Boston Business Hours
Banks 8.30am to 4pm Weekdays. Some banks open late Friday and Saturday mornings
Business hours 9am to 5pm Weekdays
Shops 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and some may open half day on Sunday afternoons.
Boston Climate
Boston suffers from weather extremes so the best bet when traveling here is to come prepared for everything. Spring is beautiful in Boston due to the floral colours and the temperate climate. The Summer months of July and August can be hot and humid. The highlight of Boston's seasons is Autumn due to the amazing array of colourful foliage and the mild weather. However, Winter does drag on and the cold weather can last from December to April. Temperatures plummet to below freezing and if you like snow, Boston in Winter will please you greatly. Boston Emergency Numbers
It is the same emergency number for Ambulance, Fire or Police 911
Boston Medical Services
In case of a medical emergency call an ambulance on 911 or go straight to the emergency room at a local hospital. All people who turn up here are entitled to medical treatment but be aware that the waiting in these rooms can be horrendously long.
Massachusetts General Hospital (617 726 2000)
MGH International Patient Centre, 55 Fruit Street (617 726 2787) Boston Shopping
The biggest shopping areas in the inner Metro are the Back Bay and Downtown Crossing. Shopping malls are The Cambridgeside Galleria, Copley Place and Prudential Center . Newbury Street runs the length of the Back Bay neighbourhood
Boston Post Offices
The opening hours of post offices is generally 8am to 5pm weekdays and 9am to 3pm on Saturdays
Boston's main post office is located at 25 Dorchester Street (800 275 8777)
Boston Safety
Take care in Roxbury, Mattapan, Dorchester , Jamaica Plain and Charlestown and avoid night time walking in these neighbourhoods. Call 911 for police, ambulance or for fire.
Boston Telephones
The area code is 617 with some numbers using 857.
Even on local calls in Boston you still need to use the area code and then dial the 7 digit telephone number.
For local directory assistance call 411
When calling outside the area code dial 1, then the area code and then the 7 digit number
Boston Tourist Information
Appalachian Mountain Club Headquarters
5 joy Street (617 523 0636)
Boston Harbour Islands Tourist Information
Moakley Federal Courthouse
GBCVB Information Center
Tremont Street (617 426 3115)
MIT Information Centre
Lobby 7, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge (617 253 4795)
Cambridge Visitor Information
Harvard Square (617 441 2884)
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