What to pack for Boston

Luggage and bags: no comment here. If you are coming in any season other than spring/summer bring a bag big enough to hold all the layers.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: one word. layers.
The weather is really erratic. best to at least carry a light jacket or windbreaker at night in the summer. Defintely have walking sneakers. The best parts of the city (for sightseeing) are cobblestone not paved and you will be miserable if you don't have good walking shoes.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: When going to Boston you should always check the local forecast before leaving your house. Boston weather can be tricky especially during the Fall and Spring seasons. Very often during these times you will have mild days with cool nights, so you'll need to be prepared. Always remember to pack rain gear when traveling to Boston and also a good wind breaker. Chicago may be called the windy city, but Boston has more windy days by far than Chicago. Bring at least one nice outfit for going out to dinner. Most of the better restaurants in the city require business or formal wear.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Always bring hand sanitizer especially when going to the Museum of Science, the New England aquarium and the Children's Museum.

Photo Equipment: I always carry my 35 MM SLR camera and my digital camera.

Miscellaneous: I was rather amazed to note, that they do not have electric kettles in the U.S.A. You would think, that they would, (wouldn't you?)They still use the old style stove kettle with the whistle, which is nice, but you have to hang around waiting for it to boil (This is no good in a MA winter I can tell you!) I asked a few people why this was and no-one could tell me.

A few years later, I was on tour with my band and the sound engineer (electronic wizzard) explained that they do not have the voltage for electric kettles. (I knew there had to be some logical reason for it). So an electric kettle would take an age to boil (apparently). He also said, that if you took one of those tiny travel kettles and an adapter plug, it may well do the trick.

Sad, but true, my family used to send me over PG Tips. I'm sorry, I am usually adaptable in a country, but I was there to live and it was a long cold winter.

(Pic is of the 'comfort kettle' he he How appropriate).

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: I noticed that everyone dressed up a bit. Even their Saturday junk clothes were stylish and neat. Many people in sweater sets. People seem to dress to go out at night as well. Also, don't try to walk around in high heels. Mine kept getting stuck between all of the bricks on the road and sidewalk.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Make sure you're not allergic to shellfish before you go nuts there on lobster like I did.