As part of our Democratic National Convention coverage we're offering some off-deadline insights about Boston for out-of-town visitors. It's an eclectic collection by some of our staff on some good places to eat, a tip or two on what to see, where to visit, and how to get there when far from the "madding" convention floor.

If there's one common theme in what we say, it's be sure to bring your walking shoes and pound the streets - it's really the best way to get a sense of Boston.

'Bertha Foster' garden - Dave Hauck	Chat up someone, anyone - Jim Bencivenga	Beantown music scene - J. Johnson
What's foreign found local - Susan Leach	How to walk in Boston - Judy Lowe	Just take a walk - Greg Lamb
Delegates unite - walk! - Greg Palmer	Where to go for some seafood - Daigo Fujiwara	Seek out a quiet moment - Tom Regan
'To think that I saw it on Newbury St.!' - Christina McCarroll	Some antiquarian bookstores of Boston - Tom Toth