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Going to Boston for the first time this weekend. Looking for things to do.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 11:26 am
Posted on 11/9/14 at 11:26 am
Already have planned:
Celtics/Cavs game
Sam Adams tour
walking the Freedom Trail
Going to Quincy market
Going to the art museum there (forgot the name)
Going to go take a peek at Fenway Park if possible
might go see Beacon Hill
so we have some things planned already as you cans see, but we have 4 days so I think we could get some more in.
TIA
Celtics/Cavs game
Sam Adams tour
walking the Freedom Trail
Going to Quincy market
Going to the art museum there (forgot the name)
Going to go take a peek at Fenway Park if possible
might go see Beacon Hill
so we have some things planned already as you cans see, but we have 4 days so I think we could get some more in.
TIA
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Posted on 11/9/14 at 11:28 am to cas4t
do a search, there's a poster on here that has lived there for a few years and he put some pretty good stuff on here not too long ago
Posted on 11/9/14 at 11:47 am to cas4t
the clam chowder is pretty dope
Posted on 11/9/14 at 11:48 am to cas4t
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walking the Freedom Trail
Do the hop on/hop off bus instead. The tour guides are very good IMO
Posted on 11/9/14 at 11:53 am to cas4t
Lived here for about a year and a half so I don't claim to be an expert but always happy to give recommendations.
I would highly recommend doing the Harpoon Brewery Tour over Sam Adams.
Depending on your budget I can suggest tons of great places to eat or grab a drink.
There's really nothing to see at Quincy Market and it's something you can do during the Freedom Trail. Speaking of the FT, I really would recommend not doing a guided tour. Download the FT app and go at your own pace. Also, stop in the Bell in Hand and Green Dragon during the tour. Very historic bars that were frequented by Paul Revere et al back in the day.
ETA- you're thinking of the MFA (Museum of a Fine Arts). It's awesome. Went during their exhibit of the Magna Carta. If you like history, I also highly recommend the JFK Library
I would highly recommend doing the Harpoon Brewery Tour over Sam Adams.
Depending on your budget I can suggest tons of great places to eat or grab a drink.
There's really nothing to see at Quincy Market and it's something you can do during the Freedom Trail. Speaking of the FT, I really would recommend not doing a guided tour. Download the FT app and go at your own pace. Also, stop in the Bell in Hand and Green Dragon during the tour. Very historic bars that were frequented by Paul Revere et al back in the day.
ETA- you're thinking of the MFA (Museum of a Fine Arts). It's awesome. Went during their exhibit of the Magna Carta. If you like history, I also highly recommend the JFK Library
This post was edited on 11/9/14 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 11/9/14 at 11:54 am to cas4t
Union Oyster House
Posted on 11/9/14 at 12:10 pm to cas4t
Also, I didn't see going to Harvard on your list. I would do that if you can fit it in your schedule.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 12:11 pm to cas4t
Hope you have a great time. It's a beautiful city.
If you can, plan a ferry trip to Salem. We did and loved it.
If you can, plan a ferry trip to Salem. We did and loved it.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 12:28 pm to cas4t
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trip to Salem
Salem was cool as shite. Spent nearly a whole day there.
Boston is awesome. Went for the first time in May. Can't wait to go back. You'll have a great time.
Hope you don't smoke cigs tho. They're like $10 a pack. No joke.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 12:29 pm to cas4t
I went two years ago for a Red Sox's game. Harbour tour is a must. Also, check out the aquarium right next to it if you're into that kind of stuff. I thought it was pretty cool myself. Take a tour of Harvard too, but watch out cause their students will just jump right into the crosswalks with not a single glance at traffic. I guess it's some yankee rule to where they can walk wherever the hell they want.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 12:29 pm to cas4t
Go to Santarpio's Pizza right by the airport. We got that suggestion from right here on TD OT and it was a great one!
Posted on 11/9/14 at 12:42 pm to cas4t
Gotta work in the USS Constitution.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 1:17 pm to cas4t
quote:
Sam Adams tour
Do Harpoon instead
quote:
might go see Beacon Hill
That's at the end of the Freedom Trail. You can walk all the way up to the top of the monument too.
If you're with women bring them to Newbury street. Lots of shopping to do there.
We went to the Cheers bar which was pretty sweet.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 4:07 pm to cas4t
Harpoon, Fenway, harbor.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 4:38 pm to cas4t
have fun, in the most racist city in the nation. don't waste your time and money at legal seafood.
This post was edited on 11/9/14 at 5:27 pm
Posted on 11/9/14 at 5:11 pm to cas4t
quote:
Sam Adams tour
Do Harpoon instead
Posted on 11/9/14 at 5:37 pm to cas4t
quote:
walking the Freedom Trail
I went to Boston this past May for 5 days for leisure. I would recommend two things.
1. Duck Tour (they are touristy but are very informative and fun)
2. Freedom Trail BACKWARDS!!!
Nobody tells you their is very limited public transportation in Charlestown once you finish the Freedom Trail. It is not the greatest feeling to climb a 300 step monument on Bunker Hill and then have to walk back across the bridge to Boston proper.
Do the trail BACKWARDS, end in the city center
Posted on 11/9/14 at 5:38 pm to cas4t
Do yourself and don't go to Sam Adams. Go to Harpoon instead. Better beer and better tour
Posted on 11/9/14 at 6:10 pm to cas4t
If you like Italian food, definitely hit up the North End.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 6:12 pm to cas4t
Get a picture on the bench that Robin Williams sat on.
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