Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Boston. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from following the Freedom Trail to walk in the footsteps of history; to cruising out to the Boston Harbor Islands for beach-coming, bird-watching and exploring; and feasting on oysters, clam chowder and lobster rolls in the Seaport District.