The Don’ts of Visiting Boston
Greetings from the Boston Commons in Boston! There are so many things to do in Boston, but today we’re sharing the “don’ts” or things you should not do in Boston.
Boston Tip #1 Don’t Imitate the Boston Accent
Yes, the Boston accent is unique, but nobody wants to hear an impression or imitation of it from a traveler. They don’t think it’s funny, and won’t appreciate it. Boston has become such a melting pot of people from all over, that the accent isn’t even that common in Boston.
Boston Tip #2 Don’t Fall for Fake History
Don’t be tricked into expecting a historic meal at the Quincy Market or expect old-timey stores at the South Market. Quincy Market is basically a mall food court. The South Market and North Market have normal shops you’d see in the mall. The buildings may be historic, but there’s nothing unique about the vendors inside.
Boston Tip #3 Don’t Worry About Jaywalking
Jaywalking is pretty common in Boston, and the fine is negligible. You’ll see the locals do it, especially with so many one-way streets and winding roads. If you do decide to follow the locals, just be careful and still pay attention to traffic.
Boston Tip #4 Don’t Compare Boston to New York
Especially when it comes to sports teams, don’t try to make comparisons between the Yankees and the Red Sox, or the Giants and the Patriots. New York and Boston are very different cities, it’s not even possible to compare them. People in Boston don’t really like it when Boston is compared to New York.
Boston Tip #5 Don’t Bother Applying to Harvard
For the students, don’t bother applying to Harvard, you probably won’t get in! For tourists visiting Boston, you can get into some of the buildings on the Harvard campus. You can’t get in to any classes, but some of the historic buildings are open to the public.
Boston Tip #6 Don’t Visit in Winter
Winter in Boston can be brutal. Winter visitors to Boston can expect cold, windy weather with lots of snow. The rest of the year in Boston is awesome.
Boston Tip #7 Don’t Forget to See More Than Historic Boston
Don’t just to the Freedom Trail. There’s a lot more to see in Boston beyond the Freedom Trail. Other things to do in Boston include the Back Bay, a baseball game at Fenway Stadium, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
Boston Tip #8 Don’t Be Afraid to Explore the Local Culinary Treats of Boston
Don’t eat at places you’ve heard of before. Go explore the many restaurants in Boston. The seafood is amazing. Everyone will claim to have the best clam chowder, but the only way to know is to try them all. There are so many great restaurants, and bars, in Boston. You can eat at the chain restaurants when you get back home.
Now that you know what not to do in Boston, check out some of our other travel videos about traveling in the United States.