Want a quick getaway to Boston? Have family or friends there? Or maybe you’ve never been before?
Lucky for those in Volusia and Flagler counties, JetBlue recently announced its return to Daytona Internationa Airport and with it, the launch of new non-stop routes to and from Boston Logan International Airport. Flights beginning Dec. 4 start at $59 one way, according to the airline.
Here are five things that should be on your not-to-be-missed-while-in-Boston list:
What can you do at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market?
Boston’s skyline with Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market at dusk.
Keeping with its roots as a true marketplace and trading depot, Faneuil Hall, built in 1742, is today home to the bustling, modern gastro-centric experience known as Quincy Market.
“After shopping in some of the city’s leading upscale shops, indulge your appetite for delicious fare in Faneuil Hall Marketplace. There are 14 restaurants to choose from including McCormick and Schmick’s, Ned Devine’s Irish Pub, Anthem Kitchen and Bar, Durgin Park, Cheers and more. There are also 36 international food vendors within the Quincy Marketplace Colonnade, making it the largest food hall in all of New England,” according to Old Town Trolley Tours.
What are the best historical sites to visit in Boston?
This Paul Revere statue on Boston’s historic Freedom Trail in the city’s North End was made by Cyrus Dallin and unveiled on Sept. 22, 1940.
Boston played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, and the city is just brimming with history. While there are other significant historical sites, the best bang for your buck is to check out the more than a dozen points clustered along what’s called the Freedom Trail. Monuments, burial grounds, churches, meeting houses and more make up the 2.5-mile redbrick pathway.
“It’s a popular walking tour that can be enjoyed in a few hours or a full day, depending on how much time is spent at each location, according to Meet Boston.
The trail begins in downtown Boston at Boston Commons and ends at the Bunker Hill Monument, including highlights such as the Boston Massacre Site, Paul Revere’s House and the Old South Meeting House where American colonists began plotting the Boston Tea rave, according to the FreedomTrail.org.
Why is Newbury Street in Boston famous?
Newbury Street is located in Boston’s Back Bay and features eight blocks of high-end shops and boutiques; posh salons; and trendy dining.
Quite simply: Shopping and gawking – shopping on the upscale Newbury Street, and gawking at the elegance of its surrounding Victorian-era brownstones and row homes.
The trendy district, according to the tour company Boston Sightseeing, is home to high-end retail shops along Newbury Street including international brands like Chanel and Valentino, as well as unique boutiques and art galleries.
In addition to the historic architecture in the Back Bay neighborhood, check out nearby Copley Square, Boston Commons and the Boston Symphony, according to Old Town Trolley Tours.
Why not take in a baseball game at Fenway Park?
Fenway Park, as pictured from the center field warning track during a pre-game ceremony ahead of a game between the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals on Aug. 4, 2025.
Known as “America’s most beloved ballpark,” it’s also the oldest, having been built in 1912. What’s more American than a baseball game at Fenway Park and its equally-loved-and-hated-by-baseball-players Green Monster which, at 37 feet high, is “known for turning many line-drive home runs in other ballparks into doubles or singles in Fenway?” according to Boston.com.
It’s a must-see for history buffs, Boston Red Sox fans and baseball enthusiasts in general.
What is Boston’s North End famous for?
Boston’s North End reflects the quaint streets of Italy, as well as many other ethnic cuisines and foodie delights.
The North End is Boston’s oldest and most iconic neighborhood, known as the city’s version of Little Italy, notes GlobalBoston.com. But steaming plates of spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Francese aside, the North End is known for its authentic Italian dishes and its fresh-caught seafood, where residents and tourists alike line up down the block for a table or even some takeout.
The area is relatively compact, so it’s ideal for the numerous tasting tours that will give you a sampling of all the delicious food that can be found in the district, according to Trip Advisor’s list of Boston culinary tours.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: JetBlue from Daytona to Boston and 5 things to do when you arrive
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