Historic Boston a good bet for cheap trip
Elena Milechin and her son Dimitri Jaros look at a view from Prudential building's Skywalk observatory in Boston. John Hancock Tower is seen at right side. The Prudential Tower, located in the Back Bay district, is surrounded by a mall of more than 40 stores. Visitors can take an elevator to the 50th floor Skywalk observatory or to the 52nd floor Top of the Hub restaurant . AP file photo