If you are a traveller looking to experience the bustling city of Boston, the old-fashioned way on a bicycle, the popular Boston Bike Tours are the ideal activity for you. Participating in one of the many bike tours on offer by companies such as Urban AdvenTours is a great way to visit attractions in Boston.
Urban AdvenTours, the brainchild of Andrew Prescott was started in 2004 with the aim of providing bike tours around Boston that highlight its cultural and architectural heritage. The organization has since grown with experienced guides ranging from students to local elders taking part in its services. Participants on tours are typically provided with a suitable bike, helmet and water. The tour company is also eco-friendly and offers delivery of bicycles to a hotel via its BioBus which is powered by reused vegetable oil.
In addition, for locals or travellers who wish to explore Boston on their own bike, rentals and equipment are also available. Bicycle tours are gaining popularity in Boston which has led to the establishment of the Hubway Bike Sharing Program as an alternative method of transport around the city.
There are many bike trails to follow such as the Cambridge Streets tour with its combination of large city streets and smaller residential streets, of which the prestigious Harvard University is one of iconic landmarks in the area. Another fantastic option is to go on the Freedom Trail which starts at Boston Common and stop by for delicious pizza at the North End, home to the oldest Italian neighbourhood. On the way you can munch on a snack from the bustling Quincy market and ride your way through the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
However, tourists are warned not to cycle on crowded city streets as Boston is famous for having brash drivers and many of the designated bike lanes are usually taken over by traffic. Travellers looking for a quieter ride could ride through many of Bostons scenic neighbourhoods, such as Beacon Hill, explore the Fenway Park and be mesmerized by Victorian architecture at the Bay Village in the South End district.
Travellers exploring Boston could find accommodation at
luxury 5 star hotels such as the Langham Hotels. This hotel chain is a
luxury hotels collection with locations in America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific, all of which providing guests with the finest levels of service with Michelin-star rated restaurants and their splendid recreational facilities.
