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Car Rental the city with destinations from all over the world to see
You must be at least 21-years farther out, including historic breathtaking fol iage. Again,
old with a valid driving license Salem and Gloucester, as well to see this region, a car is
(plus an international driver’s as the scenic waterfronts and necessary. Except in the very
license if from outside the U.S.) beaches of Newburyport and high season, traffic and parking
to rent a car. Drivers under 25 Cohasset. The commuter boat aren’t much of a problem
may be charged additional system also ferries passengers for these getaways.
fees. All rental agencies require from the city’s waterfront to Amtrak (see p181) provides
a credit card or a cash deposit. various stops along the South a scenic, albeit slower and
Collision and liability insuran ces Shore. Consider renting a bike usually more expensive, option
are recommended, but they (which you can bring along on when it comes to escaping
are sometimes offered free the bus, boat, or train) to north – the Down easter service
with credit cards. Return the explore the historic sites and travels along Maine’s rugged
car with a full tank of gas to battlefields in Concord (see coast line up to inviting
avoid inflated agency fuel pp118–20) and Lexington (see Brunswick, and south to Rhode
prices. Save paying airport fees p121), or the area’s scenic Island and Connecticut.
by picking up and dropping coastline. Several bike shops
off your car downtown. offer daily rentals, and there
are a few comp anies, such
as Urban AdvenTours, that
Getting Out of Boston offer guided bike tours.
Boston holds enough treasures Many visitors to the Boston
to satisfy even the most finicky area also take advantage of
of tourists, but any visitor would seasonal excursions. For the
be wise to escape the city in summer, Cape Cod and its
order to appreciate the area’s islands (Martha’s Vineyard and
historical sites, stunning natural Nantucket), not to mention
beauty, and world-class dining Rhode Island’s stunning
and entertainment options. coastline, are within a 2-hour
Fortun ately, most of this can be journey from the city. It’s
achieved without the use of a possible to reach these
car, as public transport ation destinations by plane, bus, or
options abound. Cambridge boat, but visitors will have an
(see pp110–16) and Charlestown easier time using a rental car.
(see p117) are easily accessible When fall arrives, the areas
using the M.B.T.A.’s subway north of the city – extending up
and bus lines, and the M.B.T.A. into Vermont, New Hampshire, The picturesque, peaceful marina at
commuter rail service links and Maine – lure leaf-peepers Newburyport
DIRECTORY
Green Travel Uber Breakdowns Dollar
∑ uber.com Tel (800) 800-4000.
Charles River Canoe American ∑ dollar.com
& Kayak Yellow Cab Automobile
Kendall Sq., Cambridge. Cambridge. Association (AAA) Enterprise
Tel (617) 492-0941. Tel (617) 547-3000. 125 High St., Boston. Tel (800) 736-8222.
∑ paddleboston.com Guided Tours Tel (800) 222-4357 or ∑ enterprise.com
M.B.T.A. (617) 443-9300. Hertz
10 Park Plaza. Boston Duck Tours ∑ AAA.com Tel (800) 654-3131.
Tel (617) 222-3200. Prudential Center. ∑ hertz.com
∑ mbta.com Map 3 B3. Car Rental Thrifty Car Rental
Tel (617) 267-3825. Tel (800) 847-4389.
Taxis ∑ ducktours.com Alamo ∑ thrifty.com
Boston Cab National Park Service Tel (877) 222-9075. Getting Out
Dispatch, Inc. Tel (617) 242-5642. ∑ alamo.com of Boston
Tel (617) 262-2227. ∑ nps.gov/bost Avis
Old Town Tel (800) 331-1212. Urban AdvenTours
Checker Cab Co.
of Cambridge Trolley Tours ∑ avis.com 103 Atlantic Ave.
Map 2 E3.
Boston Common Visitors’
Tel (617) 497-9000. Budget
Center. Map 1 C4. Tel (617) 670-0637.
Town Taxi Tel (617) 269-7010. Tel (800) 527-0700. ∑ urbanadven
Tel (617) 536-5000. ∑ trolleytours.com ∑ budget.com tours.com

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