Boston is having a moment, and smart travelers are looking just beyond downtown for a better way to experience it. The city was recently named the #3 Best Big City in the U.S. in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, based on votes from more than 798,000 readers. That kind of recognition brings energy, attention and plenty of visitors. The question is not whether Boston is worth visiting. It is where to stay so the trip feels easy, local and well connected. A b