Hotel at a Glance: The Inn at Brookline

The Inn at Brookline is a comfortable home base for guests as they explore Boston. Fenway Park is just a mile away from the hotel, so fans can take a quick drive or a leisurely stroll to and from games. For more city adventures, guests can cross the street to the Green Line station across from the hotel, and ride the train downtown.

• In-room amenities include 32-inch LCD TVs, triple-sheeted beds, and coffee maker.
• Share vacation photos with ease when you connect to the hotel’s free WiFi network.
• Grab a pint in The Atrium Cafe Brookline, which also serves dinner and breakfast.

Downtown Boston: Revolution-Era Landmarks and Modern Skyscrapers

Downtown Boston is home to one of the country’s wackiest city layouts. Its colonial-village lanes converge, split, and take hairpin turns, creating a maze of cobblestone that, though frustrating for drivers, makes for a fun walking experience. If you’re visiting for the first time, the best way to navigate the area is to follow the 2.5-mile-long Freedom Trail, which takes you past 16 historical landmarks, including Paul Revere’s home, Old North Church (of “One if by land, two if by sea” fame), and Faneuil Hall. You can use Boston public transportation to explore the city if you tire of walking.

Since the area is also the city’s financial district, centuries-old fixtures share sidewalk space with modern 40-story office towers. You’ll find suit-clad professionals grabbing lunch on Washington Street, which is lined with street vendors and flower shops. Downtown is also where you’ll find several of the city’s quirkier neighborhoods, such as the Leather District. With its rustic warehouses, the neighborhood is the closest example of what the business center looked like in the 1800s.