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Getting Around
Car / Car Rental
Driving in the city center of Boston is not easy as many streets are very narrow and were designed in the days before the invention of the automobile. If you are driving from Logan to downtown Boston, the most direct route is by way of the Sumner Tunnel, which has a small toll charge. As there are many one-way streets and roads with identical names, a map is essential.
A current driving challenge is the "Big Dig." This is a project that is submerging Boston's main highway, the Central Artery and covering it with attractive landscaping, new housing, and retail space. An even more attractive city will be the result.
Parking on the street is possible, but it is better to park in garages or specific parking lots, as you will be more likely to avoid tickets and accidents. Major public lots are located at Government Center and Quincy Market, beneath Boston Common (entrance on Charles Street), beneath Post Office Square, at the Prudential Center, at Copley Place, and off Clarendon Street near the John Hancock Tower. There are many smaller lots and garages are scattered throughout downtown, especially in the Theater District and off Atlantic Avenue in the North End.
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