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Victorian brownstones, Newbury Street shopping, and Copley Square.
Historic Italian neighborhood with restaurants and Paul Revere House.
Home of Fenway Park baseball stadium and Museum of Fine Arts.
Modern waterfront district with restaurants and Innovation District.
Average temperature by month
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Cash usage growing in Boston for budgeting purposes in 2025. Adults 55+ use cash more than younger consumers. MBTA accepts cash alongside contactless payments on buses, Green Line trolleys, and fare gates. Boston Water and Sewer accepts cash without convenience fees. Some small vendors cash-only. Digital wallets used by 47% of US population. Cash stuffing budgeting method gaining popularity.
Exchange at banks: Bank of America, TD Bank, Citizens Bank. Currency exchange at Logan Airport (but rates worse). Downtown exchange offices near Faneuil Hall and Downtown Crossing. ATMs widespread - use bank ATMs for best rates. Credit cards accepted almost everywhere. Avoid airport/hotel exchange.
Tipping mandatory. 18-20% in restaurants, $2-5 for taxi/Uber, $1-2 per drink at bars.