Hey, Nod!
Your experience with Boston is just like mine with Charlotte, NC and Atlanta. I saw both cities from their respective airports but never set foot in them.
Someday I'd like to visit both.... of course, I wish southwest airlines wasnt buying Airtran because I liked how the women who worked for Airtran in Atlanta wore ties (go ahead, roll your eyes to that)... I figures their Boston women would do that but here the Airtran women are just too casual. They'll like Southwest and their casual dress ways.... I'd be happy to have the cheap fares!
Anyway, have a great weekend and God bless!