Any Bostonians out there?

[Beccaberry]

Looks like we're heading up to Boston on Friday for a bit of an impromptu weekend...Jon's cousin delivered her baby 3.5 weeks early (all is well and Miss Molly is gorgeous) so we're taking a trip up to meet and greet the new one.

Having never been to Boston, I was just curious if anyone had any advice on what to see/do/eat while we're there? It's a quick trip, but we like to stay busy!

Also, any advice on where to stay in Boston? I was looking on Hotwire/Priceline for hotels and the areas are all foreign to me....

[Johnie]

Isn't that where they make Sam Adams?

[catrancher]

eat

Been a long time since I've spent much time in Boston but one thing's still the same!


Eat here! (http://www.legalseafoods.com/index.cfm/page/Home)


Tom (:macwave:... course, North End on Wednesday ain't bad either!)

[Tink]

You MUST go to Union Bay Oyster House. It's downtown right near Quincy Market. It's the oldest restaurant in the US!!! AND the food is fabulous.

Don't be offended Mr. Tom, but it's far better than that available from Legal Seafood (which used to be quite nice, but is now too much of a chain. :sorry: ).

Quincy Market is sort of fun, if you like that type of shopping, browsing. There is a portion of the Freedom Trail right in that area too. :yes:

Park in public parking (large garage, easy access, security patrols) near the park/tourist center for the Freedom Trail. Go into the Tourist Center and get a walking map and then head for Quincy Market.

Boston is a tiny city (in comparison to NYC for instance) so it's very convenient to walk around (at least downtown). :yes:

AVOID THE GREEN MONSTER!!!! :mental: :wink:

[catrancher]

Don't be offended Mr. Tom, but it's far better than that available from Legal Seafood (which used to be quite nice, but is now too much of a chain. :sorry: ).

No offense taken! Like I said, it's been a while since I was there? :unsure:

Is the Bull and Finch still there off the common? That's the little pub that the TV series "Cheers" was built on. Perhaps worth a look see and a Sam Adams! ('cousre anythings worth a Sam Adams! :yes:)


AVOID THE GREEN MONSTER!!!! :mental: :wink:

And the Combat Zone! :mental:
Tom (:macwave:... where everybody knows your name!)

[uscwest]

Quincy Market/Fanueil Hall for sure. Follow the Freedom Trail and visit the historic sites. Visit the Common and Cheers. Eat at Durgin Park. Ride the MTA 'neath the streets of Boston.. Who knows you may run into the "Man who never returned." Visit the Back Bay and the Fens to walk by Fenway Park. And this is only the tip of the iceberg.

How about Little Italy, even if you don't eat the aromas are amazing. And of course stay away from the Combat Zone.

[BUTTERHEAD1]

Although I live in NYC I have visited Boston about 10 times and aside from the REDSOX I love the town. Like previously mentioned Quincy Market/ Fanueil Hall area is a must. The Aquarium is one of the best I have seen. Like John said there are some greta places in Little Italy to eat. Santorio's Pizza was as good as any NY pizza I have had. The Boston Commons is a nice park it reminds me of a mini version of Central Park without the crime. We also visited the freedom trail where we saw Paul Revere's house. I have used Priceline a few times for Boston and I have never been disappointed. I try for the Quincy Market/Fanueil Hall area.

[Beccaberry]

AWESOME INFO, GUYS!!! Thank you soooooooooo much!

Butterhead, what star level do you typically shoot for on priceline?