Lonely Planet Pocket Boston

Lonely Planet’s Pocket Boston is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Visit the historic Paul Revere House, cycle along the Charles River, and catch a baseball game at Fenway Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Boston and make the most of your trip!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Pocket Boston: 

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

Full-color maps and travel photography throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Convenient pull-out Boston map (included in print version), plus over 17 color neighborhood maps

User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time

Covers Charlestown, West End & North End, Beacon Hill & Boston Common, Downtown & Seaport District, South End & Chinatown, Back Bay, Kenmore Square & Fenway, Cambridge and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Pocket Boston, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighborhood by neighborhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Boston with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Boston’s neighborhoods? Check out Lonely Planet’s Boston city guide.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s USA guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.

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