Beaches accessible by commuter rail and the T

Unfortunately, if you don’t have a car, there are few beaches easily accessibly by public transport. By T (the subway): the easiest beaches in Boston to reach by T are Revere Beach, from the Wonderland stop on the Blue Line, and Carson Beach, from the JFK / UMass stop on the Red Line.  Revere Beach is a very large beach, with a big stretch of covered … Continue reading Beaches accessible by commuter rail and the T

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Quick Tips for Making the Best of the MBTA

If you’re living here, you can quickly develop a love/hate relationship with the Boston public transportation system. Here are some quick tips to make the best of it: If you have a smartphone, there are many apps available that can tell you when buses or subway trains will next arrive, show you bus routes, and warn you about delays or service changes. Google Maps can … Continue reading Quick Tips for Making the Best of the MBTA