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The downtown skyline at dusk. (Globe Staff Photo / Bill Brett)
Shop talk Souvenirs that will make you feel like a Bostonian even back in Boise.
Must-see art There's no time for every museum, so start with 10 pieces.
Spaced out Starting with the Emerald Necklace, Boston is serious about open space.
Guided wisdom Guidebooks about Boston that won't lead you astray.
One proud mayor Thomas Menino's favorite spots in outlying neighborhoods.
T party A primer on how to navigate the subway system, quirks and all.
Insider tips You've heard of the famous sights; instead, check out these lesser-known locales.
Get going
Seven events that will tempt you to skip convention duties.  Visit Boston.com's Arts & Entertainment section to search for more events going on in the city during the week of the DNC.
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Where grand meets chicSocialite Smoki Bacon shows off the gardens, shops, art, and architecture of the Back Bay.  
Cobblestones and charactersNovelist Robin Cook walks past John Kerry's house and introduces the shop owners of Beacon Hill.  
Where it all comes togetherPublicist Diane Mantouvalos tours the history, shopping, and dining of downtown.  
The student's sanctuaryMusician Cameron Kirkpatrick points out the baseball, beer, culture, and parks of the Fenway.  
In a tiny bite, big flavorsChef Bik Ng scouts out dragons and dumplings, lychees and landscapes in Chinatown.  
A rich mix, getting richerState Representative Byron Rushing traces the transition from glitzy to gritty and back.  
Legends on the waterfrontState Representative Brian Wallace tells of crime, politics, and ocean views in a changing South Boston.  
A shot of old ItalyRestaurateur Anthony Susi tours the North End's dining rooms, espresso bars, and markets.  
Monumental changesAttorney Tom Greene walks the line between townie and yuppie in a transformed Charlestown.  
Where Cambridge meetsWriter Margo Howard finds joy in the gelato, gyros, shops, and boites of Harvard Square. |
