Boston

Boston Massachusetts MA
Country Code
USA
State Code
MA
Day Trips
  • Salem
  • It's a short broomstick ride up to Salem, where witches and their admirers can examine the facts and fictions surrounding the Witch Trials of 1692. Fascinating historical sites and tours abound, and modern-day witches have a strong presence in this town, working to promote tolerance and religious acceptance among all people. For more info, visit www.salemweb.com.
Local Food
Baked beans may come to mind first, but Italian food in Boston can't be beat. Make your stomach go bada-bing with a trip to the summer weekend festivals held in the North End.
Gay Info
Aids Group
Fenway Health 888/340-4528 www.fenwayhealth.org.
Gay Aa
AA 617/426-9444.
Gay Pride
June. 617/262-9405, www.bostonpride.org.
Annual Events
May - Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival 617/369-3300 (Museum of Fine Arts #).
Airport
Logan International. To get to the South End, take I-90 west through the Ted Williams Tunnel. Merge onto I-93 south and take the Albany Street exit. (Damron suggests not driving in Boston. Instead, take a shuttle, taxi, or the “T.”)
Taxi
  • Boston Cab 617/536-5010, www.bostoncab.us.
  • Metro Cab, www.boston-cab.com.
Public Transport
MBTA (the “T”) 800/392-6100, www.mbta.com.
Tourist Attraction
Visitors Bureau
Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau 888/733-2678, www.bostonusa.com.
Weather
Extreme-from freezing winters to boiling summers with a beautiful spring and fall.
Where The Girls Are
Sipping coffee and reading somewhere in Cambridge or Harvard Square, strolling the South End near Columbus & Mass. Avenues, or hanging out in the Fenway or Jamaica Plain.