Recalling its revolutionary roots, Boston continues to claim its place among the country s forward-thinking cities. A center for learning and a hub of cutting-edge cultural offerings, Boston is dynamic and continuously developing. Mara Vorhees, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book Full Color GuidePull-out City Map162 hand-picked restaurants78 museums and historic sites34 Harbor Islands to explore29 page map section1 Green monsterFeature coverage of top sightsRange of planning toolsIn-depth information on Boston for Kids