Boston and Cape Cod

Boston and Cape Cod

Flying into Logan airport via Montreal was fairly painless. Connecting via Montreal is a nice option as the slightly smaller airport just makes everything a little less daunting than connecting through larger airports like Toronto or Chicago. The airport is very close to the city and an easy taxi or, for the intrepid with not too much luggage, subway ride into town. We didn’t use it but there is also boat service to Commercial Street wharf in central Boston.

We had gotten a great deal at the Parker House Hotel (home of the Parker House roll) and well what’s not to love about an historic property 5 minutes from Boston Common and right on the historic walking trail. The Freedom Trail links the major sightseeing spots with an easy to follow red line looping around the city through among other things Faneuil Hall and the Old North Church where Paul Revere saw his famous signal. The North End has some great Italian restaurants as it is the centre of a vibrant Italian community.

We rented a car and drove out of Boston to Cape Cod. The contrast is sharp, Boston is very urban and congested and Cape Cod is very green and relaxed. We took the boat to Martha’s Vineyard for a daytrip and hired bikes. Ideal biking country, not too many hills, lots of things to see at short intervals and lots of pretty grassy spots to stop.