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N.E. charm takes center stage at this Woodstock - Settled more than 200 years ago, Woodstock, Vt., is a quintessential New England village, with covered bridges, one main road and alluring architecture that includes white clapboard, brick Georgian, Federal and Greek Revival buildings.
Planning your trip to Boston
Maps and Destinations - Street-level maps and detailed driving directions to help you get around.
Boston Weather - What's the weather like in Boston.
Airport Terminal and Flight Information Boston Logan International Aiport (BOS) - Logan has five passenger terminals (A, B, C, D, and E) laid out in a horseshoe pattern, each serving a variety of airlines. Terminal A, serves Continental, the Delta Shuttle, Midwest Express, Frontier, and Cape Air. In Terminal B, you'll find service for America West, American, Metrojet, Midway, and US Airways. Terminal C services Trans World Airines, Delta and United, while Terminal D serves Airtran, Ailitalia and charter flights. Terminal E serves all Northwest Airlines flights and international arrivals.
The MBTA subway & rail services - Boston's subway will get you anywhere you want to go.
New England Aquarium - When the New England Aquarium opened in 1969, it was the first of the nation's modern aquariums.

Location & Tips For Travelers
Location - Capital of Massachusetts and the in the heart of New England, Boston is on a small peninsula in the middle of Massachusetts' Atlantic Coast, a little over 200 miles (320 km) northeast of New York City. Most of the city's sights are contained in less than 5 square miles (8 sq km). Cambridge (home of Harvard and MIT) is a short drive or subway ride north across the Charles River.
Boston weather and climate - The seasonal change from summer to fall can produce spectacular walls of color throughout the whole of New England. These are invariably replaced in the winter by blankets of snow. Spring is generally pleasant with temperatures rising steadily making Boston summers warm and sunny.
When to visit - Boston hosts a vast array of festivals and fairs throughout the year. The Marshfield Annual Fair is one of the largest and longest agricultural fairs of the summer, whilst the Clam Chowder Festival and the Boston Marathon are both events worth experiencing. On the music front, Harborlights is the venue for a wide variety of musical concerts from Jazz to Motown.
Getting around Boston - The travel time between the airport and downtown Boston takes approximately 15 minutes. Fares are charged at a flat rate, plus 1.50 USD airport surcharge and a toll of 3 USD, if travel through the harbor tunnels is necessary. Many of the major hotels also offer a shuttle service to and from the airport, with an approximate fare of 7.50 USD. Buses, trains and the subway are easy to use and are a cost-effective choice for the downtown journey.
What to wear - For business meetings, both men and women wear business suits. The more exclusive bars and restaurants may also stipulate a shirt and tie, although smart, casual attire is more usual in Boston. In the winter, be sure to bring a warm overcoat, scarf and gloves, as well as water-resistant boots or shoes with a good grip, as the streets can become very wet and slippery.
Tipping - The standard is 15% to 20 % in restaurants. Usually city residents leave tips depending on where they eat. For other places, $1 for the bartender per round, $1 to hotel porters

Useful Phone Numbers & Addresses

Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau:	Tel: 1 888 SEE BOSTON.
MBTA Service and the "T" Visitor Passport:	Tel: 617-222-3200
The Airport Water Shuttle:	Tel: 617-439-3131)
City Water Taxi:	Tel: 617-422-0392)
Commonwealth Limousine Service:	Tel: 1(800) 558-LIMO
Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism:	10 Park Plaza, Suite 4510 Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-973-8500
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce:	One Beacon Street, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02108
Central Reservation Service of New England:	Logan International Airport East Boston, MA 02128, Tel: 617-569-3800
Massachusetts Port Authority:	One Harborside Drive, Suite 200S East Boston, MA 02128-2909 Tel: 617-568-1000
Boston Coach Corp:	69 Norman Street P.O. Box 1171 Everett, MA 02149, Tel: 617-394-3900
City Hall:	City of Boston One City Hall Plaza Boston, MA 02201