AIA Guide to Boston 9.0.117

Published in three prior paper editions, the AIA Guide to Boston has been praised as "the best [field guide] of its kind on the continent." The latest digital version introduces over 500 new sites, complemented by color images captured by renowned photographers.

Marking a milestone as the first mobile app in the AIA Guide series, it boasts several advantages:

• Effortless portability as it resides on your phone, rendering it as convenient as carrying a 500+ page book.
• Incorporates smart functionality by leveraging GPS technology to pinpoint nearby attractions.
• Seamlessly connected, offering directions at a tap and immediate access to online resources for enhanced information.
• Maintains relevance with continuous updates including new sites and guides reflecting the city's ongoing development.

The Guide encompasses:

• Engaging descriptions, narratives, and photographs of over 1,200 contemporary landmarks, historic structures, urban elements, and parks spanning the metropolitan area.
• Comprehensive sections dedicated to neighborhoods, architects, architectural styles, and acclaimed structures.
• Thoughtfully curated walking tours and site explorations around notable locales such as Downtown, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Harvard, MIT, and emerging districts. It encourages a fresh perspective along the Freedom Trail and Walk to the Sea, shedding light on the old and new architectural gems along the path.

Catering to residents and tourists alike, as well as architects, design enthusiasts, construction professionals, and students, the AIA Guide to Boston delivers a distinctive and engaging approach to delve into the historical treasures of the nation's oldest major city.