Sports and leisure activities - Boston - États-Unis in 2024

Practical information : Move & Laze around Boston

Budget & Tips

It's easy to get in some free exercise in Boston, with the world's oldest sport: running! Boston Common Park is a great place to do it, pushing on to neighboring Back Bay for a longer route, or Beacon Hill for those who like the hills! But Boston's best running spot is undoubtedly the Charles River Esplanade, which offers a promenade separated from cars, along the river.

What's very local

Baseball is THE local sport whose popularity is a little more than Europeans, who don't understand its rules or find the games lacking in action. However, a trip to Boston is an opportunity to watch a game of the Red Sox, the city's team, which is also one of the best in the country. Before the game, try to familiarize yourself with the rules, order a beer and let yourself be carried away by the energy of the Bostonians, reputed to be the best fans in the country. And if the game drags on (a baseball game lasts an average of 3 hours, often more), go order yourself another beer!

To be booked

We recommend that you book seasonal activities, such as whale-watching cruises or boat tours, prior to your arrival. If you wish to attend a Celtics or Red Sox game, it is also advisable to start early as prices can rise quickly. If you haven't bought your tickets in time, check official resale sites such as Gametime (www.gametime.co), Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com) and StubHub (www.stubhub.com): same day prices are going down sharply due to unsold tickets. Finally, if you opt for the Boston City Pass (www.citypass.com) or the Go Boston Card (www.gocity.com) to visit the city's attractions, you'll also need to order it in advance on the Internet, so you won't have to wait in line at one of the partner attractions to buy it.

Main events

Americans devoutly follow four sports: football (season from September to February, culminating in the Super Bowl final, which the New England Patriots have won six times), baseball (season from late March to September), basketball and hockey (season from October to April for both). During the season months, you can watch the local teams play in their respective stadiums, or watch them in bars with the locals.

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Practical information : Move & Laze around Boston

Budget & Tips

What's very local

To be booked

Main events