This short Boston area guide is here to get you started as you make plans for your upcoming visit. We've assembled information on the colleges and universities  in the area, as well as a bit about shopping and sightseeing around Boston. Many first-time visitors to our city can easily feel overwhelmed with all the activities that are available-you'll most likely have to plan a return trip to see all the things to see and do in Boston. Here are a few of the best reasons to visit:

• Historical sites that record America's founding
• Many distinctive shopping areas
• Historic New England dining and world-class luxury restaurants
• Superb museums of art and science
• The world's greatest symphony and pops orchestras
• Boston's medical community
• Architectural gems of every era
• Prestigious colleges and universities
• Boston Red Sox, Bruins, and Celtics
• Boston's financial and high-tech districts
• World-class events like the Boston Marathon, First Night and the Head of the Charles

Since our hotel's conveniently near Boston Logan International Airport, getting here is relatively simple. To learn more about our Boston hotel accommodations, please call 888-HOTELMA (888-468-3562) anytime.