lucky's Lounge has a laidback attitude and retro-style dcor that have made it a hotspot for Boston locals
for years. Guests can enjoy a moderately-sized menu that includes marinated steak tips and seared spicy ahi tuna, but many prefer to skip right to t...
for years. Guests can enjoy a moderately-sized menu that includes marinated steak tips and seared spicy ahi tuna, but many prefer to skip right to t...
Charles Riverboat Tours
Visitors can see all the historical highlights of Boston and Cambridge on the 60-minute narrated Charles Riverboat Tour. The tour includes sites along
the Charles River Basin such as Esplanade Park, Beacon Hill, Boston University and the Back Bay, as well as the river's seven historic bridges. Charle...
the Charles River Basin such as Esplanade Park, Beacon Hill, Boston University and the Back Bay, as well as the river's seven historic bridges. Charle...
33 Restaurant and Lounge
Located in Boston's Bay Back neighborhood, the chic and classy 33 Restaurant and Lounge transforms into one of Boston's hottest spots after dark.
The lounge's hip, modern dcor features LED-lit stairwells, maple ceilings, exposed brick arches and plush, oversized seating. Guests enjoy the latest ...
The lounge's hip, modern dcor features LED-lit stairwells, maple ceilings, exposed brick arches and plush, oversized seating. Guests enjoy the latest ...
Boston Movie Tours
As home to almost 400 movie and television shows, Boston has several sites that visitors are likely to have seen on the big or small screen. Boston
Movie Tours takes visitors to these familiar locations, either on a two-hour bus tour or 90-minute walking tour, providing behind-the-scenes trivia an...
Movie Tours takes visitors to these familiar locations, either on a two-hour bus tour or 90-minute walking tour, providing behind-the-scenes trivia an...
Boston Beer Works
The oldest restaurant and brewery in the city, Boston Beer Works' flagship store has been a local favorite since its opening in 1992. Baseball
paraphernalia blankets the walls, not surprising for a bar located steps away from Fenway Park. The brewery's "naked and true" interior concept all...
paraphernalia blankets the walls, not surprising for a bar located steps away from Fenway Park. The brewery's "naked and true" interior concept all...
Weather and Seasonality
Boston weather varies greatly, sometimes causing vast temperature swings over the course of only a few days. Summers are typically hot and humid, filled
with sunshine and temperatures averaging around 82°F during the warmest month of July. Winters are cold with temperatures averaging 37°F during the
coldest month of January. Boston receives about 42 inches of snow a year, most of which is the result of north-easterly storms. January and March see the
highest amount of average precipitation at 3.9 inches. Guests should visit the city during late spring or early fall, when pleasant temperatures and low
precipitation allow them to get outside and enjoy the foliage transition from one season to the next.
with sunshine and temperatures averaging around 82°F during the warmest month of July. Winters are cold with temperatures averaging 37°F during the
coldest month of January. Boston receives about 42 inches of snow a year, most of which is the result of north-easterly storms. January and March see the
highest amount of average precipitation at 3.9 inches. Guests should visit the city during late spring or early fall, when pleasant temperatures and low
precipitation allow them to get outside and enjoy the foliage transition from one season to the next.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 36°/22° | Low |
| February | 38°/23° | Low |
| March | 45°/31° | Medium |
| April | 56°/40° | Medium |
| May | 67°/50° | High |
| June | 77°/59° | High |
| July | 82°/65° | High |
| August | 80°/64° | High |
| September | 73°/57° | High |
| October | 63°/47° | High |
| November | 52°/38° | Low |
| December | 41°/27° | Low |
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